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Boone County

Population in July 2008: 226. Population change since 2000: +13.6%
 

Males: 114  (50.8%)
Females: 112  (49.2%)

Median resident age:  33.8 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Zip code: 61011


Estimated median household income in 2007: $66,034 (it was $51,250 in 2000)
Caledonia:  $66,034
Illinois:  $54,124

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $24,814
Caledonia:  $24,814
Illinois:  $27,965

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $159,961 (it was $97,900 in 2000)
Caledonia:  $159,961
Illinois:  $208,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $175,693; Detached houses: $172,426
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Races in Caledonia:

  • White Non-Hispanic (100.0%)

2008 cost of living index in Caledonia: 79.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (41.7%), Irish (18.6%), United States (15.1%), Norwegian (14.1%), English (11.1%), Swedish (10.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/08/1996

Elevation: 940 feet

Land area: 0.53 square miles.

Population density: 424 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Caledonia

  • High school or higher: 85.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.9%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Caledonia village

  • Never married: 18.9%
  • Now married: 64.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.7%
  • Divorced: 12.8%

2 residents are foreign born

This village:  1.0%
Illinois:  12.3%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this village in early 2007.

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

Caledonia:  1.8% ($1,789)
Illinois:  1.8% ($2,285)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rockford, IL (11.3 miles , pop. 150,115).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (55.1 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (72.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Timberlane, IL (1.7 miles ), Poplar Grove, IL (1.8 miles ), Roscoe, IL (2.6 miles ), Loves Park, IL (2.7 miles ), Machesney Park, IL (2.8 miles ), Capron, IL (2.8 miles ), Belvidere, IL (2.9 miles ), Cherry Valley, IL (3.1 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 42.37 N, Longitude: 88.89 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 815

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Population change in the 1990s: -12 (-5.7%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (16%)
  • Metal and metal products (14%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Machinery (6%)
  • Transportation equipment (6%)
  • Truck transportation (6%)
  • Repair and maintenance (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Computer and electronic products (20%)
  • Health care (15%)
  • Finance and insurance (13%)
  • Machinery (7%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (7%)
  • Construction (6%)
  • Transportation equipment (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Top executives (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Assemblers and fabricators (17%)
  • Registered nurses (11%)
  • Business operations specialists (9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)



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Caledonia-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 107% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/21/1967, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.3 miles away from the Caledonia village center killed 24 people and injured 450 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/11/1965, a category 4 tornado 28.1 miles away from the village center killed 6 people and injured 75 people.


Caledonia-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Illinois state average. It is 97% 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 62.8 miles away from Caledonia 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 52.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Caledonia:
  • NORTHWEST SUBURBAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 8 miles; BELVIDERE, IL)
  • H DOUGLAS SINGER MENTAL HLTH CTR (about 10 miles; ROCKFORD, IL)
  • ROCKFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; ROCKFORD, IL)

Political contributions by individuals in Caledonia, IL

Airports located in Caledonia:
Amtrak stations near Caledonia:
  • 9 miles: ROCKFORD (7559 WALTON ST.) - Bus Station. Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 12 miles: BELOIT (HWY. 75 & HWY. 51) - Bus Station. Services: call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Caledonia:
  • ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE (about 8 miles; ROCKFORD, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,200)
  • KISHWAUKEE COLLEGE (about 31 miles; MALTA, IL; FT enrollment: 2,289)
  • MCHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE (about 32 miles; CRYSTAL LAKE, IL; FT enrollment: 2,707)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER (about 33 miles; WHITEWATER, WI; FT enrollment: 9,493)
  • ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 38 miles; ELGIN, IL; FT enrollment: 5,077)
  • NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 39 miles; DeKalb, IL; FT enrollment: 19,477)
  • COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY (about 44 miles; GRAYSLAKE, IL; FT enrollment: 6,973)
Public elementary/middle school in Caledonia:
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Average household size:
This village:  2.8 people
Illinois:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  76.1%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  7.0%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  2.3%
Whole state:  10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  2.3%
Whole state:  5.1%


Caledonia compared to Illinois state average:
  • Unemployed percentage below 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 significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Caledonia travel time to work


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2004 Presidential Election results in Boone County Illinois:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (87%)
  • Electricity (10%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (3%)


Religion statistics for Caledonia

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents45.3%14.3%12.3%6.4%5.6%
Congregations3.6%3.6%17.9%7.1%7.1%
NameUnited Church of ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USANew Testament Association Independent Baptist Churches/Other Fundamental BaptistsEpiscopal ChurchOther religions
Adherents4.0%2.3%1.7%1.5%6.7%
Congregations7.1%3.6%3.6%3.6%42.9%
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$250
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$1,775
Totals for Government 0$0 9$2,025



10.64% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($56,601 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  10.64%
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 Winnebago County, IL  2.42% ($85,064 average AGI)
from Cook County, IL  1.93% ($45,504)
from Kane County, IL  1.56% ($45,468)


8.67% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($42,550 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.67%
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 Winnebago County, IL  3.81% ($41,703 average AGI)
to Cook County, IL  0.60% ($37,245)
to McHenry County, IL  0.59% ($38,028)


Strongest AM radio stations in Caledonia:
  • WTJK (1380 AM; 5 kW; SOUTH BELOIT, IL; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WROK (1440 AM; 5 kW; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • 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.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WNVR (1030 AM; 5 kW; VERNON HILLS, IL; Owner: POLNET COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WGEZ (1490 AM; 1 kW; BELOIT, WI; Owner: REGO, LTD.)
  • WNTA (1330 AM; 1 kW; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: AIRPLAY BROADCASTING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Caledonia:
  • WXRX (104.9 FM; BELVIDERE, IL; Owner: AIRPLAY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WGSL (91.1 FM; LOVES PARK, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER SCHOOL)
  • WQFL (100.9 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: QUEST FOR LIFE, INC.)
  • WGFB (103.1 FM; ROCKTON, IL; Owner: WRWC, Inc.)
  • WZOK (97.5 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WFEN (88.3 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: FAITH ACADEMY, DBA WFEN)
  • WKMQ-FM (96.7 FM; LOVES PARK, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WYHY (95.3 FM; WINNEBAGO, IL; Owner: AIRPLAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W233AD (94.5 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WYCH (106.3 FM; GENOA, IL; Owner: DONTRON, INC.)
  • WSJY (107.3 FM; FORT ATKINSON, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • W220BL (91.9 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WZSR (105.5 FM; WOODSTOCK, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WNIU (89.5 FM; DEKALB, IL; Owner: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WJVL (99.9 FM; JANESVILLE, WI; Owner: SOUTHERN WISCONSIN BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • W289AB (105.7 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WKPO (105.9 FM; EVANSVILLE, WI; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WNIJ (90.5 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Caledonia:
  • WCFC-CA (Channel 51; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATIONS OF CHICAGOLAND, INC.)
  • WQFL-CA (Channel 8; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: FAMILY VALUES ORGANIZATION, INC.)
  • WIFR (Channel 23; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WTVO (Channel 17; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WINNEBAGO TELEVISION CORPORATION)
  • WFBN-LP (Channel 33; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WEIGEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQRF-TV (Channel 39; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: QUORUM OF ROCKFORD LICENSE, LLC)
  • WREX-TV (Channel 13; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WREX TELEVISION, LLC)
  • W34CK (Channel 34; ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: FIRST UNITED, INC.)
  • W25CL (Channel 25; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W64CQ (Channel 64; ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W65EE (Channel 65; JANESVILLE, WI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)


Caledonia fatal accident list:
Sep 4, 2003 09:49 AM, Sr-173, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Lottie L Thompson, 12488 Beloit Road (Caledonia# 87665), Type: Tower, Structure height: 70.4 m, Overall height: 72.8 m, , Licensee ID: L00008376
    Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 1101 Perimeter Drive Suite# 700, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Phone: (847) 240-1508

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • Lat: 42.346944 Lon: -88.907778, Call Sign: WPTE951
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.655 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/17/2001, Expiration Date: 09/17/2011, Certifier: Dennis W Harnish
    Registrant: Walker, Jerry, 26941 Cabot Rd #134, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514
  • CALEDONIA STATION, 2428 Main Street, Type: Tower, Structure height: 12.2 m, Overall height: 18.9 m, Call Sign: WPWX916
    Assigned Frequencies : 154.265 MHz, 154.302 MHz, 154.370 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/05/2003, Expiration Date: 02/05/2013, Certifier: Gail Worley
    Registrant: Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District, 409 W. Nippersink Road, Round Lake, IL 60073, Phone: (847) 546-6001, Fax: (847) 546-0758, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 5
  • Call Sign: KG9OQ, Previous Call Sign: KB9NGP, Licensee ID: L00410324
    Grant Date: 01/31/2006, Expiration Date: 04/05/2016, Certifier: Nancy A Clark Mather
    Registrant: Nancy A Clark Mather, 12357 Cameron Ct, Caledonia, IL 61011-9120
  • Call Sign: KT9P, Previous Call Sign: KC9BN, Licensee ID: L00397552
    Grant Date: 12/10/2002, Expiration Date: 02/02/2013, Certifier: Dale F Mather
    Registrant: Dale F Mather, 12357 Cameron Ct, Caledonia, IL 61011-9120
  • Call Sign: WF9C, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00869399
    Grant Date: 08/23/2008, Expiration Date: 10/23/2018
    Registrant: Martin T Bowyer, 8570 Perth Ln., Caledonia, IL 61011
  • Call Sign: KC9FAI, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00769432
    Grant Date: 11/18/2003, Expiration Date: 11/18/2013, Certifier: Robert J Rosander
    Registrant: Robert J Rosander, 5286 Lake Crest Rd, Caledonia, IL 61011
  • Call Sign: KI4NMV, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01116182
    Grant Date: 02/08/2006, Expiration Date: 02/08/2016, Cancelation Date: 04/24/2007, Certifier: Scott W Evans
    Registrant: Scott W Evans, 6321 Blyth Rd, Caledonia, IL 61011


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 14 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts in Caledonia)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$171,4902$133,270
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$204,920
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$01$86,190
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0106.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2004
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$79,290
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0106.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 1
  • Hazardous Condition: 4
  • Service Call: 1

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