Military Entrance Processing Station Chicago
MEPS Chicago processes military applicants from the Chicago metropolitan area for enlistment into all branches.
Chicago, Illinois
MEPS Chicago processes military applicants from the Chicago metropolitan area for enlistment into all branches.
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (CHICAGO NORTHERLY IS, IL US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Cook County.
Avg high
57.4°F
Avg low
44.1°F
Annual rainfall
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Typical snowfall
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Natural-hazard exposure
Overall: Relatively LowClimate normals period: 1991-2020. Hazard ratings are community-level public references for PCS planning and are not installation-specific determinations. Sources: NOAA NCEI and FEMA National Risk Index methodology. Compare bases by natural-hazard risk.
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Where is Military Entrance Processing Station Chicago located?
Military Entrance Processing Station Chicago is located near Chicago, Illinois.
What city is closest to Military Entrance Processing Station Chicago?
Chicago is the nearest listed city for Military Entrance Processing Station Chicago.
What is it like to live near Military Entrance Processing Station Chicago?
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What is the natural-hazard risk near Military Entrance Processing Station Chicago?
The surrounding Cook community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 57.4°F, average low near 44.1°F. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.
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- Branch
- Joint
- State
- Illinois
- Nearby City
- Chicago
- Installation Type
- Military Entrance Processing Station
- Region
- Regional installation area
- Airport Access
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- Area Hazard Risk
- Relatively Low
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