Godfrey, Illinois

Back to Godfrey, IL housing info, Madison County, Illinois, IL smaller cities, IL small cities, All Cities.   We are giving away $1000 in prizes - enter simply by sending us your own city pictures! General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map Please wait while loading the map... Current weather forecast for Godfrey, IL Madison County Population in July 2008: 17,524. Population change since 2000: +7.6%   Males: 8,562   (48.9%) Females: 8,962   (51.1%) Median resident age:   41.7 years Illinois median age:   34.7 years Zip codes: 62035. Estimated median household income in 2007: $63,280 (it was $50,342 in 2000) Godfrey:   $63,280 Illinois:   $54,124 Estimated per capita income in 2007: $32,503 Godfrey:   $32,503 Illinois:   $27,965 Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $145,162 (it was $89,700 in 2000) Godfrey:   $145,162 Illinois:   $208,800 Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $190,109; Detached houses: $192,953; Townhouses or other attached units: $181,535; In 2-unit structures: $128,012; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $88,902; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $24,028; Mobile homes: $26,612 Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip code 62035 Godfrey, IL residents, houses, and apartments details Add your B&M business listing here for free. Over a million visitors/week. Get a huge advantage over your competition Races in Godfrey: White Non-Hispanic (93.3%) Black (4.0%) Hispanic (1.0%) Two or more races (0.7%) American Indian (0.7%) 2008 cost of living index in Godfrey: 77.2 (low, U.S. average is 100) Recent posts about Godfrey, Illinois on our local forum with over 700,000 registered users. Godfrey is mentioned 31 times on our forum: Godfrey Illinois and its vicinities  (11 replies) Alton, Granite City, and other communities  (33 replies) Who actually lives in Alton?  (45 replies) Alton, Illinois  (25 replies) Any suggestions where I can move in Illinois with my Gourmet Coffee Biz?  (15 replies) Fun Illinois question 3/19/08  (26 replies) Latest news from Godfrey, IL collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations Ancestries: German (34.2%), Irish (14.3%), English (13.6%), United States (8.4%), French (4.4%), Italian (3.3%). Current Local Time: CST time zone Incorporated on 04/24/1991 Elevation: 610 feet Land area: 34.5 square miles. Population density: 508 people per square mile   (low).

Latitude: 38.95 N, Longitude: 90.20 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -3,398 (-20.9%)
Workers who live and work in this village: 1,100 (14.8%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 618

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Godfrey, Illinois business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Average climate in Godfrey, Illinois

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Godfrey-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 136% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/24/1967, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.9 miles away from the Godfrey village center killed 3 people and injured 216 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1981, a category 4 tornado 16.2 miles away from the village center injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Godfrey-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Illinois state average. It is 91% 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 53.2 miles away from Godfrey center
On 10/24/1990 at 08:20:04, a magnitude 3.5 (3.2 LG, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 79.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/26/1992 at 05:41:38, a magnitude 3.5 (3.2 LG, 3.5 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 95.5 miles away from the city center
On 8/27/1993 at 00:08:34, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, 3.3 MD, Depth: 10.3 mi) earthquake occurred 60.0 miles away from Godfrey 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 62.8 miles away from the city center
On 12/29/2003 at 09:02:08, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 56.0 miles away from Godfrey center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

Political contributions by individuals in Godfrey, IL

• Lake West Wind Airport (Runways: 1)

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Notable locations in Godfrey: Rolling Hills Golf Course (A), Alden Hall (B), Reid Hall (C), Baldwin Hall (D), Caldwell Hall (E), Erickson Hall (F), Wade Hall (G), Trimpe Hall (H), Haskell Hall (I), Hatheway Hall (J), Fobes Hall (K), Gilman Hall (L). Display/hide their locations on the map Churches in Godfrey include: Bethany Church (A), Oblate Fathers Novitiate (B), Melville Church (C), Rocky Fork Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map Cemeteries: Godfrey City Cemetery (1), Bethany Cemetery (2), Valhalla Memorial Cemetery (3), Greenwood Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map Reservoirs: Godfrey Pond (A), Warren Levis Lake (B), Wilkinson Pond (C), Alton-Woodriver Sportsmens Reservoir (D). Display/hide their locations on the map Streams, rivers, and creeks: Rocky Fork (A), Little Piasa Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map Parks in Godfrey include: John M Olin Nature Preserve (1), Adams Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map Tourist attraction: Bluff City Tours Inc (Tours & Charters; 3002 Godfrey Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map Hotel: HI Way House Motor Inn (3023 Godfrey Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Average household size:

This village:	2.5 people
Illinois:	2.6 people

Percentage of family households:

This village:	73.1%
Whole state:	67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This village:	3.6%
Whole state:	4.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

• Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
• Gay men: 0.1% of all households

This village:	5.9%
Whole state:	10.7%

This village:	3.5%
Whole state:	5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Godfrey, IL

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• Redwood Motel, 5609 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey, IL 62035, Phone: (618) 466-3715
• Hi Way House Motor Inn, 3023 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey, IL 62035, Phone: (618) 466-6676, Fax: (618) 466-6774

5.09% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($40,077 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.09%
Illinois average:	5.66%

0.10% of residents moved from foreign countries ($501 average AGI)

Madison County:	0.10%
Illinois average:	0.19%

from St. Clair County, IL	0.92% ($36,962 average AGI)
from St. Louis County, MO	0.51% ($45,525)
from Macoupin County, IL	0.28% ($36,507)

5.21% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($37,778 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.21%
Illinois average:	5.99%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($333 average AGI)

Madison County:	0.05%
Illinois average:	0.07%

to St. Clair County, IL	0.94% ($32,037 average AGI)
to St. Louis County, MO	0.49% ($36,138)
to Macoupin County, IL	0.29% ($38,793)

• 3.4 Mi Nw, Structure height: 123 m, Call Sign: WPDA725
  Assigned Frequencies : 929.787 MHz
  Grant Date: 09/03/2008, Expiration Date: 08/31/2018, Certifier: Shawn E Endsley
  Registrant: Usa Mobility Wireless, Inc., 300 Technology Drive #400, Plano, TX 75074, Phone: (972) 801-1626, Fax: (972) 801-1699, Email:
• 3800 Airport Rd, Type: Tower, Structure height: 123.1 m, Overall height: 127.7 m, Call Sign: WPFK931
  Assigned Frequencies : 929.562 MHz, 929.287 MHz, 929.612 MHz
  Grant Date: 07/10/2001, Expiration Date: 07/23/2011, Cancelation Date: 06/28/2001, Certifier: Donna E Comer
  Registrant: Paging Network Of America, Inc, 1500 International Pkwy, Suite 300, Richardson, TX 75081, Phone: (972) 801-0304, Fax: (972) 801-0330
• 3800 Airport Rd, Type: Tower, Structure height: 123 m, Overall height: 128 m, Call Sign: WPFN558
  Assigned Frequencies : 929.737 MHz
  Grant Date: 10/25/1999, Expiration Date: 10/25/2009, Cancelation Date: 07/03/2001, Certifier: Donna Comer
  Registrant: Paging Network Of America Inc, 1500 International Pkwy, Suite 300, Richardson, TX 75081, Phone: (972) 801-0304, Fax: (972) 801-0330

• Wenzel Ln 700 E Of Oakbrook Rd, Call Sign: WNLL773, Licensee ID: L00076546
  Assigned Frequencies : 173.262 MHz
  Grant Date: 03/20/2003, Expiration Date: 04/26/2013
  Registrant: Fosterburg Water District, 3216 Main St Fosterburg, Alton, IL 62002, Phone: (618) 259-0935

• Call Sign: KA74803
  Assigned Frequencies : 166.250 MHz
  Grant Date: 06/29/2000, Expiration Date: 12/01/2012
  Registrant: Lewis & Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, IL 62035
• 4700 Village Dr 62035, Call Sign: WZB753, Licensee ID: L00374390
  Assigned Frequencies : 450.010 MHz
  Grant Date: 11/26/1979, Expiration Date: 12/01/2004, Cancelation Date: 06/27/2002
  Registrant: Citicasters Licenses, Inc., 2625 South Memorial Drive, Suite A, Tulsa, OK 74129

• GODFREY, 4868 Albey Rd, Overall height: 39.6 m, Call Sign: WMJ987
  Assigned Frequencies : 10624.3 MHz
  Grant Date: 03/06/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Certifier: Carol L Tacker
  Registrant: Cingular Wireless LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive Ms A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7506, Fax: (469) 229-7295, Email:
• STATION, Tolle Ln 1/4 Mi E Hwy 67, Overall height: 77.7 m, Call Sign: WNTH445
  Assigned Frequencies : 6585.00 MHz
  Grant Date: 12/01/1995, Expiration Date: 12/01/2000, Cancelation Date: 06/02/1999
  Registrant: Phone: (314) 554-2255
• STATION, Toelle Ln .25 Mi E Of Hwy 67, Type: Tower, Structure height: 77.7 m, Overall height: 82 m, Call Sign: WNTI540, Licensee ID: L00399897
  Assigned Frequencies : 952.681 MHz, 928.681 MHz, 952.406 MHz, 928.406 MHz, 941.331 MHz, 932.331 MHz
  Grant Date: 04/16/2008, Expiration Date: 05/31/2018, Certifier: Gerald Bednar
  Registrant: Ameren Services Company
• Godfrey, Toelle Ln .25 Mi E Of Hwy 67, Type: Tower, Structure height: 77.7 m, Overall height: 82 m, Call Sign: WQBA907
  Assigned Frequencies : 941.431 MHz, 932.431 MHz
  Grant Date: 09/10/2004, Expiration Date: 09/10/2014, Certifier: Gerald Bednar
  Registrant: Ameren Services, 1901 Chouteau Avenue, St.Louis, MO 63166-6149, Phone: (314) 554-2302, Fax: (314) 554-4242, Email:

• 2813 West Delmar, 4 Miles West Of Alton, Il On Highway 100, Overall height: 53.4 m, Call Sign: KRS635
  Assigned Frequencies : 152.240 MHz
  Grant Date: 04/27/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2009, Certifier: John T Scott Iii
  Registrant: American Messaging Services, LLC, 1720 Lakepointe Drive, #100, Lewisville, TX 75057, Phone: (214) 222-6460, Fax: (972) 353-1912, Email:

• Fire: 64
• Hazardous Condition: 109
• Service Call: 4