Harvey, Illinois
Harvey is a city of 20,230 people in Cook County, Illinois, founded in May 1891.
Why visit Harvey
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 40 parks and trails, 36 places to eat and 11 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Joshua P. Young House, Pacesetter Gardens Historic District, Calumet Park and Gensburg - Markham Prairie Nature Preserve.
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 Harvey
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Harvey
Harvey is a city and south suburb of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 20,324 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Harvey, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Joshua P. Young House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
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Pacesetter Gardens Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds40
Gensburg - Markham Prairie Nature Preserve
Hiking and trails · 1.8 mi
Fake lock on the entrance.,
28 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes36
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.2 mi
16242 Halsted Street, Harvey
Mo-Fr 04:30-23:00; Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 06:00-21:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.7 mi
2306 West 147th Street, Posen
Mo-Sa 04:00-21:00; Su 05:00-21:00
The Torta Spot
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
242 East 147th Street, Harvey
Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 10:00-15:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 2.2 mi
15901 Kedzie Avenue, Markham
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.7 mi
14513 Western Avenue, Dixmoor
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 01:00-02:00; Su 10:00-24:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
16242 Halsted Street, Harvey
Mo-Fr 04:30-23:00; Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 06:00-21:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.7 mi
2306 West 147th Street, Posen
Mo-Sa 04:00-21:00; Su 05:00-21:00
24 more on the map.
Where to stay11
Best Western Plus South Holland/Chicago Southland
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
17345 Halsted Street, South Holland
Comfort Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
16900 Halsted Street, Harvey
La Quinta Inn & Suites South Holland
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
610 Tollview Drive, South Holland
Wind Creek Chicago Southland Hotel
Motel and hotel · 2.4 mi
17300 Halsted Street, East Hazel Crest
Churches and places of worship54
First Pentecost Assemblies International Church
Church · Pentecostal · 1.2 mi
14543-59 Green Street, Harvey
Daniel Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal Zion · 1.0 mi
3rd Avenue, Phoenix
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.3 mi
8th Avenue, Phoenix
Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 2.3 mi
McKinley Avenue, Posen
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging27
Schools, colleges and libraries78
Healthcare5
Map of Harvey
250 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 (8 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, 12 miles away.
- Dolton 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Blue Island 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Country Club Hills 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Crestwood 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Calumet City 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Alsip 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Chicago Heights 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Evergreen Park 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Chicago Ridge 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Burbank 11 mi northwest, about 18 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): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Harvey 154th & Center, davidwilson1949, CC BY 2.0
- 20031018 41 Pace Bus Harvey, IL (6659040995), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Greetings from Harvey, Illinois - Large Letter Postcard (7599245606), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- CN at Harvey From "City of New Orleans" a few miles from Homewood IL - panoramio, Loco Steve, CC BY 3.0
- Harvey Metra Station, Zol87 from Chicago, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 20030531 42 Metra Electric Harvey, IL (5840383001), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- PACE Harvey Transportation Center, Zol87 from Chicago, Illinois, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- CN 8880 rolls past Wood Street Crossing in Harvey, vxla from Chicago, US, CC BY 2.0
- Joshua P Young House, Burnhamandroot, Public domain
- Image Housing Unit in Pacesetter Gardens, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Mary of the Assumption Church front view 1, Lori Strock Photography, CC BY 4.0
- Boxcar, USLX, Gary Lee Todd, Ph.D., CC0
- Boxcar, St. Maries River RR, Gary Lee Todd, Ph.D., CC0
- Boxcar, City of Prineville Railway, Gary Lee Todd, Ph.D., CC0
- Boxcar, Berlin Mills, Gary Lee Todd, Ph.D., CC0
- EMD Diesel Cab (10589581953), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- EMD Chessie Locomotive Body (10589339556), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Diesel Locomotive Engine (10589360364), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Norfolk and Western NW 3720 (10585663644), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Conrail CR 7770 (GP38) (10585059655), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Conrail CR 7749 (GP38) (10585061915), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Boxcar, SOO - 10587089593, Gary Lee Todd, Ph.D., CC0
- Dixie Square Penneys winter, Zol87 from Chicago, Illinois, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dixie Square Penneys and Jewel winter, Zol87 from Chicago, Illinois, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dixie Square Penneys Building, Zol87 from Chicago, Illinois, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dixie Square Hardy Shoes, Zol87 from Chicago, Illinois, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 147th Street (Sibley Blvd) Metra Station, Zol87 from Chicago, Illinois, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Outbound track at 147th Street-Sibley Boulevard, looking north, jvvg, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2016 Volvo VNL 670, Thecohorts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CSXT 1308, vxla, CC BY 2.0
- GMTX 427 GP15-1 (32125054992), Milwaukee beerNut, CC BY-SA 2.0
- NREX 3531 SD40-2 (32165319102), Milwaukee beerNut, CC BY-SA 2.0
- NREX 1437 Michigan State SW14 (32125045702), Milwaukee beerNut, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Burlington Northern BN 3036 (GP40) (10582505585), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Santa Fe ATSF 2054 (GP7) (10582659905), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Santa Fe ATSF Slug (10582932083), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Burlington Northern BN 6518 (SD45) (10582482066), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Southern Pacific SP 3884 (GP9R) (10586475703), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
- Southern Pacific SP 3417 (GP9) (10586478733), Gary Todd from Xinzheng, China, CC0
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