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Pike County

Population in July 2008: 66. Population change since 2000: -7.0%
 

Males: 35  (53.5%)
Females: 31  (46.5%)

Median resident age:  44.5 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Zip code: 62363


Estimated median household income in 2008: $27,111 (it was $20,000 in 2000)
Florence:  $27,111
Illinois:  $56,235

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $13,238

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $34,108 (it was $19,300 in 2000)
Florence:  $34,108
Illinois:  $214,900

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $42,190; Detached houses: $44,690; Mobile homes: $18,750

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Races in Florence:

  • White Non-Hispanic (100.0%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Florence: 69.3 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (25.4%), German (7.0%), Dutch (2.8%), Irish (2.8%), Polish (2.8%), Italian (1.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/30/1939

Elevation: 450 feet

Land area: 0.20 square miles.

Population density: 326 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



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For population 25 years and over in Florence

  • High school or higher: 43.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 35.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 36.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Florence village

  • Never married: 18.0%
  • Now married: 56.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 16.0%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

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:

Florence:  1.0% ($199)
Illinois:  1.8% ($2,285)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, IL (52.2 miles , pop. 111,454).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (72.0 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (216.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Detroit, IL (1.9 miles) , Milton, IL (2.2 miles ), Valley City, IL (2.4 miles) , Time, IL (2.8 miles) , Winchester, IL (2.9 miles ), Griggsville, IL (2.9 miles ), Naples, IL (2.9 miles) , Exeter, IL (3.0 miles) .

Latitude: 39.63 N, Longitude: 90.61 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 217

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Population change in the 1990s: +26 (+57.8%).



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Florence-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 105% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/1/1983, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 29.1 miles away from the Florence village center injured 15 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/24/1961, a category 3 tornado 29.2 miles away from the village center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Florence-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Illinois state average. It is 99% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/2/1990 at 07:01:47, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 91.2 miles away from Florence center
On 1/29/1993 at 13:56:23, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 MD, 3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 93.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Florence:
  • ILLINI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • PASSAVANT AREA HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • THOMAS H BOYD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 25 miles; CARROLLTON, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Florence:
  • LINCOLN LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 55 miles; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,756)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD (about 55 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 2,357)
  • WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 58 miles; MACOMB, IL; FT enrollment: 11,096)
  • LEWIS AND CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 59 miles; GODFREY, IL; FT enrollment: 3,451)
  • ST CHARLES COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 59 miles; ST PETERS, MO; FT enrollment: 3,301)
  • LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY (about 61 miles; ST CHARLES, MO; FT enrollment: 5,116)
  • SAINT LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-FLORISSANT VALLEY (about 64 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; FT enrollment: 3,749)

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

Percentage of family households:
This village:  70.0%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  10.0%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This village:  15.1%
Whole state:  10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This village:  5.7%
Whole state:  5.1%


Florence compared to Illinois state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above 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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2004 Presidential Election results in Pike County Illinois:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (73%)
  • Electricity (15%)
  • Wood (12%)


Religion statistics for Florence

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 50.56%
Here50.6%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristSouthern Baptist ConventionChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Assemblies of God
Adherents23.3%18.1%14.0%10.6%6.9%
Congregations24.1%19.0%6.9%3.4%3.4%
NameChurch of the NazareneCatholic ChurchChurches of ChristGeneral Association of Regular Baptist ChurchesOther
Adherents6.7%6.0%4.6%2.3%7.6%
Congregations6.9%3.4%10.3%3.4%19.0%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$889
Totals for Government 0$0 9$889



Florence government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - General Public Buildings: $7,000
    Financial Administration: $7,000
    Regular Highways: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $12,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $8,000
    Highways: $2,000
  • Tax - NEC: $2,000
    Property: $2,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $10,000

4.39% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($22,050 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.39%
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 Adams County, IL  0.62% ($30,568 average AGI)
from Pike County, MO  0.34% ($27,000)
from Sangamon County, IL  0.29% ($30,588)


5.80% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,803 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.80%
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 Adams County, IL  0.97% ($24,525 average AGI)
to Sangamon County, IL  0.36% ($34,500)
to Morgan County, IL  0.35% ($29,905)


Strongest AM radio stations in Florence:
  • 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.)
  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WGEM (1440 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • WLDS (1180 AM; daytime; 1 kW; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • WBBA (1580 AM; 0 kW; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: BROWN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Florence:
  • WIPA (89.3 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF IL AT SPRINGFIELD)
  • WBBA-FM (97.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: BROWN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KGRC (92.9 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • 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)
  • WEAI (107.1 FM; LYNNVILLE, IL; Owner: JERDON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJVO (105.5 FM; SOUTH JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: MORGAN COUNTY B/CASTING CO., INC.)
  • KJFM (102.1 FM; LOUISIANA, MO; Owner: FOXFIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Florence:
  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • W49BS (Channel 49; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W53BP (Channel 53; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 0 meters
Total average daily traffic: 1,550
Total average daily truck traffic: 403
Total future (year 2021) average daily traffic: 2,405

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • FLORENCE, Lat: 42.219444 Lon: -89.623306, Call Sign: WQHT692
    Assigned Frequencies : 956.406 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/02/2007, Expiration Date: 11/02/2017, Certifier: Ginger Binger
    Registrant: Sensus, 450 N Gallatin Ave, Uniontown, PA 15401, Phone: (800) 637-3748, Fax: (800) 888-2403, Email:


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