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Fayette County

Population in July 2008: 552. Population change since 2000: -1.1%
 

Males: 256  (46.4%)
Females: 296  (53.6%)

Median resident age:  43.1 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Zip codes: 62838.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $40,466 (it was $31,406 in 2000)
Farina:  $40,466
Illinois:  $54,124

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $22,135
Farina:  $22,135
Illinois:  $27,965

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $62,906 (it was $38,500 in 2000)
Farina:  $62,906
Illinois:  $208,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $73,452; Detached houses: $73,112; Mobile homes: $41,154

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Races in Farina:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.1%)
  • American Indian (0.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Farina: 71.3 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (35.3%), Irish (10.9%), United States (10.0%), English (7.5%), Scotch-Irish (1.8%), French (1.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/29/1875

Elevation: 585 feet

Land area: 1.44 square miles.

Population density: 383 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Farina

  • High school or higher: 77.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.0%
  • Unemployed: 12.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Farina village

  • Never married: 21.7%
  • Now married: 55.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.0%
  • Divorced: 13.0%

1 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.2%
Illinois:  12.3%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Farina, Illinois in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Farina to the number of sex offenders is 276 to 1.

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

Farina:  1.2% ($447)
Illinois:  1.8% ($2,285)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Decatur, IL (71.0 miles , pop. 81,860).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (80.4 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (215.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: St. Peter, IL (2.2 miles ), Kinmundy, IL (2.4 miles ), Iola, IL (2.8 miles) , Edgewood, IL (3.0 miles ), Alma, IL (3.3 miles ), Mason, IL (3.4 miles ), St. Elmo, IL (3.7 miles ), Brownstown, IL (3.8 miles ).

Latitude: 38.83 N, Longitude: 88.78 W

Area code: 618

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Population change in the 1990s: -17 (-3.0%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Food (9%)
  • Truck transportation (9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (8%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (7%)
  • Printing and related support activities (6%)
  • Public administration (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (17%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Social assistance (6%)
  • Construction (5%)
  • Food (4%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (11%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (8%)
  • Child care workers (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (5%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (5%)



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Farina-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 131% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1990, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.6 miles away from the Farina village center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/2/1990, a category 4 tornado 28.4 miles away from the village center injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Farina-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 60% 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 54.8 miles away from Farina 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 48.0 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 79.6 miles away from the city 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 55.9 miles away from Farina center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 40.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/21/2008 at 05:38:29, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, 4.0 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 55.4 miles away from Farina 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 Farina:
  • SALEM TOWNSHIP HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; SALEM, IL)
  • CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; FLORA, IL)
  • FAYETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; VANDALIA, IL)

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Farina:
  • LAKE LAND COLLEGE (about 50 miles; MATTOON, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,666)
  • EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; CHARLESTON, IL; FT enrollment: 9,582)
  • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-EDWARDSVILLE (about 64 miles; EDWARDSVILLE, IL; FT enrollment: 10,038)
  • SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE (about 67 miles; BELLEVILLE, IL; FT enrollment: 7,333)
  • VINCENNES UNIVERSITY (about 70 miles; VINCENNES, IN; FT enrollment: 6,201)
  • MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY (about 71 miles; DECATUR, IL; FT enrollment: 2,274)
  • LEWIS AND CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 72 miles; GODFREY, IL; FT enrollment: 3,451)
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Average household size:
This village:  2.3 people
Illinois:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  62.4%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  3.8%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  10.8%
Whole state:  10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  2.5%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Farina, IL


18 people in other noninstitutional group quarters


Farina compared to Illinois state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age 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 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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Banks with branches in Farina (2009 data):
  • Midland States Bank: Farina Branch at Walnut And Madison Streets, branch established on 1902-02-01. Info updated 2009-02-17: Bank assets: $438.0 mil, Deposits: $354.3 mil, headquarters in Effingham, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 16 total offices, Holding Company: Midland States Bancorp, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Fayette County Illinois:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (84%)
  • Electricity (11%)
  • Wood (2%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


Religion statistics for Farina

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristCatholic Church
Adherents37.3%15.1%14.5%9.3%7.4%
Congregations23.5%5.9%20.6%14.7%4.4%
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaAssemblies of GodUnited Church of ChristFree Methodist Church of North AmericaOther religions
Adherents4.0%2.6%2.1%1.7%5.8%
Congregations2.9%2.9%1.5%4.4%19.1%
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$190
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$1,056
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 2$1,478
Sewerage 1$2,808$33,6960$0
Water Supply 1$3,160$37,9200$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$142
Totals for Government 2$5,968$35,8085$2,866



Farina government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $214,000
    Solid Waste Management: $18,000
    All Other: $16,000
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $164,000
    Water Utilities: $103,000
    Regular Highways: $83,000
    Central Staff Services: $60,000
    General - Other: $45,000
    Police Protection: $42,000
    Parks & Recreation: $32,000
    Solid Waste Management: $19,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $331,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $8,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $375,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $141,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $365,000
    Other, NEC: $135,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $10,000
    Other, NEC: $6,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $26,000
    Interest Earnings: $18,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $37,000
    Regular Highways: $24,000
    Water Utilities: $12,000
    Parks & Recreation: $9,000
    General - Other: $4,000
    Police Protection: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $635,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $204,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $187,000
    Highways: $16,000
    All Other: $1,000
  • Tax - Property: $40,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $118,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $22,000

4.92% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,916 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.92%
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 Effingham County, IL  0.78% ($23,613 average AGI)
from Bond County, IL  0.45% ($33,083)
from Marion County, IL  0.33% ($41,154)


5.13% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($23,959 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.13%
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 Effingham County, IL  0.71% ($28,982 average AGI)
to Marion County, IL  0.49% ($18,821)
to Madison County, IL  0.39% ($26,742)


Strongest AM radio stations in Farina:
  • 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.)
  • WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WMIX (940 AM; 5 kW; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING CO OF ILLINOIS)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WCRA (1090 AM; daytime; 1 kW; EFFINGHAM, IL)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLBH (1170 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MATTOON, IL; Owner: MATTOON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Farina:
  • WCRC (95.7 FM; EFFINGHAM, IL; Owner: TWO PETAZ, INC.)
  • WRXX (95.3 FM; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WJBD-FM (100.1 FM; SALEM, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WTRH (93.3 FM; RAMSEY, IL; Owner: COUNTRYSIDE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJLY (88.3 FM; RAMSEY, IL; Owner: COUNTRYSIDE BROADCASTING)
  • WNOI (103.9 FM; FLORA, IL; Owner: H & R COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WXEF (97.9 FM; EFFINGHAM, IL; Owner: PREMIER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKJT (102.3 FM; TEUTOPOLIS, IL; Owner: JOHN W. KIRBY)

TV broadcast stations around Farina:
  • WUSI-TV (Channel 16; OLNEY, IL; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • W29CI (Channel 29; SALEM, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WPXS (Channel 13; MT. VERNON, IL; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)


Farina fatal accident list:
Oct 1, 1987 10:00 AM, 37, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 6
Total length: 19 meters (62ft)
Total costs: $399,000
Total average daily traffic: 21,254
Total average daily truck traffic: 7,401

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Lisa M Minney, Route 2 Box 108, Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 129.8 m
    Registrant: Crown Castle Usa Inc., 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (724) 416-2516, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 3
  • Jct I57 And Rt 185, Call Sign: KNEP334, Licensee ID: L00042022
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.975 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/17/2002, Expiration Date: 12/24/2012
    Registrant: Green Line Equipment Inc, Farina, IL 62838
  • 1/4 Mi Se Of I57 And Rt 185, Call Sign: KNEU874, Licensee ID: L00042726
    Assigned Frequencies : 159.510 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/12/2003, Expiration Date: 02/05/2013
    Registrant: Blomberg Trucking Inc, Farina, IL 62838, Phone: (618) 245-6510
  • Park Tank, Corner Of Van Buren Street & Hickory Street, Type: Tank, Structure height: 5 m, Call Sign: WPTY457
    Assigned Frequencies : 451.050 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/11/2002, Expiration Date: 01/11/2012, Certifier: John S Roberts
    Registrant: National License Corp., 9050 Briarclift Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46256, Phone: (317) 849-5866, Fax: (317) 841-3328, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 7
  • Call Sign: KB9GKZ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00812138
    Grant Date: 02/12/2004, Expiration Date: 05/03/2014, Certifier: Calvin D Byers
    Registrant: Calvin D Byers, Rr 1 Box 218, Farina, IL 62838
  • Call Sign: KB9HUM, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00577478
    Grant Date: 10/26/2002, Expiration Date: 06/23/2012
    Registrant: Julie D Aderman, Rr 2 Box 144, Farina, IL 62838
  • Call Sign: KB9HUN, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00562994
    Grant Date: 09/11/2002, Expiration Date: 06/23/2012
    Registrant: Douglas T Aderman, Rr 2 Box 144, Farina, IL 62838
  • Call Sign: KB9UYO, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 07/02/1999, Expiration Date: 07/02/2009
    Registrant: Kenneth L Wilson, Rr 1 Box 232, Farina, IL 62838
  • Call Sign: W9FIU, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00242449
    Grant Date: 04/07/2006, Expiration Date: 05/07/2016, Certifier: Roger P Ries
    Registrant: Roger P Ries, 2275 Raven Road, Farina, IL 62838
  • Call Sign: KC9IYM, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01124662
    Grant Date: 03/03/2006, Expiration Date: 03/03/2016, Certifier: Allen L Smith
    Registrant: Allen L Smith, 204 Jenny Haley Dr, Farina, IL 62838
  • Call Sign: KC9JIY, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01143074
    Grant Date: 04/21/2006, Expiration Date: 04/21/2016, Certifier: Bill J Walters
    Registrant: Bill J Walters, 355 Gull Lane, Farina, IL 62838


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150M (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 81 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 9494U , Serial Number: 15078442, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 05/28/1976
    Registrant (Corporation): Salem Flying Club Inc, Rr 1 Box 7, Farina, IL 62838


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 2
  • Hazardous Condition: 1

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