Oak Lawn, Illinois
Oak Lawn is a village of 56,861 people in Cook County, Illinois, founded in 1909.
Why visit Oak Lawn
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 53 parks and trails, 188 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Chicago Ridge 6, Saint Xavier University, Ridge Historic District and Anker Site.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 39 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Oak Lawn
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oak Lawn
Oak Lawn is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, adjacent to Chicago. It is the 22nd-most populous municipality in Illinois, with a population of 58,362 as of the 2020 census. Oak Lawn was first settled in 1835 and later incorporated in 1909. The village serves as a major medical and economic anchor for the southwest suburbs, notably hosting Advocate Christ Medical Center, one of the largest hospitals and Level I trauma centers in the state of Illinois.
From the Wikipedia article Oak Lawn, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Saint Xavier University
School · 2.0 mi
Private Roman Catholic university in Chicago, Illinois, US
3700 West 103rd Street, Chicago
Museums and landmarks10
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Ridge Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Residential historic district in the Beverly and Morgan Park neighborhoods of Chicago, Illinois
Anker Site
Monument and historic site · 4.6 mi
Archaeological site in Illinois, United States
Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
Museum · 4.5 mi
Ethnic museum in S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, Illinois
Hoxie Farm Site
Monument and historic site · 4.6 mi
Archaeological site in Illinois, United States
Huber Site
Monument and historic site · 4.4 mi
Archaeological site in Illinois, United States
Knoll Spring Site
Monument and historic site · 3.7 mi
Archaeological site in Illinois, United States
Oak Forest Site
Monument and historic site · 4.6 mi
Archaeological site in Illinois, United States
Palos Site
Monument and historic site · 4.4 mi
Archaeological site in Illinois, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds53
Marquette Park
Park · 4.5 mi
Public park in Chicago, Illinois, United States
41 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes188
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.4 mi
10801 South Cicero Avenue, Oak Lawn
Mo-Th 04:00-22:00; Fr 04:00-23:00; Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:30-22:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.5 mi
9640 South Ridgeland Avenue, Chicago Ridge
Mo-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 10:30-18:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.3 mi
3977 West Columbus Avenue, Chicago
Mo-Sa 04:00-21:00; Su 05:00-20:00
Crab King Cajun Boil & Bar
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.4 mi
8708 South Cicero Avenue, Oak Lawn
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Jalisco Express
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.5 mi
10846 South Cicero Avenue, Oak Lawn
Su-Th 10:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-03:00
176 more on the map.
Where to stay12
Best Western Inn & Suites - Midway Airport
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
8220 South Cicero Avenue, Burbank
Churches and places of worship74
Ashburn United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 2.6 mi
3801 West 83rd Place, Chicago
Shopping41
Gas and EV charging43
Schools, colleges and libraries105
Healthcare20
Map of Oak Lawn
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 20°F | 2.3 in | 12.5 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 23°F | 2.1 in | 10.1 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 5.7 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 42°F | 4.2 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 63°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 68°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 67°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 59°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 47°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 35°F | 2.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.3 in | 7.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chicago Midway Ap 3Sw 72534 (2 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
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Chicago Ridge 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Burbank 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Evergreen Park 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Alsip 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Bridgeview 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- Hickory Hills 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Justice 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Crestwood 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Blue Island 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Midlothian 6 mi south, about 10 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
- Columbus Avenue, Oak Lawn, Illinois (11004366773), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oak Lawn, Illinois, Village of Oak Lawn, CC BY 2.0
- 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Crosbiesmith, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chicago in the Distance on Approach to Chicago-Midway (2) as Seen from Near Oak Lawn, Illinois (7238219718), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois (7993005951), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Salem United Church of Christ, Kostner Avenue and 97th Street, Oak Lawn, IL - 54206303231, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Salem United Church of Christ, Kostner Avenue and 97th Street, Oak Lawn, IL - 54206709550, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Salem United Church of Christ, Kostner Avenue and 97th Street, Oak Lawn, IL - 54205395637, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Salem United Church of Christ, Kostner Avenue and 97th Street, Oak Lawn, IL - 54205302177, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Salem United Church of Christ, Kostner Avenue and 97th Street, Oak Lawn, IL - 54205234327, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ridge Historic District, ChicagoGeek, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pat girondi, Antonio Sansone, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chicago, Illinois at Dusk on Approach to Chicago-Midway Airport (7993005301), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chicago, Illinois in the Distance on Approach to Chicago-Midway (2) (7238218728), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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