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Oak Forest is a city in Cook County, in the Chicago metro area.
The latitude of Oak Forest is 41.602N. The longitude is -87.743W.
It is in the Central Standard time zone. Elevation is 673 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 28,229.
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$60,073National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Oak Forest demographic reports
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19% of Oak Forest residents report German ancestry, and 20% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Oak Forest ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Oak Forest was $23,487, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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22% of Oak Forest residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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- Irish Fest - May 25-28, 2007
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Median rent in Oak Forest, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $629. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,306.
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Libraries in Oak Forest include Acorn Public Library ... View libraries
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Cook County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Oak Forest political report.
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The average commute time for Oak Forest workers is 33 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
A total of 3 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred in Oak Forest between 2001 and 2003, according to reports gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
This is a rate of 1.1 fatal crashes per 10,000 population, which was lower than the national norm.
Hotels in Oak Forest include Ramada Limited.
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