Dunfermline, Illinois

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Population in July 2008: 301. Population change since 2000: +14.9%

Males: 151	(50.4%)
Females: 150	(49.6%)

Median resident age:	36.9 years
Illinois median age:	34.7 years

Zip codes: 61524.

Estimated median household income in 2008: $47,929 (it was $35,357 in 2000)

Dunfermline:	$47,929
Illinois:	$56,235

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $21,646

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $86,772 (it was $49,100 in 2000)

Dunfermline:	$86,772
Illinois:	$214,900

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $108,860; Detached houses: $104,682; Mobile homes: $95,000

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Races in Dunfermline:

White Non-Hispanic (95.0%)
American Indian (4.2%)
Two or more races (2.7%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Dunfermline: 72.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (17.9%), English (15.3%), German (11.5%), Scottish (3.1%), Dutch (2.7%), Irish (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 08/11/1947

Elevation: 635 feet

Land area: 0.13 square miles.

Population density: 2298 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Dunfermline

High school or higher: 81.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Unemployed: 7.0%
Mean travel time to work: 27.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Dunfermline village

Never married: 17.6%
Now married: 63.3%
Separated: 1.0%
Widowed: 5.7%
Divorced: 12.4%

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 May 2009.

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

Dunfermline:	1.3% ($638)
Illinois:	1.8% ($2,285)

Dunfermline satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Peoria, IL (27.2 miles , pop. 112,936).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (129.4 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (153.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: St. David, IL (1.0 miles ), Bryant, IL (1.9 miles ), Canton, IL (2.1 miles ), Banner, IL (2.6 miles) , Liverpool, IL (2.7 miles) , Cuba, IL (2.9 miles ), Norris, IL (3.0 miles) , Lewistown, IL (3.0 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1996: 2 buildings, average cost: $55,000
1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $53,300
1998: 1 building, cost: $60,000
1999: 1 building, cost: $75,000
2000: 1 building, cost: $75,000
2001: 4 buildings, average cost: $111,900
2002: 7 buildings, average cost: $50,000
2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $75,000
2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $67,500
2005: 7 buildings, average cost: $107,100
2006: 1 building, cost: $67,000
2007: 1 building, cost: $152,800
2008: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)

Latitude: 40.49 N, Longitude: 90.03 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 309

Dunfermline household income distribution

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Crime in Dunfermline by Year
Type	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008
Murders	0	0	0	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Rapes	0	0	0	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Robberies	0	0	0	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Assaults	0	0	0	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Burglaries	2	0	0	0	0	0
per 100,000	749.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Thefts	2	0	1	2	0	0
per 100,000	749.1	0.0	350.9	682.6	0.0	0.0
Auto thefts	0	1	0	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	355.9	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Arson	0	0	0	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9)	82.4	28.5	14.0	27.3	0.0	0.0

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Population change in the 1990s: -3 (-1.1%).

Most common industries for males (%):

Construction (19%)
Accommodation and food services (12%)
Metal and metal products (7%)
Public administration (7%)
Machinery (6%)
Motor vehicle and parts dealers (6%)
Truck transportation (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Health care (15%)
Public administration (15%)
Arts, entertainment, and recreation (11%)
Food (8%)
Finance and insurance (8%)
Educational services (8%)
Social assistance (8%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (12%)
Metal workers and plastic workers (12%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
Construction laborers (6%)
Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Health technologists and technicians (9%)
Law enforcement workers including supervisors (8%)
Cashiers (8%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
Communications equipment operators (6%)
Postsecondary teachers (4%)

Average climate in Dunfermline, Illinois

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Dunfermline, Illinois average temperatures

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Dunfermline-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 155% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/13/1995, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.8 miles away from the Dunfermline village center injured 45 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/29/1976, a category 4 tornado 25.9 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Dunfermline-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Illinois state average. It is 99% 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 89.3 miles away from Dunfermline 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 90.6 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 Dunfermline:

GRAHAM HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION (about 5 miles; CANTON, IL)
MASON DISTRICT HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; HAVANA, IL)
PEKIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; PEKIN, IL)

Political contributions by individuals in Dunfermline, IL

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dunfermline:

ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE (about 24 miles; EAST PEORIA, IL; Full-time enrollment: 6,404)
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY (about 26 miles; PEORIA, IL; FT enrollment: 5,262)
WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 34 miles; MACOMB, IL; FT enrollment: 11,096)
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 55 miles; NORMAL, IL; FT enrollment: 18,785)
LINCOLN LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 57 miles; SPRINGFIELD, IL; FT enrollment: 3,756)
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD (about 57 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 2,357)
ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (about 62 miles; BLOOMINGTON, IL; FT enrollment: 2,019)

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

DUNFERMLINE-ST DAVID WATER COMMISSION (Population served: 850, Purch_surface_water):

Past health violations:

OCCT Study Recommendation - Between AUG-01-1995 and AUG-07-1996, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-07-1996)

OCCT Study Recommendation - Between JAN-12-1995 and AUG-07-1996, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-07-1996)

Average household size:

This village:	2.5 people
Illinois:	2.6 people

Percentage of family households:

This village:	75.5%
Whole state:	67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This village:	2.8%
Whole state:	4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:

This village:	9.5%
Whole state:	10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:

This village:	7.5%
Whole state:	5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Dunfermline, IL

Dunfermline compared to Illinois state average:

Median house value 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 below state average.
Length of stay since moving in above 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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Educational Attainment

School Enrollment by Level of School

Dunfermline mode of transportation to work chart

2004 Presidential Election results in Fulton County Illinois:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Utility gas (88%) Electricity (10%) Wood (2%)

Religion statistics for Dunfermline

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 39.12%

Here		39.1%
USA		50.2%

Adherents

Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.

Name	United Methodist Church	Catholic Church	Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	Christian Churches and Churches of Christ	Church of the Nazarene
Adherents	26.0%	13.2%	11.2%	7.4%	5.9%
Congregations	28.2%	4.7%	5.9%	7.1%	11.8%

Name	Presbyterian Church (USA)	American Baptist Churches in the USA	United Church of Christ	Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	Other
Adherents	5.4%	5.0%	4.7%	3.1%	17.9%
Congregations	4.7%	2.4%	3.5%	2.4%	29.4%

Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
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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
Police Protection - Officers	1	$3,945	$47,340	0	$0
Streets and Highways	0	$0		1	$374
Totals for Government	1	$3,945	$47,340	1	$374

Dunfermline government finances in 2002:

Charges - All Other: $1,000
Parks & Recreation: $0
Current Operations - Regular Highways: $44,000
General - Other: $35,000

General Public Buildings: $9,000

Financial Administration: $8,000

Police Protection: $3,000

Central Staff Services: $2,000

Judicial and Legal Services: $1,000
Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $15,000
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $59,000
State Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $22,000
General Support: $20,000

Highways: $7,000
Tax - Property: $8,000
Public Utilities: $1,000
Total Salaries & Wages: $59,000

4.62% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,412 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	4.62%
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 Peoria County, IL	1.06% ($39,267 average AGI)
from Tazewell County, IL	0.51% ($28,429)
from McDonough County, IL	0.43% ($37,492)

5.22% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,091 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.22%
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 Peoria County, IL	1.06% ($33,345 average AGI)
to Tazewell County, IL	0.59% ($31,610)
to McDonough County, IL	0.47% ($20,167)

Strongest AM radio stations in Dunfermline:

WBYS (1560 AM; daytime; 0 kW; CANTON, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
WVEL (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PEKIN, IL)
WWFS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
WMBD (1470 AM; 5 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
WAIK (1590 AM; 5 kW; GALESBURG, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dunfermline:

WBYS-FM (107.9 FM; CANTON, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
WWCT (96.5 FM; FARMINGTON, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
WPPY (101.1 FM; GLASFORD, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
WCBU (89.9 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: BRADLEY UNIVERSITY)
WIXO (99.9 FM; BARTONVILLE, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
WGLO (95.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
WXMP (105.7 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
WCIC (91.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
WBNH (88.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: CENTRAL ILLINOIS RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
WPBG (93.3 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
WZPW (92.3 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: B&G BROADCASTING, INC.)
WLMD (104.7 FM; BUSHNELL, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
WJEQ (102.7 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: CENTRAL ILLINOIS BROADCASTING INC)
WFYR (97.3 FM; ELMWOOD, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Dunfermline:

WHOI (Channel 19; PEORIA, IL; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF PEORIA, LLC)
WTVP (Channel 47; PEORIA, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS VALLEY PUB TELECOMM CORP)
WEEK-TV (Channel 25; PEORIA, IL; Owner: WEEK-TV LICENSE, INC.)
WMBD-TV (Channel 31; PEORIA, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, L.L.C.)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2

Call Sign: KC9BVL, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00522371
Grant Date: 05/24/2002, Expiration Date: 05/24/2012, Certifier: Tim D Formhals
Registrant: Tim D Formhals, Dunfermline, IL 61524
Call Sign: KC9IOQ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01095537
Grant Date: 12/16/2005, Expiration Date: 12/16/2015, Certifier: Harold R Carpentier
Registrant: Harold R Carpentier, Dunfermline, IL 61524

Dunfermline on our top lists:

#5 on the list of "Top 100 safest cities (lowest city-data.com crime index)"
#15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Occupational and physical therapist assistants and aides"
#27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Fire fighting and prevention workers including supervisors"
#29 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations"
#54 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Legal occupations:"
#57 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Media and communication equipment workers"
#61 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Financial specialists:"

#9 (61524) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Croatian first ancestries"

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