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Will County

Population in 2011: 4,367. Population change since 2000: +114.8%
Males: 2,083  (47.7%)
Females: 2,284  (52.3%)

Median resident age:  40.3 years
Illinois median age:  42.2 years

Zip codes: 60401.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $81,375 (it was $51,250 in 2000)
Beecher:

$81,375
Illinois:

$53,966
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $29,405

Beecher village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $235,397 (it was $149,200 in 2000)
Beecher:

$235,397
Illinois:

$202,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $257,204; Detached houses: $256,974; Townhouses or other attached units: $238,898; In 2-unit structures: $274,960; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $448,083

Median gross rent in 2009: $727.

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  • White alone - 3,892 (89.3%)
  • Hispanic - 274 (6.3%)
  • Black alone - 128 (2.9%)
  • Two or more races - 42 (1.0%)
  • Asian alone - 19 (0.4%)
  • Other race alone - 3 (0.07%)
  • American Indian alone - 1 (0.02%)

Races in Beecher detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Beecher: 103.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (44.1%), Irish (12.6%), Polish (10.0%), Italian (8.6%), English (7.9%), Dutch (6.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/05/1884

Elevation: 736 feet

Land area: 2.11 square miles.

Population density: 2072 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Beecher:

  • High school or higher: 86.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Beecher village:

  • Never married: 21.7%
  • Now married: 61.0%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 8.7%
  • Divorced: 7.2%

51 residents are foreign born (1.6% Europe, 0.7% Asia).

This village:  2.5%
Illinois:  12.3%



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Beecher, Illinois as of May 23, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Beecher to the number of sex offenders is 769 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $5,323 (2.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $3,886 (1.9%)
Beecher satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Hammond, IN (19.6 miles , pop. 83,048).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (34.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Grant Park, IL (2.7 miles ), University Park, IL (2.7 miles ), Crete, IL (2.8 miles ), Monee, IL (2.8 miles ), Willowbrook, IL (2.9 miles ), Steger, IL (2.9 miles ), Peotone, IL (3.0 miles ), South Chicago Heights, IL (3.1 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 9 buildings, average cost: $191,700
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $139,000
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $147,300
  • 2000: 19 buildings, average cost: $89,700
  • 2001: 51 buildings, average cost: $94,900
  • 2002: 51 buildings, average cost: $93,100
  • 2003: 55 buildings, average cost: $93,500
  • 2004: 56 buildings, average cost: $93,400
  • 2005: 52 buildings, average cost: $93,400
  • 2006: 38 buildings, average cost: $93,400
  • 2007: 29 buildings, average cost: $93,400
  • 2008: 16 buildings, average cost: $93,400
  • 2009: 14 buildings, average cost: $93,400
  • 2010: 15 buildings, average cost: $93,400
  • 2011: 12 buildings, average cost: $93,400

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 41.35 N, Longitude: 87.63 W

Area code: 708

Beecher household income distribution Beecher home values distribution


 

Crime in Beecher by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Murders 00000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 01100100011
per 100,000 0.049.249.20.00.042.10.00.00.033.633.0
Robberies 10000020010
per 100,000 43.90.00.00.00.00.077.20.00.033.60.0
Assaults 12011223203
per 100,000 43.998.40.049.244.784.177.2108.367.90.099.0
Burglaries 76533405632
per 100,000 307.4295.1245.9147.6134.1168.20.0180.6203.7100.866.0
Thefts 3942223838405250454750
per 100,000 1712.82065.91082.11869.21698.71682.12006.21805.71527.51579.31650.7
Auto thefts 47022222203
per 100,000 175.7344.30.098.489.484.177.272.267.90.099.0
Arson 01000104000
per 100,000 0.049.20.00.00.042.10.0144.50.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 130.4196.5103.3106.496.7141.0129.4116.297.7110.9129.1

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Crime in Beecher detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 8 (7 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.60
Illinois average:

2.78

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

8.5%
Illinois:

8.9%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +40 (+2.0%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (21%)
  • Construction (14%)
  • Retail trade (11%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (9%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (30%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Retail trade (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Top executives (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4%)
  • Accountants and auditors (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Beecher-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 151% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/28/1990, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 27.4 miles away from the Beecher village center killed 29 people and injured 350 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/21/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.8 miles away from the village center killed 33 people and injured 500 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Beecher-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Illinois state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.0 MB, 4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 66.6 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/1999 at 16:17:29, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 97.1 miles away from Beecher center
On 12/17/1990 at 05:24:59, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 93.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Will County (12) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Snowstorms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Beecher topographic map

Birthplace of: Rube Ehrhardt - Baseball player.


Hospitals/medical centers near Beecher:

  • FRANCISCAN ST MARGARET HEALTH - DYER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 12 miles away; DYER, IN)
  • FRANCISCAN ST ANTHONY HEALTH - CROWN POINT (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 16 miles away; CROWN POINT, IN)
  • PINNACLE HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, about 16 miles away; CROWN POINT, IN)

Political contributions by individuals in Beecher, IL

Airports located in Beecher:

Amtrak stations near Beecher:

  • 12 miles: DYER (SHEFFIELD RD.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.
  • 16 miles: HOMEWOOD (181 1ST ST. & PARK AVE.) . Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, public transit connection.

Local government website: www.lincolnnet.net/beecher

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Beecher:

  • Prairie State College (about 13 miles; Chicago Heights, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,252)
  • South Suburban College (about 19 miles; South Holland, IL; FT enrollment: 2,553)
  • Purdue University-Calumet Campus (about 19 miles; Hammond, IN; FT enrollment: 6,151)
  • Olivet Nazarene University (about 19 miles; Bourbonnais, IL; FT enrollment: 2,889)
  • Indiana University-Northwest (about 21 miles; Gary, IN; FT enrollment: 3,251)
  • Ivy Tech Community College-Northwest (about 22 miles; Gary, IN; FT enrollment: 3,581)
  • Moraine Valley Community College (about 25 miles; Palos Hills, IL; FT enrollment: 7,761)

Public high school in Beecher:

Public elementary/middle schools in Beecher:

Private elementary/middle school in Beecher:

  • ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 130; Location: 540 OAK PARK AVE; Grades: PK - 8)
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Library in Beecher:

  • BEECHER PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (Operating income: $227,279; Location: 660 PENFIELD STREET; 19,860 books; 618 audio materials; 785 video materials; 14 state licensed databases; 102 print serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:

  • Closest hospital-St. James Chicago Heights added by Cool Dude
  • Closest hospital-St. James Chicago Heights added by Cool Dude

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Notable locations in Beecher: Shady Lawn Golf Course (A), Beecher Fire Protection District (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Washington Township Center Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Beecher include: Beecher Community Church (A), Saint Luke United Church of Christ (B), Zion Lutheran Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Beecher include: Water Tower Park (1), Lions Park (2), Womens Welfare Park (3), Depot Park (4), Sippel Memorial Field (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

 
Will County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  Pb  SO2 Ozone  PM10 PM2.5

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 37.6. This is about average.
City:

37.6
U.S.:

32.0
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0143. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.0143
U.S.:

0.0222
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2002 was 0.642. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.642
U.S.:

0.572
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 1.99. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 19.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

1.99
U.S.:

2.43
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 21.9. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

21.9
U.S.:

13.8
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 21.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

21.7
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 11.6. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 17.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

11.6
U.S.:

9.6

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

BEECHER (Population served: 2091, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2003 and JUL-22-2003, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-10-2003), St Compliance achieved (JUL-22-2003)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Beecher that have no violations reported:

  • FAITH UNITED REFORMED CHURCH (Population served: 150, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 5.3%
(6.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This village:  2.7 people
Illinois:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  75.5%
Whole state:  67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  3.1%
Whole state:  4.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Beecher, IL


Beecher compared to Illinois state average:

Beecher, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.


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Banks with branches in Beecher (2011 data):

  • First Community Bank and Trust: First Community Bank And Trust at 1111 Dixie Highway, branch established on 1916/11/16. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $146.1 mil, Deposits: $118.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 2 total offices, Holding Company: First Community Bancorp, Inc.
  • The First National Bank of Grant Park: Beecher Banking Center Branch at 951 North Dixie Highway, branch established on 2003/11/17. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $118.6 mil, Deposits: $102.1 mil, headquarters in Grant Park, IL, negative income in the last year, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Grant Park Bancshares, Inc.

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Beecher travel time to work - commute
Beecher mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (89%)
  • Electricity (10%)


2008 Presidential Election results in Will County Illinois:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Beecher (based on Will County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 53.87%
Here53.9%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran ChurchUnited Church of Christ
Adherents72.2%4.3%3.8%3.6%2.3%
Congregations16.4%7.2%8.8%6.8%5.2%
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionAssemblies of GodPresbyterian Church (USA)Christian Churches and Churches of ChristOther
Adherents2.1%1.8%1.1%0.9%8.1%
Congregations7.6%3.2%4.4%3.6%36.8%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 85
Will County:

1.27 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 5
Will County:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 32
This county:

0.48 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 122
Will County:

1.82 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 286
Here:

4.26 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.7%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Will County:

26.3%
State:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Will County:

13.4%
State:

14.5%

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 2$10,153$60,9180$0
Other Government Administration 2$4,924$29,5448$1,871
Police Protection - Officers 8$35,371$53,0577$5,686
Police - Other 1$2,500$30,0001$368
Streets and Highways 4$12,046$36,1380$0
Sewerage 1$5,039$60,4680$0
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$715
Water Supply 2$8,566$51,3960$0
Totals for Government 20$78,599$47,15917$8,640

Beecher government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $249,000 ($57.02)
    Solid Waste Management: $101,000 ($23.13)
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $117,000 ($26.79)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $530,000 ($121.36)
    Financial Administration: $298,000 ($68.24)
    Regular Highways: $195,000 ($44.65)
    Sewerage: $187,000 ($42.82)
    Water Utilities: $136,000 ($31.14)
    Solid Waste Management: $95,000 ($21.75)
    Central Staff Services: $68,000 ($15.57)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $63,000 ($14.43)
    General Public Buildings: $51,000 ($11.68)
    Parks & Recreation: $9,000 ($2.06)
    General - Other: $5,000 ($1.14)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $22,000 ($5.04)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $25,000 ($5.72)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $425,000 ($97.32)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $390,000 ($89.31)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $35,000 ($8.01)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $385,000 ($88.16)
    Interest Earnings: $16,000 ($3.66)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $172,000 ($39.39)
    Central Staff: $138,000 ($31.60)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,393,000 ($318.98)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $187,000 ($42.82)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $397,000 ($90.91)
    Highways: $208,000 ($47.63)
    All Other: $36,000 ($8.24)
  • Tax - Property: $369,000 ($84.50)
    Public Utilities: $168,000 ($38.47)
    NEC: $96,000 ($21.98)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $578,000 ($132.36)

9.19% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($56,797 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

9.19%
Illinois average:

5.66%

0.04% of residents moved from foreign countries ($149 average AGI)
Will County:

0.04%
Illinois average:

0.19%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Cook County, IL  4.61% ($54,095 average AGI)
from DuPage County, IL  1.88% ($59,479)
from Kane County, IL  0.19% ($48,488)


6.78% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($54,132 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.78%
Illinois average:

5.99%

0.03% of residents moved to foreign countries ($193 average AGI)
Will County:

0.03%
Illinois average:

0.07%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Cook County, IL  2.01% ($42,313 average AGI)
to DuPage County, IL  0.98% ($51,466)
to Grundy County, IL  0.39% ($49,596)

Strongest AM radio stations in Beecher:

  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WIND (560 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • WCFJ (1470 AM; 1 kW; CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: WCFJ, INC.)
  • WNTD (950 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: RADIO UNICA OF CHICAGO LICENSE CORP.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WNDZ (750 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PORTAGE, IN; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WNWI (1080 AM; 3 kW; OAK LAWN, IL; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Beecher:

  • WYBA (102.3 FM; CRETE, IL; Owner: DONTRON INC.)
  • WBMF (88.1 FM; CRETE, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WRZA (99.9 FM; PARK FOREST, IL; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WZVN (107.1 FM; LOWELL, IN; Owner: M & M BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCKG (105.9 FM; ELMWOOD PARK, IL; Owner: INFINITY HOLDINGS CORPORATION OF ORLANDO)
  • WLIT-FM (93.9 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WJMK (104.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF ILLINOIS)
  • WNUA (95.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTMX (101.9 FM; SKOKIE, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WBBM-FM (96.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKSC-FM (103.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WFMT (98.7 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WZZN (94.7 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC CHICAGO FM RADIO,INC.)
  • WGCI-FM (107.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WBEZ (91.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: THE WBEZ ALLIANCE, INC.)
  • WKQX (101.1 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLUP-FM (97.9 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WNND (100.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WOJO (105.1 FM; EVANSTON, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • WUSN (99.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF CHICAGO)

TV broadcast stations around Beecher:

  • WYIN (Channel 56; GARY, IN; Owner: NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLS-TV (Channel 7; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WMAQ-TV (Channel 5; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WMAQ-TV), INC.)
  • WTTW (Channel 11; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN-TV (Channel 9; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGBO-TV (Channel 66; JOLIET, IL; Owner: WGBO LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • WBBM-TV (Channel 2; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WPWR-TV (Channel 50; GARY, IN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WXFT (Channel 60; AURORA, IL; Owner: TELEFUTURA CHICAGO LLC)
  • WCPX (Channel 38; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: PAXSON CHICAGO LICENSE, INC.)
  • WCIU-TV (Channel 26; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WCIU-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFLD (Channel 32; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • W68DO (Channel 68; PALATINE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WFBT-CA (Channel 23; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: CHANNEL 23 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJYS (Channel 62; HAMMOND, IN; Owner: JOVON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSNS-TV (Channel 44; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF CHICAGO, INC.)
  • WOCH-LP (Channel 28; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: KM LPTV OF CHICAGO-28, L.L.C.)
  • WYCC (Channel 20; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: COLLEGE DIST. #508, COUNTY OF COOK)
  • WOCK-CA (Channel 13; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: KM LPTV OF CHICAGO-13, L.L.C.)
  • W54AP (Channel 54; BLUE ISLAND, IL; Owner: CATHOLIC VIEWS BROADCASTS, INC.)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Beecher, Illinois:
  • Fatal accident count: 3
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 5
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 3
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 11
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
Illinois average:
  • Fatal accident count: 113
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 171
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 38
  • Fatalities: 122
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 302
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 18

Beecher fatal accident list:

Jun 14, 2003 07:30 PM, Stoney Island, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1
Jun 1, 1994 10:03 AM, Miller St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 13, 1989 02:25 PM, Kedzie, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 1 meters (3ft)
Total costs: $158,000
Total average daily traffic: 2,550
Total future (year 2021) average daily traffic: 2,990

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Beecher)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 156 East Poplar (Lat: 39.187833 Lon: -88.786167), Call Sign: WYV313, Licensee ID: L00835720
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.430 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/26/2004, Expiration Date: 04/05/2014
    Registrant: Tri County Fire Protection Dist, 101 Eastpoplar, Beecher City, IL 62414, Phone: (618) 487-5675, Email:
  • Lat: 41.473750 Lon: -87.632778, Structure height: 0 m, Call Sign: WPVS634
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.837 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/12/2002, Expiration Date: 08/12/2012, Certifier: Robert Barber
    Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Salt Lake City, UT 84117-0503, Phone: (801) 278-9728, Fax: (801) 278-7239, Email:
  • Lat: 41.339861 Lon: -87.526694, Call Sign: WQGS649, Licensee ID: L01254212
    Assigned Frequencies: 465.962 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/05/2007, Expiration Date: 04/05/2017, Certifier: Steven E Dehaan
    Registrant: S & K Security Corp., 29704 S. Stateline Road, Beecher, IL 60401, Phone: (708) 946-6133, Fax: (708) 946-9964
  • Lat: 39.216222 Lon: -88.762833, Call Sign: WQLS270
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.325 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/13/2010, Expiration Date: 04/13/2020, Certifier: Bill Teichmiller
    Registrant: Atlas License Company & Data Services, 7202 N. Shadeland Ave Ste 215, Indianapolis, IN 46250, Phone: (317) 813-4865, Fax: (317) 813-4870, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • BEECHER, Lat: 41.291667 Lon: -87.580833, Call Sign: WQFP514
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.443 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/31/2006, Expiration Date: 08/31/2016, Certifier: Robert Barber
    Registrant: Sensus, 450 N Gallatin Ave, Uniontown, PA 15401, Phone: (800) 638-3748, Fax: (800) 888-2403, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Beecher)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

11 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Beecher)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$145,6901$136,21010$171,780
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$01$227,040
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$03$187,280
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$01$303,510
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 8839.02

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$124,940
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 8839.02

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 35
  • Hazardous Condition: 21
  • Good Intent Call: 11

Incident types - Beecher


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Beecher, IL

Most common first names in Beecher, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William4179.7 years
John3476.0 years
Mary3281.4 years
Helen2783.2 years
Henry2579.6 years
Arthur2381.2 years
Harry2376.6 years
James2166.2 years
Robert2175.0 years
Raymond2074.2 years
Most common last names in Beecher, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Meyer2183.2 years
Selk1779.7 years
Bruns1580.0 years
Heldt1478.9 years
Brands1271.3 years
Batterman1184.7 years
Becker1179.2 years
Wehrmann1180.5 years
Teske1076.3 years
Boicken1075.6 years

Businesses in Beecher, IL

  • H&R Block: 1
  • McDonald's: 1


Beecher on our top lists:

  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of arson incidents in 2006 per 10,000 residents, excludes tourist destinations and others with a lot of outsiders visiting based on city industries data"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) 24-hour air pollution readings in 2005 (µg/m3)"
  • #63 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of people moving in compared to moving out (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #76 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of births per 1000 residents 1990-1999 to 2000-2003 (pop 50,000+)"
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Dennis W. Rybolt (1)
  • Philip J. Smith (1)
  • Dean B. Jacobson (1)

Total of 3 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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