Wildfire Risk in 60640 — Chicago, IL
· Source: USFS Wildfire Hazard Potential
Chicago, Illinois
LOW-MEDIUM RISK 2.3/10
5 Fires within 25mi (20yr)
14K Acres Burned (25mi)
2022 Last Fire Year
Historical Fires Near 60640 (Last 20 Years)
| Radius | Fire Count | Acres Burned |
|---|---|---|
| Within 10 miles | 3 | 10,179 |
| Within 25 miles | 5 | 13,797 |
| Within 50 miles | 7 | — |
Most recent fire recorded within 25 miles: 2022
USFS Fireshed Classification
Fireshed Region Central
Nearest National Forest / Fireshed Shawnee
WildfireRiskScore 2.3 / 10
Insurance Impact for 60640
Standard Coverage Available
Standard homeowners insurance is generally available in 60640. Wildfire risk factors may affect premiums and specific wildfire coverage terms.
Estimated wildfire-driven premium increase vs. low-risk areas: +28%
Defensible Space Recommendations for LOW-MEDIUM Risk
Low Risk — Standard Precautions
Standard yard maintenance is sufficient. Avoid burning debris on dry/windy days. Know your local fire department contact.
How the WildfireRiskScore Is Calculated
The WildfireRiskScore (0–10) for zip code 60640 is a composite of three factors:
- USFS Fireshed classification (0–4 points): Based on the USFS Fireshed Registry, which categorizes all US land by wildfire risk using fuel loads, weather patterns, and ignition probability.
- Historical fire density (0–3 points): Weighted count of recorded wildfires within 25 miles over the past 20 years from the USFS Fire Occurrence Database.
- Terrain and WUI factors (0–3 points): Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) proximity, elevation, aspect, and slope — areas at the edge of undeveloped wildland are at highest risk.
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