Winthrop Harbor, Illinois Statistic: Population, Charts, Map, Steets and More

The table below shows the violent crime rates for Winthrop Harbor City. These rates are calculated based on the number of crimes per thousand people living in the city during a standard year. The table compares crime rates in Winthrop Harbor with similar sized cities in the surrounding area. While Winthrop Harbor has higher violent crime rates than surrounding cities, the city is still safer than the Illinois state average and the national average.

To find out the race of the population of Winthrop Harbor City, you can consult the map. The map shows self-identified races as well as the racial diversity of the city. The darker the shade, the more racial diversity there is. You can also view the diversity scores of Winthrop Harbor to get a sense of the ethnic makeup of the city.

The crime rate in Winthrop Harbor City is slightly higher than the state and U.S. average, but is below the national average. A recent category F4 tornado on 9/28/1972 injured 20 people and caused $5 million in damages. An older category F4 tornado in Winthrop Harbor killed six people and injured 75. Crime rates may seem higher in these locations, but crime happens everywhere.

The Winthrop Harbor, IL fire department was established in 1949. The department is a 24-hour operation, with part-time employees working overlapping shifts. The department consists of two engines, one 75-foot ladder truck, two ambulances, a rescue boat, a command car, and one brush unit. The city is served by an automatic aid agreement with neighboring cities, which guarantees optimal emergency service.