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Williamson County

Population in 2011: 292. Population change since 2000: +7.0%
 

Males: 153  (52.6%)
Females: 139  (47.4%)

Median resident age:  35.6 years
Illinois median age:  42.2 years

Zip codes: 62841.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $34,148 (it was $24,219 in 2000)
Freeman Spur:

$34,148
Illinois:

$53,966
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $17,353

Freeman Spur village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $37,900 (it was $30,500 in 2000)
Freeman Spur:

$37,900
Illinois:

$202,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $54,849; Detached houses: $60,542; Mobile homes: $31,010

Median gross rent in 2009: $515.

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Freeman Spur races chart
  • White alone - 270 (94.1%)
  • Black alone - 12 (4.2%)
  • Two or more races - 3 (1.0%)
  • American Indian alone - 1 (0.3%)
  • Hispanic - 1 (0.3%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Freeman Spur: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (17.9%), German (11.7%), Italian (9.9%), United States (8.1%), Dutch (4.8%), English (4.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 385 feet

Land area: 0.40 square miles.

Population density: 723 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Freeman Spur:

  • High school or higher: 68.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 16.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Freeman Spur village:

  • Never married: 26.3%
  • Now married: 44.9%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 10.1%
  • Divorced: 17.7%

0 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.0%
Illinois:  12.3%



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists there was 1 registered sex offender living in Freeman Spur, Illinois as of June 20, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Freeman Spur to the number of sex offenders is 280 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $515 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $350 (1.0%)
Freeman Spur satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Evansville, IN (79.5 miles , pop. 121,582).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (85.9 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (284.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Zeigler, IL (2.0 miles ), Herrin, IL (2.1 miles ), Orient, IL (2.1 miles ), Johnston City, IL (2.2 miles ), West Frankfort, IL (2.2 miles ), Colp, IL (2.4 miles ), Energy, IL (2.5 miles ), Royalton, IL (2.5 miles ).

Latitude: 37.86 N, Longitude: 89.00 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 618

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

9.1%
Illinois:

8.9%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -23 (-7.8%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (43%)
  • Manufacturing (28%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (12%)
  • Retail trade (6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (6%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (2%)
  • Public administration (2%)
  • Manufacturing (33%)
  • Health care and social assistance (24%)
  • Accommodation and food services (24%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (12%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (10%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (21%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)

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Tornado activity:

Freeman Spur-area historical tornado activity is above Illinois state average. It is 168% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/18/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 18.5 miles away from the Freeman Spur 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 F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 1.8 miles away from the village center killed 11 people and injured 200 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Freeman Spur-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 37% 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 73.1 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 56.2 miles away from Freeman Spur 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 67.1 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 89.9 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 75.8 miles away from Freeman Spur center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 70.6 miles away from the city 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 Williamson County (5) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 3, Floods: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Freeman Spur:

  • HERRIN HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 9 miles away; HERRIN, IL)
  • HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 11 miles away; MARION, IL)
  • MARION IL VA MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care - Veterans Administration, Government Federal, about 11 miles away; MARION, IL)

Amtrak stations near Freeman Spur:

  • 16 miles: CARBONDALE (401 S. ILLINOIS AVE.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
  • 17 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 Freeman Spur:

  • John A Logan College (about 10 miles; Carterville, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,443)
  • Southern Illinois University Carbondale (about 16 miles; Carbondale, IL; FT enrollment: 16,261)
  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 48 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; FT enrollment: 7,475)
  • Kaskaskia College (about 50 miles; Centralia, IL; FT enrollment: 2,425)
  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 59 miles; Paducah, KY; FT enrollment: 2,353)
  • Southwestern Illinois College (about 68 miles; Belleville, IL; FT enrollment: 5,638)
  • University of Southern Indiana (about 73 miles; Evansville, IN; FT enrollment: 8,149)

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

 
Williamson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  PM10

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 15.2. This is significantly better than average.
City:

15.2
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 16.4. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 14.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

16.4
U.S.:

22.1


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 15.7%
(15.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This village:  2.5 people
Illinois:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  63.8%
Whole state:  67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  9.1%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Freeman Spur, IL


Freeman Spur compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below 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 (%)


Freeman Spur travel time to work - commute
Freeman Spur mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (75%)
  • Electricity (22%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)


2008 Presidential Election results in Williamson County Illinois:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Freeman Spur (based on Williamson County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 52.08%
Here52.1%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USA
Adherents46.8%14.6%10.2%5.6%4.8%
Congregations29.2%4.7%15.1%7.5%8.5%
NameChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)United Church of ChristPresbyterian Church (USA)National Association of Free Will BaptistsOther
Adherents3.6%2.1%1.3%1.3%9.6%
Congregations2.8%0.9%3.8%3.8%23.6%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 14
Williamson County:

2.18 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.16 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Williamson County:

0.16 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 29
Williamson County:

4.52 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 47
Here:

7.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.8%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Williamson County:

28.0%
Illinois:

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

11.9%
State:

14.5%

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$655
Totals for Government 0$0 9$655

Freeman Spur government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $28,000 ($95.89)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $51,000 ($174.66)
    Sewerage: $42,000 ($143.84)
    Financial Administration: $32,000 ($109.59)
    Regular Highways: $8,000 ($27.40)
    Police Protection: $6,000 ($20.55)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($3.42)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $8,000 ($27.40)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $128,000 ($438.36)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $198,000 ($678.08)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $198,000 ($678.08)
    Water Utilities: $128,000 ($438.36)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $5,000 ($17.12)
    Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($13.70)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff: $2,000 ($6.85)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $179,000 ($613.01)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $50,000 ($171.23)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $24,000 ($82.19)
    Highways: $8,000 ($27.40)
  • Tax - Public Utilities: $12,000 ($41.10)
    Property: $5,000 ($17.12)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $18,000 ($61.64)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $8,000 ($27.40)

7.04% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,708 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.04%
Illinois average:

5.66%

0.07% of residents moved from foreign countries ($284 average AGI)
Williamson County:

0.07%
Illinois average:

0.19%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Jackson County, IL  1.21% ($30,691 average AGI)
from Franklin County, IL  0.85% ($30,598)
from Johnson County, IL  0.36% ($30,643)


6.39% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,544 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.39%
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 Jackson County, IL  1.01% ($25,626 average AGI)
to Franklin County, IL  0.75% ($29,200)
to Saline County, IL  0.25% ($25,719)

Strongest AM radio stations in Freeman Spur:

  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJPF (1340 AM; 1 kW; HERRIN, IL; Owner: ZRG OF ILLINOIS, INC.)
  • WFRX (1300 AM; 1 kW; WEST FRANKFORT, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGGH (1150 AM; 5 kW; MARION, IL)
  • 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.)
  • 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.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WCIL (1020 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: LYLE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMCL (1060 AM; 3 kW; MCLEANSBORO, IL; Owner: DANA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KZIM (960 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Freeman Spur:

  • WXLT (103.5 FM; CHRISTOPHER, IL; Owner: ZRG OF ILLINOIS, INC.)
  • WDDD-FM (107.3 FM; MARION, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVZA (92.7 FM; HERRIN, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQUL (97.7 FM; WEST FRANKFORT, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCIL-FM (101.5 FM; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: LYLE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WAWJ (90.1 FM; MARION, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WOOZ-FM (99.9 FM; HARRISBURG, IL; Owner: ZIMMER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WQRL (106.3 FM; BENTON, IL; Owner: DANA COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WUEZ (95.1 FM; CARTERVILLE, IL; Owner: ZRG OF ILLINOIS, INC.)
  • WISH-FM (98.9 FM; GALATIA, IL; Owner: GALATIA FM JOINT VENTURE)
  • WDQN-FM (95.9 FM; DUQUOIN, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WSIU (91.9 FM; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WTAO-FM (105.1 FM; MURPHYSBORO, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KEZS-FM (102.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WXAN (103.9 FM; AVA, IL; Owner: HAROLD L. LAWDER)
  • WBVN (104.5 FM; CARRIER MILLS, IL; Owner: KENNETH W. AND JANE A. ANDERSON)
  • WDBX (91.1 FM; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: HETERODYNE BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Freeman Spur:

  • W15BU (Channel 17; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WSIL-TV (Channel 3; HARRISBURG, IL; Owner: WSIL-TV, INC.)
  • WSIU-TV (Channel 8; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KBSI (Channel 23; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: KBSI LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • WTCT (Channel 27; MARION, IL; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • W10AH (Channel 10; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)

Freeman Spur fatal accident list:

May 3, 1991 10:15 AM, Orange St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 16, 1982 05:29 PM, Galena, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 6 meters (20ft)
Total average daily traffic: 2,050
Total average daily truck traffic: 41
Total future (year 2021) average daily traffic: 2,400

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 1
  • Hazardous Condition: 1


Freeman Spur on our top lists:

  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Farm product raw material merchant wholesalers"
  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations:"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Healthcare practitioner and technical occupations:"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Data processing and other information services"
  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers"
  • #46 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors"
  • #70 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2003 (pop. 50,000+)"

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