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Population in 2022: 733 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +20.4%
 
Males: 413  (56.4%)
Females: 320  (43.6%)
Median resident age:

57.7 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62037.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $87,833 (it was $34,706 in 2000)
Grafton:

$87,833
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $49,321 (it was $21,989 in 2000)

Grafton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $248,127 (it was $69,300 in 2000)
Grafton:

$248,127
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $309,341; detached houses: $325,694; townhouses or other attached units: $300,725; in 2-unit structures: $443,312; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $183,275; mobile homes: $126,522

Median gross rent in 2022: $620.

March 2022 cost of living index in Grafton: 93.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.2%
(10.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 4.8% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Grafton, IL (2022)
    • 51090.7%White alone
    • 407.1%Two or more races
    • 112.0%Hispanic

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Grafton, Illinois as of April 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Grafton is 685 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Grafton by year

Type

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(154.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		1
(148.4)		1
(147.9)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(154.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		2
(315.0)		0
(0.0)		3
(474.7)		0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		7
(1,039)		0
(0.0)		1
(148.8)		3
(453.9)		1
(154.1)		4
(608.8)		1
(154.1)		6
(944.9)		5
(786.2)		2
(316.5)		0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		17
(2,522)		19
(2,811)		15
(2,232)		8
(1,210)		9
(1,387)		9
(1,370)		9
(1,387)		6
(944.9)		16
(2,516)		12
(1,899)		9
(1,415)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		1
(148.4)		1
(147.9)		0
(0.0)		1
(151.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(157.2)		0
(0.0)		1
(157.2)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index215.1153.899.792.3143.397.466.3166.9168.2193.069.2

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Grafton, IL

Crime rate in Grafton detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 2 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.75
Illinois average:

3.06
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Grafton, IL City Guides:

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Ancestries: German (54.6%), American (9.2%), English (9.2%), European (7.7%), Scottish (4.8%), Irish (4.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/16/1907

Elevation: 435 feet

Land area: 4.06 square miles.

Population density: 181 people per square mile   (very low).

Grafton, Illinois map

6 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.1%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $5,203 (2.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $4,418 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Charles, MO (13.2 miles , pop. 60,321).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (26.0 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (245.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Elsah, IL (2.1 miles ),
Otterville, IL (2.4 miles),
Portage Des Sioux, MO (2.4 miles ),
Brussels, IL (2.9 miles),
Fieldon, IL (3.2 miles ),
Jerseyville, IL (3.4 miles ),
Old Jamestown, MO (3.5 miles ),
Batchtown, IL (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 38.97 N, Longitude: 90.44 W

Area code: 618

Distribution of median household income in Grafton, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Grafton, IL in 2022
Grafton satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 32 buildings, average cost: $333,400
  • 2021: 41 buildings, average cost: $333,400
  • 2020: 36 buildings, average cost: $333,400
  • 2019: 40 buildings, average cost: $333,400
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $432,000
  • 2013: 4 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $121,500
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $121,500
  • 2006: 9 buildings, average cost: $121,500
  • 2005: 12 buildings, average cost: $121,600
  • 2004: 13 buildings, average cost: $121,300
  • 2003: 15 buildings, average cost: $122,900
  • 2002: 12 buildings, average cost: $110,600
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $152,000
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $163,000
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $105,100
  • 1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $101,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Grafton, IL residents
Average permit cost in Grafton, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Grafton, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (13.8%)
  • Public administration (8.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.3%)
  • Educational services (6.9%)
  • Health care (5.8%)
  • Social assistance (5.4%)
  • Construction (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (10.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (10.1%)
  • Construction (8.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.0%)
  • Food (5.4%)
  • Social assistance (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (18.9%)
  • Educational services (12.6%)
  • Health care (8.1%)
  • Social assistance (6.3%)
  • Personal & laundry services (6.3%)
  • Public administration (5.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Grafton, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.4%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.7%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.4%)
  • Cashiers (5.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)

Average climate in Grafton, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Grafton, Illinois average temperatures Grafton, Illinois average precipitation Grafton, Illinois humidity Grafton, Illinois wind speed Grafton, Illinois snowfall Grafton, Illinois sunshine Grafton, Illinois clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 98.0. This is worse than average.

City:

98.0
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.256. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.256
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 9.83. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.83
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.894. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.894
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 14.8. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 16.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.8
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.3. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.3
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0424. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 12.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0424
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Grafton-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 67% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/24/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.0 miles away from the Grafton city 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 F4 tornado 24.0 miles away from the city center injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Grafton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 300% 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 142.3 miles away from Grafton center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 142.3 miles away from Grafton 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 137.8 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 134.1 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) earthquake occurred 159.1 miles away from the city 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 169.8 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 Jersey County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Grafton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Grafton:

  • JERSEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; JERSEYVILLE, IL)
  • VAHLE TERRACE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; JERSEYVILLE, IL)
  • WILLOW ROSE REHAB AND HEALTH (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; JERSEYVILLE, IL)
  • GREENWOOD MANOR WEST (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; JERSEYVILLE, IL)
  • DAVITA - JERSEYVILLE DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; JERSEYVILLE, IL)
  • JERSEYVILLE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; JERSEYVILLE, IL)
  • JERSEYVILLE NSG AND REHAB CENTER, INC (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; JERSEYVILLE, IL)

Heliports located in Grafton:

Amtrak station near Grafton:

  • 17 miles: ALTON (3400 COLLEGE AVE.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Grafton:

  • Lewis and Clark Community College (about 14 miles; Godfrey, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,189)
  • Lindenwood University (about 14 miles; Saint Charles, MO; FT enrollment: 11,117)
  • St Charles Community College (about 19 miles; Cottleville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,302)
  • University of Missouri-St Louis (about 20 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 10,322)
  • Missouri Baptist University (about 23 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 2,898)
  • Maryville University of Saint Louis (about 23 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 3,651)
  • Washington University in St Louis (about 24 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 10,823)

Public high school in Grafton:

Public elementary/middle school in Grafton:

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Points of interest:

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Reservoir: Hooper Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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Jersey 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 Grafton that have no violations reported:

  • PERE MARQUETTE STATE PARK (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

66.1%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.9%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households

Banks with branches in Grafton (2011 data):

  • Jersey State Bank: Grafton Banking Facility at 14 East Main Street, branch established on 1987/11/16. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $141.8 mil, Deposits: $123.6 mil, headquarters in Jerseyville, IL, positive income, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Jsb Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Grafton:

Marital status in Grafton, IL
  • Never married: 17.8%
  • Now married: 64.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.9%
  • Divorced: 11.1%

For population 25 years and over in Grafton:

  • High school or higher: 95.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 15.0%
  • Unemployed: 8.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 48.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.1
Illinois average:

12.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Grafton
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Grafton, IL (based on Jersey County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,9626
Mainline Protestant3,17810
Evangelical Protestant2,45315
Other13
None10,391-
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: 3
This county:

1.34 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Jersey County:

0.45 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Jersey County:

2.68 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
Jersey County:

7.14 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

8.6%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.6%
State:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.7%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Grafton:

57.0%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Grafton:

56.6%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Grafton:

27.8
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

21.2%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

6.8%
State:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Grafton:

7.1
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

33.6%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
This city:

63.0%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Grafton:

79.5%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Grafton, 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
Firefighters 2$7,892$47,3525$4,743
Financial Administration 2$7,642$45,8521$303
Streets and Highways 2$7,440$44,6402$2,046
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$2,879
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$2,551
Totals for Government 6$22,973$45,94619$12,522

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

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $3,096,000 ($4223.74)
    Central Staff Services: $276,000 ($376.53)
    Police Protection: $213,000 ($290.59)
    Regular Highways: $195,000 ($266.03)
    Parks and Recreation: $69,000 ($94.13)
    Sewerage: $16,000 ($21.83)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $9,000 ($12.28)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $1,299,000 ($1772.17)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $297,000 ($405.18)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $38,000 ($51.84)
    Other: $1,000 ($1.36)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $209,000 ($285.13)
    Fines and Forfeits: $36,000 ($49.11)
    Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($5.46)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $276,000 ($376.53)
    Other: $49,000 ($66.85)
    Highways: $17,000 ($23.19)
  • Tax - Property: $1,352,000 ($1844.47)
    Other Selective Sales: $66,000 ($90.04)
    Public Utilities Sales: $58,000 ($79.13)
    Other License: $27,000 ($36.83)

Grafton government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $260,000 ($354.71)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $260,000 ($354.71)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,322,000 ($1803.55)

Strongest AM radio stations in Grafton:

  • 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.)
  • KIRL (1460 AM; 5 kW; ST. CHARLES, MO; Owner: BRONCO BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • 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)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • KSIV (1320 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBGZ (1570 AM; 1 kW; ALTON, IL)
  • KFNS (590 AM; 1 kW; WOOD RIVER, IL; Owner: MISSOURI SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • KATZ (1600 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KSLG (1380 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: NEW HORIZON 7TH-DAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Grafton:

  • WMLL (104.1 FM; JERSEYVILLE, IL; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WTPC (105.3 FM; ELSAH, IL; Owner: PRINCIPIA COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • KATZ-FM (100.3 FM; ALTON, IL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WLCA (89.9 FM; GODFREY, IL; Owner: LEWIS & CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KEZK-FM (102.5 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KIHT (96.3 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KSIV-FM (91.5 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSIE (88.7 FM; EDWARDSVILLE, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, S. ILLINOIS UNIV.)
  • KSLZ (107.7 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFUO-FM (99.1 FM; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
  • KYKY (98.1 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WSSM (106.5 FM; GRANITE CITY, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KWMU (90.7 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI)
  • KSHE (94.7 FM; CRESTWOOD, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KSD (93.7 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WFUN-FM (95.5 FM; BETHALTO, IL; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • KFTK (97.1 FM; FLORISSANT, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KLOU (103.3 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WIL-FM (92.3 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WVRV (101.1 FM; EAST ST. LOUIS, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Grafton:

  • KSDK (Channel 5; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: MULTIMEDIA KSDK, INC.)
  • KPLR-TV (Channel 11; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KPLR, INC.)
  • KTVI (Channel 2; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTVI LICENSE, INC.)
  • KDNL-TV (Channel 30; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KDNL LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KETC (Channel 9; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: ST. LOUIS REGIONAL & EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC TV COMMISSION)
  • KMOV (Channel 4; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KMOV-TV, INC.)
  • KPTN-LP (Channel 58; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KURT J. PETERSEN)
  • K40FF (Channel 40; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
  • K59GP (Channel 59; ST. CHARLES, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K63FW (Channel 63; JAMESTOWN, MO; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • WRBU (Channel 46; EAST ST. LOUIS, IL; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K49FC (Channel 49; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KNLC (Channel 24; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • K18BT (Channel 18; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K64DT (Channel 64; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • K65FN (Channel 65; BATESVILLE, AR; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W50CH (Channel 50; ALTON, IL; Owner: LIBERTY CHRISTIAN CENTER)

Grafton fatal accident list:

Mar 4, 2020 10:40 PM, Sr-100, Lat: 38.965308, Lon: -90.400853, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Dec 24, 2016 07:24 PM, Market St, Lat: 38.968294, Lon: -90.435106, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 24, 2004 09:56 PM, Sr-100, Lat: 38.971740, Lon: -90.459700, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 16ft / 5.3mTotal length
  • 5,575Total average daily traffic
  • 465Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,387Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Grafton)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Grafton, IL)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: KB9PZH, Grant Date: 03/31/1997, Expiration Date: 03/31/2007, Cancellation Date: 04/01/2009, Registrant: Christopher P Zimmerman, Rr 1 Box 35, Grafton, IL 62037

  • Call Sign: WU9V, Previous Call Sign: N9HSS, Licensee ID: L00409872, Grant Date: 09/21/2011, Expiration Date: 12/03/2021, Cancellation Date: 12/05/2023, Certifier: Wesley C Townzen, Registrant: Wesley C Townzen, 17157 Liberty Ridge Road, Grafton, IL 62037

  • Call Sign: WV9Q, Previous Call Sign: KE9XW, Licensee ID: L00203344, Grant Date: 07/23/2020, Expiration Date: 09/25/2030, Registrant: Richard E Blevens Jr, 6 N Cedar St, Grafton, IL 62037

  • Call Sign: KC9QWO, Licensee ID: L01528595, Grant Date: 10/23/2019, Expiration Date: 11/06/2029, Certifier: Ross C Crowson Sr, Registrant: Ross C Crowson Sr, 15308 Liberty Ridge Rd, Grafton, IL 62037

  • Call Sign: KD9CSP, Licensee ID: L01911075, Grant Date: 12/17/2014, Expiration Date: 12/17/2024, Certifier: Kevin W Marshall, Registrant: Kevin W Marshall, 119 North Market Street, Grafton, IL 62037

  • Call Sign: KD9UPQ, Licensee ID: L02539109, Grant Date: 03/21/2022, Expiration Date: 03/21/2032, Certifier: Dwight A Bryant, Registrant: Dwight A Bryant, 15333 Elm St, Grafton, IL 62037


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: HART DOUG K KITFOX III (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5241N, N5241N, N-5241N, Serial Number: 1172, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 06/17/2006, Certificate Issue Date: 04/08/2019
    Registrant (Individual): John K Beasley, Po Box 416, Grafton, IL 62037
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 15AC (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 85 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C145 SERIES (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1110H, N1110H, N-1110H, Serial Number: 15AC129, Year manufactured: 1948
    Registrant (Individual): Ross Desherlia, , Grafton, IL 62037
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/04/2017

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 11. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 23 took place in 2011, and the least - 1 in 2002. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Grafton, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (58.2%), and Structure Fires (23.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Grafton, IL
    • 11058.2%Outside Fires
    • 4523.8%Structure Fires
    • 2613.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 84.2%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Grafton, IL
Most common first names in Grafton, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Charles2574.4 years
William2472.7 years
Robert1468.6 years
John1271.9 years
Mary1279.1 years
Dorothy1080.2 years
Edward971.3 years
Joseph969.2 years
James968.8 years
Helen978.2 years
Most common last names in Grafton, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Desherlia1076.4 years
Campbell983.2 years
Dabbs984.6 years
Cory776.2 years
Hayes775.3 years
Smith774.2 years
Slaten779.1 years
Clark678.0 years
Plummer678.3 years
Ready671.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Grafton, IL
  • 73.1%Utility gas
  • 24.1%Electricity
  • 2.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Grafton, IL
  • 90.6%Electricity
  • 9.4%Utility gas


Grafton compared to Illinois state average:

  • Unemployed percentage 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 significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 4 other airmen in this city.
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