Cities & Towns in Cook County, IL
Cook County, county in Illinois, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,108,284 inhabitants. The county was created 194 years ago in 1831. Its county seat is Chicago.
There are 9 city/town in Cook County, IL. The largest city of Cook County is Mount Prospect with a population of 53,299. Other cities include, Melrose Park population 24,406, Maywood population 22,868, Morton Grove population 22,564, Matteson population 19,322
Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Melrose Park
Melrose Park, Village in Cook County, Illenois, United States of America
Maywood
Maywood, Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Cook County, Illinois is home to over 5 million residents and contains 130 municipalities. Most notably, it contains the city of Chicago, the third largest city in the United States. Chicago dominates the county with its towering skyscrapers, world-class museums, distinct neighborhoods, and culinary scene.
Just north of Chicago sit smaller cities like Evanston, home to Northwestern University, and Wilmette. Going further north are affluent suburban communities like Kenilworth, Glencoe, and Winnetka.
To the west of Chicago is Oak Park, famous for being the hometown of author Ernest Hemingway and architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The western suburbs also include towns like Cicero, Berwyn, Forest Park, and Elmwood Park.
Southwest lies the city of Cicero, known for its Czech and Italian roots. Further south, suburban towns like Evergreen Park, Hometown, and Oak Lawn retain a blue-collar vibe.
The southern suburbs are home to cities like Calumet City, Lansing, and University Park which border Indiana.
In the south, Blue Island and Calumet Park sit along the Calumet River. And along the shores of Lake Michigan in northern Cook County, you'll find Evanston, Wilmette, Kenilworth and Winnetka.
With its mix of distinct and diverse communities, Cook County provides something for everyone, from bustling city life to quaint suburban charm. Though Chicago garners much of the attention, the county's other municipalities each contribute unique local flavor.
All Cook County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cook County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Markham | A city located in Cook County, Illinois. | 13,400 |
| Matteson | Village in United States of America | 19,322 |
| Maywood | Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States | 22,868 |
| McCook | Village in Cook County, Illinois | 217 |
| Melrose Park | Village in Cook County, Illenois, United States of America | 24,406 |
| Merrionette Park | Village in United States of America | 1,835 |
| Midlothian | Village in Illinois, United States of America | 14,179 |
| Morton Grove | Village in United States of America | 22,564 |
| Mount Prospect | Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States | 53,299 |
