Demographics
Wilmette is a vibrant community comprised of many strong neighborhoods, races, religions and levels of income. The Village extends approximately five miles west from Lake Michigan and is approximately one mile wide.
| Municipal Services and Facilities |
|
| Miles of Street |
87 |
| Miles of Sidewalk |
166.1 |
| Miles of Alleys |
18.8 |
| Total Miles of Sewers |
152.39 |
| Number of Street Lights |
2,510 |
| Refuse Collection Customers |
8,682 |
| Fire Protection |
|
| Number of Firefighters |
44 |
| Number of Stations |
2 |
| Annual Emergency Responses |
3,500 |
The Fire Department became the 21st agency in the world to earn accreditation in 2001 and is now one of 113 departments in the world and one of 12 in Illinois that is accreditated by the Commission on Fire Accreditation Internation (CFAI).
| Police Protection |
|
| Number of Police Officers |
45 |
The Wilmette Police Department became the 3rd agency in Illinois and 29th nationwide in 1986 to earn accreditation standing by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).