Why visit Dolton
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 43 parks and trails, 41 places to eat and 4 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include AVR 661, Hohman Avenue Commercial Historic District, Carver Park and Golden Gate Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 28 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Dolton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dolton
Dolton () is a village and south suburb in Thornton Township, Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 21,426 at the 2020 census. Dolton is located just west of the expressway Interstate 94 and immediately south of the city limits of Chicago. It is bordered by Chicago to the north, Riverdale and Harvey to the west, South Holland to the south, and Calumet City to the east.
From the Wikipedia article Dolton, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks11
AVR 661
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
United States Air Force boat
Hohman Avenue Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Pacesetter Gardens Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
West Pullman Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic school building in Chicago, Illinois
Pope Leo XIV's Childhood Home
Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi
Childhood home of Pope Leo XIV
212 East 141st Place, Dolton
Parks, trails and playgrounds43
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31 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes41
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.6 mi
1048 East Sibley Boulevard, Dolton
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.7 mi
655 East Sibley Boulevard, Dolton
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 2.1 mi
533 Torrence Avenue, Calumet City
Mo 04:00-20:00; Tu 05:00-18:00; We-Sa 04:00-20:00; Su 05:00-20:00
29 more on the map.
Where to stay4
Holland Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
1122 East 162nd Street, South Holland
History
A post office has been in operation in Dolton since 1854. The village was named for a family of early settlers. The villages of Dolton and nearby Riverdale were effectively one community until each incorporated separately in 1892.
From the History section of Dolton, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship31
Altgeld Gardens Seventh Day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.5 mi
947 East 134th Street, Chicago
Jehovahs Witnesses Altgeld Gardens Unit
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.5 mi
933 East 134th Street, Chicago
Lively Stone Church of God in Christ
Church · Church Of God · 1.5 mi
735 East 134th Street, Chicago
Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
651 East 134th Street, Chicago
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.1 mi
8th Avenue, Phoenix
Our Lady of the Gardens Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.6 mi
13346 South Langley Avenue, Chicago
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging22
Schools, colleges and libraries78
Seton Academy
School · Roman Catholic · 2.0 mi
16000 Seton Road, South Holland
Healthcare6
Map of Dolton
244 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 15°F | 2.5 in | 10.2 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 2.1 in | 7.5 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 2.6 in | 4.9 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 4.0 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 3.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 3.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.5 in | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Park Forest (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cook County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 2023-11-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Calumet City 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Blue Island 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Crestwood 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Alsip 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Country Club Hills 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Chicago Heights 8 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Chicago Ridge 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Burbank 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Bridgeview 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Chicago 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Dolton, Illinois (7238212186) (2), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- State Street Commercial Historic District, Nyttend, Public domain
- West Pullman Elementary School, Kevin J. Woolfolk, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Image Housing Unit in Pacesetter Gardens, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- James Meeks delivers "Surviving Basic Training" sermon to Salem Baptist Church Congregation at House of Hope in 2022 IMG 09, Salem Baptist Church of Chicago, CC BY 3.0
- Saint Mary of the Assumption Church front view 1, Lori Strock Photography, CC BY 4.0
- St. Michael Chicago, Julianhayda, CC0
- Pope Leo XIV childhood home, Michael Howie, Attribution
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