Du Bois, Illinois

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Population in July 2008: 207. Population change since 2000: -6.8%

Males: 110	(53.6%)
Females: 97	(46.4%)

Median resident age:	35.3 years
Illinois median age:	34.7 years

Zip codes: 62831.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $39,191 (it was $30,417 in 2000)

Du Bois:	$39,191
Illinois:	$54,124

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $16,038

Du Bois:	$16,038
Illinois:	$27,965

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $67,481 (it was $41,300 in 2000)

Du Bois:	$67,481
Illinois:	$208,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $75,796; Detached houses: $72,711; Mobile homes: $55,625

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Races in Du Bois:

White Non-Hispanic (95.9%)
Hispanic (2.3%)
Two or more races (1.8%)
American Indian (1.4%)

2008 cost of living index in Du Bois: 71.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Polish (48.2%), German (14.4%), Italian (4.1%), United States (2.7%), Irish (2.3%), English (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 524 feet

Land area: 1.07 square miles.

Population density: 194 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Du Bois

High school or higher: 68.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Unemployed: 4.5%
Mean travel time to work: 30.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Du Bois village

Never married: 19.0%
Now married: 47.6%
Separated: 1.4%
Widowed: 15.6%
Divorced: 16.3%

0 residents are foreign born

This village:	0.0%
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:

Du Bois:	1.2% ($483)
Illinois:	1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Louis, MO (62.4 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (263.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Radom, IL (2.0 miles ), Tamaroa, IL (2.5 miles ), Ashley, IL (2.7 miles ), Waltonville, IL (3.1 miles ), Richview, IL (3.3 miles ), Woodlawn, IL (3.5 miles ), Nashville, IL (3.5 miles ), Sesser, IL (3.6 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1996: 0 buildings
1997: 0 buildings
1998: 0 buildings
1999: 0 buildings
2000: 0 buildings
2001: 0 buildings
2002: 1 building, cost: $100,000
2003: 1 building, cost: $122,900
2004: 1 building, cost: $129,600
2005: 0 buildings
2006: 0 buildings
2007: 0 buildings
2008: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

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Latitude: 38.22 N, Longitude: 89.21 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 618

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Population change in the 1990s: -38 (-14.6%).

Most common industries for males (%):

Construction (14%)
Truck transportation (9%)
Department and other general merchandise stores (7%)
Administrative and support and waste management services (7%)
Repair and maintenance (7%)
Public administration (7%)
Food (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Department and other general merchandise stores (15%)
Health care (13%)
Accommodation and food services (13%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
Educational services (10%)
Social assistance (8%)
Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (8%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Assemblers and fabricators (16%)
Other sales and related workers including supervisors (9%)
Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9%)
Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
Financial managers (7%)
Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Cashiers (10%)
Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (10%)
Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8%)
Waiters and waitresses (8%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
Child care workers (8%)
Farmers and farm managers (5%)

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Du Bois-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 152% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/18/1957, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 9.2 miles away from the Du Bois village center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 12/18/1957, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.2 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 45 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Du Bois-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 52% 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 73.7 miles away from Du Bois 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 82.9 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 75.2 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 Du Bois 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 76.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 65.8 miles away from Du Bois center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Du Bois:

WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; NASHVILLE, IL)
MARSHALL BROWNING HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; DU QUOIN, IL)
PINCKNEYVILLE COMMUNITY DIST HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; PINCKNEYVILLE, IL)

Political contributions by individuals in Du Bois, IL

Amtrak station near Du Bois:

15 miles: DU QUOIN (20 N. CHESTNUT ST.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Du Bois:

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-CARBONDALE (about 36 miles; CARBONDALE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 19,742)
JOHN A LOGAN COLLEGE (about 38 miles; CARTERVILLE, IL; FT enrollment: 4,255)
SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE (about 45 miles; BELLEVILLE, IL; FT enrollment: 7,333)
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-EDWARDSVILLE (about 53 miles; EDWARDSVILLE, IL; FT enrollment: 10,038)
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 62 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; FT enrollment: 10,286)
SAINT LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-FOREST PARK (about 64 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; FT enrollment: 3,441)
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 66 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; FT enrollment: 7,227)

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Average household size:

This village:	2.3 people
Illinois:	2.6 people

Percentage of family households:

This village:	56.3%
Whole state:	67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This village:	8.3%
Whole state:	4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:

This village:	15.7%
Whole state:	10.7%

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

This village:	2.4%
Whole state:	5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Du Bois, IL

Du Bois compared to Illinois state average:

Median house value significantly below state average.
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage significantly below state average.
House age above 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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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Utility gas (74%) Electricity (15%) Bottled, tank, or LP gas (11%)

Religion statistics for Du Bois

Adherents

Name	Catholic Church	Lutheran Church	United Church of Christ	Southern Baptist Convention	United Methodist Church
Adherents	38.5%	23.4%	19.8%	8.7%	6.3%
Congregations	14.3%	16.7%	26.2%	14.3%	11.9%

Name	Presbyterian Church (USA)	International Church of the Foursquare Gospel	Assemblies of God	Christian Churches and Churches of Christ	Other religions
Adherents	1.7%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.2%
Congregations	4.8%	2.4%	2.4%	2.4%	4.8%

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.

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
Sewerage	0	$0		1	$556
Water Supply	0	$0		1	$153
Totals for Government	0	$0		2	$709

Du Bois government finances in 2002:

Charges - All Other: $5,000
Solid Waste Management: $0
Current Operations - Water Utilities: $40,000
Central Staff Services: $32,000

Regular Highways: $19,000

General - Other: $7,000

Parks & Recreation: $3,000
General - Interest on Debt: $0
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $197,000
Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $192,000
Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $5,000
Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $12,000
Interest Earnings: $7,000
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $236,000
Revenue - Water Utilities: $65,000
State Intergovernmental - General Support: $25,000
Highways: $6,000

All Other: $5,000
Tax - Property: $12,000
NEC: $4,000
Total Salaries & Wages: $25,000
Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $12,000

5.91% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,687 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.91%
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 St. Clair County, IL	1.17% ($38,155 average AGI)
from Marion County, IL	0.76% ($33,978)
from Clinton County, IL	0.59% ($40,861)

6.18% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,396 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.18%
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 St. Clair County, IL	1.00% ($28,918 average AGI)
to Jefferson County, IL	0.66% ($35,725)
to Marion County, IL	0.58% ($35,429)

Strongest AM radio stations in Du Bois:

WMIX (940 AM; 5 kW; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING CO OF ILLINOIS)
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.)
WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
WGGH (1150 AM; 5 kW; MARION, IL)
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.)
KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
WMCL (1060 AM; 3 kW; MCLEANSBORO, IL; Owner: DANA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Du Bois:

WNSV (104.7 FM; NASHVILLE, IL; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)
WIBV (102.1 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: BENJAMIN STRATEMEYER)
WDML (106.9 FM; WOODLAWN, IL; Owner: VOLUNTEER BROADCASTING OF ILLINOIS)
WDQN-FM (95.9 FM; DUQUOIN, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
WBMV (89.7 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC)
WCIL-FM (101.5 FM; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: LYLE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WVSI (88.9 FM; MT. VERNON, IL; Owner: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
WCXO (96.7 FM; CARLYLE, IL; Owner: CLINTON COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
WDLJ (97.5 FM; BREESE, IL; Owner: KM RADIO OF BREESE, L.L.C.)
WJBD-FM (100.1 FM; SALEM, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
WRXX (95.3 FM; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
WXAN (103.9 FM; AVA, IL; Owner: HAROLD L. LAWDER)
WXLT (103.5 FM; CHRISTOPHER, IL; Owner: ZRG OF ILLINOIS, INC.)
WAWJ (90.1 FM; MARION, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
K201FL (88.1 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Du Bois:

WSIU-TV (Channel 8; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
WPXS (Channel 13; MT. VERNON, IL; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
W29CI (Channel 29; SALEM, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
W15BU (Channel 17; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1

Robert J Knievel, 2.7 Mi W, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 92.4 m
Registrant: Kinder Morgan, Inc., 370 Van Gordon St., Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone: (303) 763-2922, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1

DUBOIS, 2.7 Mi W, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 92.4 m, Call Sign: WPVV922, Licensee ID: L00896575
Assigned Frequencies : 5974.85 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 5945.20 MHz
Grant Date: 09/17/2002, Expiration Date: 09/17/2012, Certifier: Kenneth D Anderson
Registrant: Great Western Communications, LLC

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