Alma, Illinois

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Marion County

Population in July 2008: 370. Population change since 2000: -4.1%

Males: 183	(49.5%)
Females: 187	(50.5%)

Median resident age:	37.7 years
Illinois median age:	34.7 years

Zip codes: 62807.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $34,896 (it was $27,083 in 2000)

Alma:	$34,896
Illinois:	$54,124

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $16,461

Alma:	$16,461
Illinois:	$27,965

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $46,567 (it was $28,500 in 2000)

Alma:	$46,567
Illinois:	$208,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $55,725; Detached houses: $57,328; Mobile homes: $27,391

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Races in Alma:

White Non-Hispanic (99.2%)
American Indian (0.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Alma: 67.9 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (40.9%), German (16.1%), Irish (9.3%), English (8.0%), Polish (2.3%), French (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/03/1897

Elevation: 630 feet

Land area: 1.08 square miles.

Population density: 343 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Alma

High school or higher: 73.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.9%
Unemployed: 17.3%
Mean travel time to work: 20.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alma village

Never married: 27.9%
Now married: 40.7%
Separated: 4.3%
Widowed: 8.2%
Divorced: 19.0%

3 residents are foreign born

This village:	0.8%
Illinois:	12.3%

According to our research there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Alma, Illinois in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Alma to the number of sex offenders is 74 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Alma:	1.0% ($283)
Illinois:	1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Louis, MO (72.2 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (225.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Kinmundy, IL (2.2 miles ), Salem, IL (2.6 miles ), Iuka, IL (3.1 miles ), Patoka, IL (3.2 miles ), Odin, IL (3.3 miles ), St. Peter, IL (3.3 miles ), Farina, IL (3.3 miles ), Vernon, IL (3.3 miles) .

Latitude: 38.72 N, Longitude: 88.91 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 618

Population change in the 1990s: -7 (-1.8%).

Most common industries for males (%):

Truck transportation (21%)
Construction (17%)
Health care (10%)
Printing and related support activities (6%)
Chemicals (5%)
Transportation equipment (5%)
Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Health care (27%)
Accommodation and food services (21%)
Truck transportation (9%)
Transportation equipment (7%)
Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (5%)
Food and beverage stores (5%)
Printing and related support activities (2%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (21%)
Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (12%)
Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10%)
Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
Printing workers (6%)
Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
Computer specialists (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (10%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
Registered nurses (6%)
Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (6%)
Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)

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Average climate in Alma, Illinois

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Alma-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 135% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1990, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 26.1 miles away from the Alma village center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 12/18/1957, a category 4 tornado 26.7 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 45 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Alma-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 60% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 58.5 miles away from Alma center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 55.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 79.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 60.0 miles away from Alma center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 45.1 miles away from the city center
On 2/5/1994 at 14:55:37, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 LG, 4.2 MD, Depth: 9.9 mi) earthquake occurred 94.6 miles away from Alma center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Alma:

SALEM TOWNSHIP HOSPITAL (about 7 miles; SALEM, IL)
ST MARYS HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; CENTRALIA, IL)
FAYETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; VANDALIA, IL)

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Amtrak station near Alma:

19 miles: CENTRALIA (103 E. BROADWAY). Services: fully wheelchair accessible, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alma:

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-EDWARDSVILLE (about 56 miles; EDWARDSVILLE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 10,038)
SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE (about 58 miles; BELLEVILLE, IL; FT enrollment: 7,333)
LAKE LAND COLLEGE (about 60 miles; MATTOON, IL; FT enrollment: 3,666)
LEWIS AND CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 66 miles; GODFREY, IL; FT enrollment: 3,451)
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 68 miles; CHARLESTON, IL; FT enrollment: 9,582)
JOHN A LOGAN COLLEGE (about 69 miles; CARTERVILLE, IL; FT enrollment: 4,255)
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 71 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; FT enrollment: 10,286)

User submitted facts and corrections:

The town of Alma illinois was est ablished in the second half of the 1800\'s, with land donated by 5 prominen4t citizens, including W.S.Ross and 4 others who were wealthy land owners and growers/ merchants in the area. A college was built on land also donated by these men, and was at first a christian college, but was later donated to the town for a grammar and high school. The original two story building was later torn down and replaced with a one story, more modern building, which still stands but is vacant at this time. There is presently a post office, but no stores or gas stations in operation. The Alma cemetery lies at the south end of town, and holds the graves of the founders and many of their decendants. One of the oldest citizens is Mary WEeks, a retired school teacher and relative of W.s.ross, who at this writing os more than 95 years old and still active, driving her own car. Most of the homes still existing are turnofthecentury or older, with a scattering of newer construction. Some old buildings still stand on the old main street, though the majority have fallen to age and deterioration. (The old bank building has been torn down and the area used as a small park, with the original vault still standing on it\'s foundation. My grandfather, Louis Ernst Muehlhausen and Grandma ada lived in alma for many years, as did my father and his brothers and sister. my father and mother returned to alma upon his retirement and lived there for many years before his death. we have many fond memories of alma and the surrounding countryside.
The town of Alma illinois was est ablished in the second half of the 1800's, with land donated by 5 prominen4t citizens, including W.S.Ross and 4 others who were wealthy land owners and growers/ merchants in the area. A college was built on land also donated by these men, and was at first a christian college, but was later donated to the town for a grammar and high school. The original two story building was later torn down and replaced with a one story, more modern building, which still stands but is vacant at this time. There is presently a post office, but no stores or gas stations in operation. The Alma cemetery lies at the south end of town, and holds the graves of the founders and many of their decendants. One of the oldest citizens is Mary WEeks, a retired school teacher and relative of W.s.ross, who at this writing os more than 95 years old and still active, driving her own car. Most of the homes still existing are turnofthecentury or older, with a scattering of newer construction. Some old buildings still stand on the old main street, though the majority have fallen to age and deterioration. (The old bank building has been torn down and the area used as a small park, with the original vault still standing on it's foundation. My grandfather, Louis Ernst Muehlhausen and Grandma ada lived in alma for many years, as did my father and his brothers and sister. my father and mother returned to alma upon his retirement and lived there for many years before his death. we have many fond memories of alma and the surrounding countryside.
alma illinois is the childhood home of singer/songwriter/entertainer Hershel Butts who makes his home in Nashville tennessee.where he has lived for the past 35 years. Hershel preforms under the stage name of "uncle Hershel" and has played with many Nashville stars including George Morgan.lourie Morgan. added by uncle hershel

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Drinking water stations with addresses in Alma and their reported violations in the past:

ALMA (Population served: 400, Purch_surface_water):

Past monitoring violations:

One minor monitoring violation

Average household size:

This village:	2.3 people
Illinois:	2.6 people

Percentage of family households:

This village:	60.5%
Whole state:	67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This village:	4.2%
Whole state:	4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:

This village:	24.9%
Whole state:	10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:

This village:	6.3%
Whole state:	5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Alma, IL

Alma compared to Illinois state average:

Median house value significantly below state average.
Unemployed percentage above state average.
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage below state average.
Number of college students below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

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Alma mode of transportation to work chart

2004 Presidential Election results in Marion County Illinois:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Utility gas (96%) Electricity (4%)

Religion statistics for Alma

Adherents

Name	Southern Baptist Convention	Christian Churches and Churches of Christ	Catholic Church	United Methodist Church	Lutheran Church
Adherents	27.5%	17.5%	13.6%	10.4%	8.4%
Congregations	20.2%	17.2%	4.0%	17.2%	3.0%

Name	Non-Charismatic Churches Independent	Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	Church of the Nazarene	United Church of Christ	Other religions
Adherents	3.6%	2.7%	2.3%	1.9%	12.1%
Congregations	1.0%	3.0%	1.0%	2.0%	31.3%

Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function	Full-time employees	Monthly full-time payroll	Average yearly full-time wage	Part-time employees	Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration	0	$0		1	$329
Other Government Administration	0	$0		4	$287
Police Protection - Officers	0	$0		1	$491
Water Supply	0	$0		3	$10
Totals for Government	0	$0		9	$1,117

Alma government finances in 2002:

Current Operations - Water Utilities: $36,000
Financial Administration: $26,000

Police Protection: $22,000

Central Staff Services: $17,000

General Public Buildings: $15,000

Regular Highways: $12,000

General - Other: $1,000

Solid Waste Management: $1,000
Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $15,000
Interest Earnings: $10,000
Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $36,000
Central Staff: $11,000
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $198,000
Revenue - Water Utilities: $72,000
State Intergovernmental - General Support: $42,000
Highways: $11,000
Tax - Property: $8,000
Public Utilities: $1,000
Total Salaries & Wages: $41,000

4.73% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,316 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	4.73%
Illinois average:	5.66%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:

from Jefferson County, IL	0.61% ($29,430 average AGI)
from Clinton County, IL	0.39% ($31,850)
from Fayette County, IL	0.25% ($18,821)

5.13% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,824 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.13%
Illinois average:	5.99%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:

to Jefferson County, IL	0.52% ($26,125 average AGI)
to Clinton County, IL	0.33% ($24,098)
to Washington County, IL	0.30% ($33,978)

Strongest AM radio stations in Alma:

WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
WJBD (1350 AM; 0 kW; SALEM, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
WMIX (940 AM; 5 kW; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING CO OF ILLINOIS)
WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Alma:

WRXX (95.3 FM; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
WJBD-FM (100.1 FM; SALEM, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
W217AK (91.3 FM; SALEM, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
WBMV (89.7 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC)
WIBV (102.1 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: BENJAMIN STRATEMEYER)
WDLJ (97.5 FM; BREESE, IL; Owner: KM RADIO OF BREESE, L.L.C.)
WTRH (93.3 FM; RAMSEY, IL; Owner: COUNTRYSIDE BROADCASTING, INC.)
WJLY (88.3 FM; RAMSEY, IL; Owner: COUNTRYSIDE BROADCASTING)
WCXO (96.7 FM; CARLYLE, IL; Owner: CLINTON COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
WNOI (103.9 FM; FLORA, IL; Owner: H & R COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
WVSI (88.9 FM; MT. VERNON, IL; Owner: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
WGEL (101.7 FM; GREENVILLE, IL; Owner: BOND BROADCASTING INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Alma:

W29CI (Channel 29; SALEM, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
WPXS (Channel 13; MT. VERNON, IL; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
WUSI-TV (Channel 16; OLNEY, IL; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1

Dane F Ershen, 4478 Oak Grove Road, Type: Pole, Structure height: 58.5 m, Overall height: 60.7 m
Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive, Ms: A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Alma)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3

Aircraft: CHAMPION 7ECA (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 1614G , Serial Number: 607, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 07/11/1968
Registrant (Corporation): Champion 607 Inc, 3102 Vermundy Rd, Alma, IL 62807
Aircraft: MIRKA RALPH VP-2 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
N-Number: 3085R , Serial Number: V2-980RM
Registrant (Individual): Ralph J Mirka, 7319 Malone Rd, Alma, IL 62807
Deregistered: Cancel Date: 11/18/1988
Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-161 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 4365D , Serial Number: 28-8416105, Year manufactured: 1984, Airworthiness Date: 06/12/1984
Registrant (Individual): Donald A Griffin, 3102 Vermundy Rd, Alma, IL 62807

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 3
Hazardous Condition: 8

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