Eldred, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 146 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -30.8%
 
Males: 87  (60.0%)
Females: 59  (40.0%)
Median resident age:

53.5 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62027.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $46,980 (it was $26,250 in 2000)
Eldred:

$46,980
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $40,957 (it was $13,772 in 2000)

Eldred village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $90,075 (it was $40,500 in 2000)
Eldred:

$90,075
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $77,485; detached houses: $82,639; mobile homes: $56,395
March 2022 cost of living index in Eldred: 83.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.5%
(6.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Eldred, IL (2022)
    • 15694.5%White alone
    • 31.8%Two or more races
    • 21.2%Asian alone
    • 10.6%Hispanic

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Eldred, Illinois as of April 30, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Eldred is 82 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (47.1%), Irish (11.5%), American (10.6%), Welsh (8.7%), Polish (7.7%), English (4.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/22/1905

Elevation: 454 feet

Land area: 0.13 square miles.

Population density: 1,085 people per square mile   (low).

Eldred, Illinois map

4 residents are foreign born (1.2% Europe).

This village:

2.4%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,272 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $795 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Charles, MO (34.5 miles , pop. 60,321).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (48.5 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (232.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Kampsville, IL (1.8 miles ),
Carrollton, IL (2.8 miles ),
Hamburg, IL (3.1 miles),
Hardin, IL (3.1 miles ),
Hillview, IL (3.4 miles),
Pearl, IL (3.5 miles),
Kane, IL (3.6 miles ),
Fieldon, IL (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 39.29 N, Longitude: 90.55 W

Area code: 217

Distribution of median household income in Eldred, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Eldred, IL in 2022
Eldred satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Eldred, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (19.8%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (8.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.5%)
  • Construction (6.6%)
  • Truck transportation (6.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.1%)
  • Construction (11.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (11.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.8%)
  • Paper (6.6%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (46.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (13.3%)
  • Truck transportation (8.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.4%)
  • Printing & related support activities (4.4%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (4.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Eldred, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Registered nurses (6.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (14.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (14.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (13.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (17.8%)
  • Registered nurses (15.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (11.1%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (8.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)

Average climate in Eldred, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 93.6. This is worse than average.

City:

93.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 37.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.1. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 17.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.1
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Eldred-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 57% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/1/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.2 miles away from the Eldred village center injured 15 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 1/24/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 39.8 miles away from the village center killed 3 people and injured 216 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Eldred-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 284% greater 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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 154.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 154.8 miles away from the city 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 146.9 miles away from Eldred 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 156.7 miles away from Eldred center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 174.7 miles away from Eldred center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 192.5 miles away from Eldred center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Greene County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 16, Floods: 14, Tornadoes: 5, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Eldred topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Eldred:

  • THOMAS H BOYD MEMORIAL HSP (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; CARROLLTON, IL)
  • CALHOUN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTME (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; HARDIN, IL)
  • CALHOUN NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; HARDIN, IL)
  • WHITE HALL NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; WHITE HALL, IL)
  • WHITE HALL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 14 miles away; WHITE HALL, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Eldred:

  • Lewis and Clark Community College (about 31 miles; Godfrey, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,189)
  • Lindenwood University (about 35 miles; Saint Charles, MO; FT enrollment: 11,117)
  • St Charles Community College (about 37 miles; Cottleville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,302)
  • University of Missouri-St Louis (about 42 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 10,322)
  • Maryville University of Saint Louis (about 45 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 3,651)
  • Missouri Baptist University (about 45 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 2,898)
  • Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (about 46 miles; Edwardsville, IL; FT enrollment: 11,933)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Eldred Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Greene County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

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

  • ELDRED (Population served: 211, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.1 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

49.5%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

14.4%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Eldred:

Marital status in Eldred, IL
  • Never married: 10.2%
  • Now married: 49.6%
  • Separated: 5.2%
  • Widowed: 12.0%
  • Divorced: 23.1%

For population 25 years and over in Eldred:

  • High school or higher: 89.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.9
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Eldred, IL (based on Greene County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,35918
Evangelical Protestant2,42019
Catholic1,7643
Other1-
None6,342-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Greene County:

4.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Here:

6.56 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Greene County:

5.83 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Greene County:

9.1%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Greene County:

27.5%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.5%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

63.6%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

62.3%
State:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Here:

23.8
Illinois:

28.6

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Eldred:

25.8%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Eldred:

6.9
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

12.7%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
This city:

67.7%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Eldred:

88.0%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Eldred, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 0$0 1$522
Other Government Administration 0$0 10$271
Totals for Government 0$0 11$793

Eldred government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $24,000 ($164.38)
    Central Staff Services: $16,000 ($109.59)
    Regular Highways: $11,000 ($75.34)
    General Public Buildings: $4,000 ($27.40)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($20.55)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $21,000 ($143.84)

Eldred government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($20.55)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $41,000 ($280.82)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $40,000 ($273.97)
    Highways: $5,000 ($34.25)
  • Tax - Property: $3,000 ($20.55)

Eldred government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $244,000 ($1671.23)

Strongest AM radio stations in Eldred:

  • 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.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • KIRL (1460 AM; 5 kW; ST. CHARLES, MO; Owner: BRONCO BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KFUO (850 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • KSIV (1320 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KATZ (1600 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Eldred:

  • KPCR-FM (94.1 FM; BOWLING GREEN, MO; Owner: FOUR HIM ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.)
  • W202AV (88.3 FM; WHITE HALL, IL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WRLJ (88.3 FM; WHITE HALL, IL; Owner: CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY RADIO, INC)
  • WMLL (104.1 FM; JERSEYVILLE, IL; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KATZ-FM (100.3 FM; ALTON, IL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WIPA (89.3 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF IL AT SPRINGFIELD)
  • WBBA-FM (97.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: BROWN RADIO GROUP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Eldred:

  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 66ft / 20.0mTotal length
  • $154,000Total costs
  • 4,350Total average daily traffic
  • 717Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,660Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Eldred, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 51940-1949
  • 11970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Eldred, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Eldred)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 1/2 Mi S Of Eldred Blacktop Rr 1 (Lat: 39.280611 Lon: -90.552611), Call Sign: KNCD358, Licensee ID: L00435053,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.960 MHz, Grant Date: 12/27/2001, Expiration Date: 12/31/2011, Cancellation Date: 12/01/2011, Registrant: Honeydew Inc, Rr 1 Box 11, Eldred, IL 62027, Phone: (217) 983-2340

  • Blacktop 1/4 Mi W & 5 Mi S (Lat: 39.198111 Lon: -90.566778), Call Sign: KNCK269, Licensee ID: L00429762,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.900 MHz, Grant Date: 11/10/2011, Expiration Date: 01/12/2022, Cancellation Date: 03/19/2022, Registrant: Dan Wagner, Rt 1 Box 40, Carrollton, IL 62016, Phone: (217) 983-2677


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • BLUFFDALE, 890 N Eldred Ave (Lat: 39.248444 Lon: -90.540139), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 78.6 m, Call Sign: WQUV689,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6093.45 MHz, Grant Date: 10/27/2014, Expiration Date: 10/27/2024, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


Most common first names in Eldred, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
George877.0 years
Charles778.4 years
William779.3 years
James566.2 years
Robert575.2 years
Helen478.0 years
Edith486.5 years
Ethel482.5 years
John475.2 years
Ira371.7 years
Most common last names in Eldred, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Bushnell683.8 years
Schroeder681.5 years
Brannan580.8 years
Davidson589.0 years
Langer580.4 years
Mcglasson574.6 years
Camerer473.0 years
Flatt474.5 years
Hendrickson482.0 years
Ivers476.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Eldred, IL
  • 76.3%Utility gas
  • 13.2%Electricity
  • 9.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Eldred, IL
  • 64.7%Electricity
  • 35.3%Utility gas


Eldred compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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