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Iroquois County

Population in July 2008: 562. Population change since 2000: -4.3%
 

Males: 247  (44.0%)
Females: 315  (56.0%)

Median resident age:  44.6 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Zip codes: 60930.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $45,536 (it was $35,341 in 2000)
Danforth:  $45,536
Illinois:  $54,124

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $23,025
Danforth:  $23,025
Illinois:  $27,965

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $125,648 (it was $76,900 in 2000)
Danforth:  $125,648
Illinois:  $208,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $130,985; Detached houses: $126,537; In 2-unit structures: $427,291

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Races in Danforth:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.9%)
  • Hispanic (1.5%)
  • Other race (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Danforth: 76.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (38.3%), French (8.5%), English (6.6%), Dutch (6.0%), Irish (5.6%), United States (3.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 08/08/1894

Elevation: 653 feet

Land area: 0.48 square miles.

Population density: 1178 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Danforth

  • High school or higher: 73.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.4%
  • Unemployed: 1.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Danforth village

  • Never married: 15.4%
  • Now married: 66.3%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 9.4%
  • Divorced: 8.1%

2 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.3%
Illinois:  12.3%


According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Danforth, Illinois in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Danforth to the number of sex offenders is 141 to 1.

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

Danforth:  1.6% ($1,197)
Illinois:  1.8% ($2,285)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Joliet, IL (49.7 miles , pop. 106,221).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (72.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Gilman, IL (1.9 miles ), Ashkum, IL (2.1 miles ), Crescent City, IL (2.7 miles ), Onarga, IL (2.7 miles ), Clifton, IL (2.9 miles ), Piper City, IL (3.4 miles ), Thawville, IL (3.5 miles ), Chebanse, IL (3.6 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $90,300
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $96,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $101,700
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $111,900
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $133,800
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $149,000
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $157,000

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Latitude: 40.82 N, Longitude: 87.98 W

Area code: 815

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Population change in the 1990s: +127 (+27.6%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (12%)
  • Truck transportation (11%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Health care (6%)
  • Machinery (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (30%)
  • Finance and insurance (13%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, and souvenir, and other miscellaneous stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Construction laborers (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (12%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Customer service representatives (6%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (4%)



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Danforth-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 158% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/17/1963, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.6 miles away from the Danforth village center killed one person and injured 70 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/6/1956, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.5 miles away from the village center injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Danforth-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 65.2 miles away from Danforth center
On 4/14/2000 at 03:54:20, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 97.9 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) earthquake occurred 97.9 miles away from the city center
On 12/17/1990 at 05:24:59, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 71.7 miles away from Danforth center
On 12/16/1996 at 01:58:31, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 96.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/24/1990 at 09:41:24, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 88.5 miles away from Danforth center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Danforth:
  • IROQUOIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; WATSEKA, IL)
  • GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; GIBSON CITY, IL)
  • RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER (about 22 miles; KANKAKEE, IL)

Political contributions by individuals in Danforth, IL

Airports located in Danforth:
Amtrak station near Danforth:
  • 5 miles: GILMAN (U.S. 24 & U.S. 45). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Danforth:
  • OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (about 26 miles; BOURBONNAIS, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,207)
  • HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 48 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 2,390)
  • GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 48 miles; UNIVERSITY PARK, IL; FT enrollment: 3,191)
  • JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE (about 50 miles; JOLIET, IL; FT enrollment: 6,075)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ST FRANCIS (about 51 miles; JOLIET, IL; FT enrollment: 2,361)
  • ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (about 51 miles; BLOOMINGTON, IL; FT enrollment: 2,019)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN (about 52 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 36,284)
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Churches in Danforth include: Saint Johns Lutheran Church (A), Danforth Reformed Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

DANFORTH (Population served: 550, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation

Average household size:
This village:  2.4 people
Illinois:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  65.3%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  4.0%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  1.3%
Whole state:  10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  0.4%
Whole state:  5.1%

107 people in nursing homes


Danforth compared to Illinois state average:
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above 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.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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Banks with branches in Danforth (2009 data):
  • Farmers State Bank of Danforth: Farmers State Bank Of Danforth at Front And Adams Streets, branch established on 1915-10-18. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $48.0 mil, Deposits: $42.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Prairie State Bancorp, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Iroquois County Illinois:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (90%)
  • Electricity (8%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


Religion statistics for Danforth

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents22.8%20.1%17.2%12.3%8.8%
Congregations12.9%14.3%22.9%7.1%11.4%
NameUnited Church of ChristChristian Church (Disciples of Christ) Inc. Apostolic Christian Church of AmericaChurch of the NazareneOther religions
Adherents3.9%2.1%2.1%1.7%9.1%
Congregations4.3%2.9%1.4%5.7%17.1%
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$77
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$751
Water Supply 0$0 2$340
Totals for Government 0$0 11$1,168



Danforth government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $14,000
  • Construction - Solid Waste Management: $423,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $484,000
    Water Utilities: $38,000
    Central Staff Services: $31,000
    Fire Protection: $18,000
    Solid Waste Management: $12,000
    Financial Administration: $10,000
    General Public Buildings: $9,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $180,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $24,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $6,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff: $19,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $414,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $38,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $89,000
    Highways: $15,000
  • Tax - Property: $28,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $25,000

5.25% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,523 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.25%
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 Kankakee County, IL  1.46% ($32,034 average AGI)
from Cook County, IL  0.57% ($33,565)
from Ford County, IL  0.47% ($36,053)


5.98% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,188 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.98%
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 Kankakee County, IL  1.59% ($36,599 average AGI)
to Champaign County, IL  0.49% ($25,559)
to Ford County, IL  0.45% ($31,963)


Strongest AM radio stations in Danforth:
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, 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.)
  • WGFA (1360 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WATSEKA, IL; Owner: IROQUOIS COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WILL (580 AM; 5 kW; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIND (560 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))

Strongest FM radio stations in Danforth:
  • WGFA-FM (94.1 FM; WATSEKA, IL; Owner: IROQUOIS COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WYST (107.7 FM; FAIRBURY, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WVLI (95.1 FM; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: MILNER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WONU (89.7 FM; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY)
  • WJEZ (98.9 FM; DWIGHT, IL; Owner: LIVINGSTON COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WKIF (92.7 FM; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM OF ILLINOIS, INC.)
  • WIVR (101.7 FM; KENTLAND, IN; Owner: MILNER BROADCASTING ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WKCC (91.1 FM; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: KANKAKEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Danforth:
  • W34CD (Channel 34; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WCIA (Channel 3; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF CHAMPAIGN, L.L.C.)
  • WYIN (Channel 56; GARY, IN; Owner: NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W52BR (Channel 52; CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL; Owner: MARCIA COHEN)


Danforth fatal accident list:
May 26, 2002 05:05 AM, 2100n, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2
Oct 28, 2001 10:20 AM, Us-45, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 0 meters
Total average daily traffic: 2,100
Total average daily truck traffic: 168
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 2,600

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: KB9WQR, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00266525
    Grant Date: 07/06/2000, Expiration Date: 07/06/2010, Certifier: Thomas M Harnen
    Registrant: Thomas M Harnen, Danforth, IL 60930-0042


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-24-250 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 135 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8001P , Serial Number: 24-3241, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 01/04/1963
    Registrant (Individual): Charles C Classen, 3 Carlock Drive, Danforth, IL 60930


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 3

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