Flossmoor, Illinois
Flossmoor is a village of 9,391 people in Cook County, Illinois, founded in 1924.
Why visit Flossmoor
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 38 parks and trails, 32 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Tolentine College, Bloom High School, Flat Iron Building and Olympia Fields Country Club.
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 Flossmoor
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Flossmoor
Flossmoor () is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 9,704 at the 2020 census. Flossmoor is approximately 24 miles (39 km) south of the Chicago Loop. It is closely tied to neighboring Homewood, sharing a high school and park district.
From the Wikipedia article Flossmoor, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Tolentine College
School · 1.8 mi
Catholic seminary and college in Olympia Fields, Illinois
Museums and landmarks5
Bloom High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
High school in Illinois, United States
101 W 10Th St, Chicago Heights
Flat Iron Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
Olympia Fields Country Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Private golf club in the central United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds38
Flossmoor Country Club
Golf course · 0.8 mi
1441 Western Avenue, Flossmoor
26 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes32
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.4 mi
2523 183rd Street, Homewood
Mo-Th 04:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 04:00-22:00; Su 05:00-21:00
Lassen's Tap
Bar and pub · 1.5 mi
2131 183rd Street, Homewood
Su,We,Th 11:00-01:00; Mo 16:00-00:00; Tu 11:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
20 more on the map.
History
Although Flossmoor's founding and settlement can be traced to the 19th century, the city was first recognized as an affluent community in the 1920s when it became known as a cultural and recreational mecca of elite country clubs and stately golf courses.
The 1920 PGA Championship and the Western Open golf tournaments of 1906 and 1912 were held in town. Flossmoor was incorporated as a village in 1924. In the years since, Flossmoor has gained recognition from area real estate and tourist concerns as the "status" suburb of south/southwest suburban Chicago. By the 1970s, Flossmoor had transitioned from a white Protestant community to the home of many Jewish Americans and Italian Americans. As of the 2010s, Flossmoor's population is predominantly African American.
From the History section of Flossmoor, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship17
Abundant Grace United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.7 mi
18200 Dixie Highway, Homewood
Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Evangelical Lutheran · 1.4 mi
18645 Dixie Highway, Homewood
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.6 mi
20401 Western Avenue, Olympia Fields
Homewood Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.2 mi
18301 Governors Highway, Homewood
Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 2.0 mi
17951 Dixie Highway, Homewood
Community House - Flossmoor Community Church
Church · 0.9 mi
847 Hutchison Road, Flossmoor
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries57
Healthcare10
Dialysis Care Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
18325 Pulaski Road, Hazel Crest
Ingalls Family Care Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
19550 Governors Highway, Flossmoor
Map of Flossmoor
179 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 (3 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, 15 miles away.
- Olympia Fields 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Homewood 2 mi northeast, about 3 min by car
- Hazel Crest 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Country Club Hills 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Chicago Heights 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- East Hazel Crest 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Matteson 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Park Forest 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Markham 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Thornton 4 mi northeast, about 7 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
- Downtown Flossmoor, Dennisyerger84, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bloom High School Zol87 front right 4980746453, Zol87 from Chicago, Illinois, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Flat Iron Building NRHP 03000917 Cook County, IL, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
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