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Jersey County

Population in 2011: 673. Population change since 2000: +10.5%
 

Males: 334  (49.7%)
Females: 339  (50.3%)

Median resident age:  49.4 years
Illinois median age:  42.2 years

Zip codes: 62037.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $47,690 (it was $34,706 in 2000)
Grafton:

$47,690
Illinois:

$53,966
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $45,109

Grafton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $197,458 (it was $69,300 in 2000)
Grafton:

$197,458
Illinois:

$202,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $248,937; Detached houses: $294,393; Mobile homes: $112,567

Median gross rent in 2009: $463.

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  • White alone - 632 (93.8%)
  • Two or more races - 17 (2.5%)
  • Hispanic - 14 (2.1%)
  • Black alone - 5 (0.7%)
  • Asian alone - 4 (0.6%)
  • American Indian alone - 1 (0.1%)
  • Other race alone - 1 (0.1%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Grafton: 87.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (25.5%), English (18.1%), Irish (13.3%), United States (12.3%), French (3.6%), Swedish (2.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/16/1907

Elevation: 435 feet

Land area: 4.06 square miles.

Population density: 166 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Grafton:

  • High school or higher: 79.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 8.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Grafton city:

  • Never married: 21.3%
  • Now married: 51.6%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 9.3%
  • Divorced: 15.9%

7 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.1%
Illinois:  12.3%



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists there was 1 registered sex offender living in Grafton, Illinois as of May 21, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Grafton to the number of sex offenders is 672 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $2,688 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $2,824 (1.4%)
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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 ), Batchtown, IL (3.5 miles ), Godfrey, IL (3.6 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $101,600
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $105,100
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $163,000
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $152,000
  • 2002: 12 buildings, average cost: $110,600
  • 2003: 15 buildings, average cost: $122,900
  • 2004: 13 buildings, average cost: $121,300
  • 2005: 12 buildings, average cost: $121,600
  • 2006: 9 buildings, average cost: $121,500
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $121,500
  • 2008: 3 buildings, average cost: $121,500
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 38.97 N, Longitude: 90.44 W

Area code: 618

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Crime in Grafton by Year
Type 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 000000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 101100000000
per 100,000 164.20.0164.2160.50.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Robberies 000000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 84446510112211
per 100,000 1313.6656.8656.8642.1923.1740.71445.11547.1279.7275.9147.5147.9
Burglaries 3533577410070
per 100,000 492.6821.0492.6481.5769.21037.01011.6562.61398.60.01032.40.0
Thefts 198666161571031719
per 100,000 3119.91313.6985.2963.1923.12370.42167.6984.51398.6413.82507.42810.7
Auto thefts 004410121111
per 100,000 0.00.0656.8642.1153.80.0144.5281.3139.9137.9147.5147.9
Arson 000000010000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.0140.60.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 519.9226.8365.6357.4270.3296.5430.4385.9207.677.8200.9144.5

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 3 (3 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.44
Illinois average:

2.78

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

8.8%
Illinois:

8.9%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -382 (-38.5%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Transportation and warehousing (32%)
  • Manufacturing (25%)
  • Construction (17%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Health care and social assistance (4%)
  • Accommodation and food services (34%)
  • Health care and social assistance (22%)
  • Public administration (13%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Retail trade (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)

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Tornado activity:

Grafton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 149% 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 below Illinois state average. It is 94% 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 65.9 miles away from the city 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 90.6 miles away from Grafton 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 61.1 miles away from the city 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 75.2 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 59.4 miles away from Grafton center
On 4/6/1994 at 17:38:55, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 MD, 3.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 86.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jersey County (16) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 3, Floods: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Grafton:

  • JERSEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 12 miles away; JERSEYVILLE, IL)
  • CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL NORTHWEST (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 13 miles away; FLORISSANT, MO)
  • SSM DEPAUL HEALTH CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 16 miles away; BRIDGETON, MO)

Political contributions by individuals in Grafton, 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 13 miles; Godfrey, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,939)
  • Lindenwood University (about 14 miles; Saint Charles, MO; FT enrollment: 7,565)
  • Saint Louis Community College-Florissant Valley (about 17 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 2,909)
  • St Charles Community College (about 19 miles; Cottleville, MO; FT enrollment: 4,067)
  • University of Missouri-St Louis (about 20 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 7,000)
  • Washington University in St Louis (about 24 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 11,422)
  • Saint Louis Community College-Forest Park (about 26 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 2,900)

Public elementary/middle schools in Grafton:

See full list of schools located in Grafton, School District: JERSEY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 100


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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
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  Ozone  Pb  CO  SO2 PM10 PM2.5 NO2

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 35.1. This is about average.
City:

35.1
U.S.:

32.0
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 27.0. This is about average. There were 22 monitors within city limits.
City:

27.0
U.S.:

28.3
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0171. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 19.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.0171
U.S.:

0.0222
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.356. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.356
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 2.23. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

2.23
U.S.:

2.43
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 18.0. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 13.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

18.0
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 10.6. This is about average. There were 5 monitors within city limits.
City:

10.6
U.S.:

9.6
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 7.53. This is better than average. There were 1 monitors within city limits.
City:

7.53
U.S.:

9.39


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 16.7%
(17.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Illinois:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  66.1%
Whole state:  67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  6.0%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Grafton, IL


Grafton compared to Illinois state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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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.

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Grafton travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (78%)
  • Electricity (13%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (7%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Jersey County Illinois:


2008 Presidential Election results in Jersey County Illinois:
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Religion statistics for Grafton (based on Jersey County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 53.19%
Here53.2%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USASouthern Baptist ConventionAssemblies of GodUnited Methodist Church
Adherents37.7%12.9%11.7%9.3%6.9%
Congregations16.7%6.7%16.7%10.0%16.7%
NameUnited Church of ChristChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Lutheran ChurchGeneral Association of Regular Baptist ChurchesOther
Adherents6.0%4.5%3.1%2.9%5.1%
Congregations6.7%3.3%3.3%6.7%13.3%
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: 3
Jersey County:

1.34 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

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

7.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.6%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Jersey County:

26.6%
Illinois:

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

15.7%
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
Financial Administration 1$1,213$14,5561$160
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$1,580
Police Protection - Officers 5$17,012$40,8291$542
Streets and Highways 2$4,271$25,6260$0
Sewerage 1$1,920$23,0400$0
Water Supply 1$2,812$33,7440$0
Totals for Government 10$27,228$32,67411$2,282

Grafton government finances in 2002:

  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $119,000 ($176.82)
  • Charges - Sewerage: $71,000 ($105.50)
  • Construction - Parks & Recreation: $147,000 ($218.42)
    Water Utilities: $88,000 ($130.76)
    Solid Waste Management: $69,000 ($102.53)
  • Current Operations - Parks & Recreation: $245,000 ($364.04)
    Financial Administration: $171,000 ($254.09)
    Police Protection: $131,000 ($194.65)
    General - Other: $111,000 ($164.93)
    Water Utilities: $88,000 ($130.76)
    Solid Waste Management: $69,000 ($102.53)
    Sewerage: $69,000 ($102.53)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $17,000 ($25.26)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $290,000 ($430.91)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $250,000 ($371.47)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $40,000 ($59.44)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $562,000 ($835.07)
    Interest Earnings: $10,000 ($14.86)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $69,000 ($102.53)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $255,000 ($378.90)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $92,000 ($136.70)
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $223,000 ($331.35)
    General Support: $140,000 ($208.02)
    Highways: $19,000 ($28.23)
  • Tax - Property: $250,000 ($371.47)
    Public Utilities: $43,000 ($63.89)
    NEC: $9,000 ($13.37)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $244,000 ($362.56)

6.36% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($38,471 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.36%
Illinois average:

5.66%

0.21% of residents moved from foreign countries ($66 average AGI)
Jersey County:

0.21%
Illinois average:

0.19%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Madison County, IL  2.14% ($41,038 average AGI)
from Greene County, IL  0.59% ($24,780)
from Macoupin County, IL  0.53% ($35,067)


6.06% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,012 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.06%
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 Madison County, IL  2.22% ($28,720 average AGI)
to Greene County, IL  0.58% ($27,898)
to Macoupin County, IL  0.52% ($29,841)

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)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7
  • Debbie Johnson, 3.5 Mi Nw (Lat: 39.001667 Lon: -90.503611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 100.8 m, Licensee ID: L00288063
    Registrant: Project Group 2000, 1012 River Bluff Dr., Madison, TN 37115, Phone: (615) 860-4466, Email:
  • BROCK WILKERSON, 3358 Grafton Hills Drive (Lat: 38.972139 Lon: -90.427250), Type: Tower, Structure height: 47.2 m, Overall height: 47.2 m, Licensee ID: L00350163
    Registrant: 5 Star Communications, LLC, 1197a West Randolph Street, Mcleansboro, IL 62859, Phone: (618) 643-3990
  • Scott Shambaugh, 3.5 Mi Nw (Lat: 39.001667 Lon: -90.503611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 100.8 m, Licensee ID: L00239352
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless Messaging Services, LLC, 12221 Merit Drive, Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75251-2243, Phone: (972) 860-3274, Email:
  • JEFFREY ALLEN, 3358 Grafton Hills Drive (Lat: 38.972139 Lon: -90.427250), Type: Tower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 51.8 m, Licensee ID: L01224916
    Registrant: Wireless Assett Group, LLC, 5055 Hwy N., Suite 201, St. Charles, MO 63304, Phone: (636) 922-3400
  • JEFFREY ALLEN, 3358 Grafton Hills Drive (Lat: 38.972139 Lon: -90.427250), Type: Tower, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 51.8 m, Licensee ID: L01224916
    Registrant: Wireless Assett Group, LLC, 5055 Hwy N., Suite 201, St. Charles, MO 63304, Phone: (636) 922-3400
  • 3.5 Mi Nw (Lat: 39.001667 Lon: -90.503611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.5 m, Overall height: 100.8 m
    Registrant: Airtouch Paging, 1839 Beltway Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63114, Phone: (314) 426-1400
  • 1.5 Mi N (Lat: 39.003611 Lon: -90.499444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 90 m, Overall height: 90 m
    Registrant: Waterway Communications System Inc, 453 East Park Place, Jeffersonville, IN 47130, Phone: (812) 288-1693

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

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  • Iyc At Pere Marquette 1.1 Mi W (Lat: 38.971444 Lon: -90.455667), Structure height: 15 m, Call Sign: KNCW935, Licensee ID: L00006951
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.875 MHz, 458.875 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/20/2002, Expiration Date: 10/15/2012
    Registrant: State Of Illinois, 801 S. 7th St. - Ste. 103-S, Springfield, IL 62794-9461, Phone: (217) 782-7347, Fax: (217) 524-4396, Email:
  • City Hall Main Street (Lat: 38.970056 Lon: -90.401778), Call Sign: KYU532
    Assigned Frequencies: 39.1800 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/20/1995, Expiration Date: 08/27/2000, Cancellation Date: 10/29/2000
    Registrant: City Of Grafton, Main St, Grafton, IL 62037, Phone: (618) 786-3354
  • Hot Shot Crew Office 4 Mi Sw (Lat: 38.969500 Lon: -90.477056), Call Sign: KSO618, Licensee ID: L00006951
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.250 MHz, 151.280 MHz, 151.445 MHz, 159.300 MHz, 159.375 MHz, 159.420 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/04/2002, Expiration Date: 09/28/2012
    Registrant: State Of Illinois, 801 S. 7th St. - Ste. 103-S, Springfield, IL 62794-9461, Phone: (217) 782-7347, Fax: (217) 524-4396, Email:
  • Pere Marquette State Park 5 Mi W (Lat: 38.994778 Lon: -90.516778), Call Sign: WNMN871, Licensee ID: L00006951
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.900 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/04/2003, Expiration Date: 09/01/2013
    Registrant: State Of Illinois, 801 S. 7th St. - Ste. 103-S, Springfield, IL 62794-9461, Phone: (217) 782-7347, Fax: (217) 524-4396, Email:
  • Pere Marquette St Pk 5 Mi W (Lat: 38.998667 Lon: -90.516500), Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: KNGW642, Licensee ID: L00006951
    Assigned Frequencies: 37.1600 MHz, 37.3600 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/23/2002, Expiration Date: 11/06/2012
    Registrant: State Of Illinois, 801 S. 7th St. - Ste. 103-S, Springfield, IL 62794-9461, Phone: (217) 782-7347, Fax: (217) 524-4396, Email:
  • Pere Marquette State Park 5 Mi W (Lat: 38.998667 Lon: -90.516500), Call Sign: WNMQ322
    Assigned Frequencies: 42.3400 MHz, 42.5000 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/02/2003, Expiration Date: 09/20/2013, Cancellation Date: 10/14/2009
    Registrant: Illinois State Police, 531 Sangamon Avenue, Springfield, IL 62702, Phone: (217) 782-7347, Fax: (217) 524-4386, Email:
  • Grafton Office Site (Lat: 38.972611 Lon: -90.426944), Type: Bant, Structure height: 21 m, Overall height: 22 m, Call Sign: WQLI590
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.471 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/01/2010, Expiration Date: 02/01/2020, Certifier: Tom Thompson
    Registrant: National License, 9050 Briarclift Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46256, Phone: (317) 849-5866, Fax: (317) 841-3328, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • Grafton, Branch Rd 4.6mi Nw Of (Lat: 39.007806 Lon: -90.504278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.8 m, Overall height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: WNTL343
    Assigned Frequencies: 6645.00 MHz, 6595.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/08/2001, Expiration Date: 04/16/2011
    Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4958, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:
  • GRAFTON, 1.5 Mi N (Lat: 39.003611 Lon: -90.499444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 90 m, Call Sign: WQBM730
    Assigned Frequencies: 943.837 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/08/2004, Expiration Date: 11/08/2014, Certifier: Nathan Brown
    Registrant: Comsearch, 19700 Janelia Farm Blvd., Ashburn, VA 20147, Phone: (703) 726-5671, Fax: (703) 726-5594, Email:

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • 2 Miles Nw Of (Lat: 39.000583 Lon: -90.492611), Call Sign: WXS360
    Assigned Frequencies: 2128.00 MHz
    Expiration Date: 04/01/1999, Cancellation Date: 06/05/1999
    Registrant: Charles P. Soroka Dba: St. Louis Radio, Maryvilleity, IL 62062

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

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  • Station 21 1.5 Mi N (Lat: 39.003667 Lon: -90.499556), Type: Tower, Call Sign: WHG720
    Assigned Frequencies: 217.012 MHz, 217.512 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/02/2003, Expiration Date: 12/10/2012, Certifier: Sandra M Depriest
    Registrant: Dennis C Brown, 8124 Cooke Court, Suite 201, Manassas, VA 20109-7406, Phone: (703) 365-9436, Fax: (703) 365-9456, Email:
  • 215 West Water Street (Lat: 38.834806 Lon: -90.430861), Type: Bant, Structure height: 5 m, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: WQFG245
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.800 MHz, 156.575 MHz, 156.925 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/06/2006, Expiration Date: 07/06/2016, Certifier: Joe Deshirlia
    Registrant: Datatronics Inc, 2624 East Broadway, Alton, IL 62002, Phone: (800) 973-1440, Fax: (618) 463-1450, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • 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: 10/12/2001, Expiration Date: 12/03/2011
    Registrant: Wesley C Townzen, 17157 Liberty Ridge Road, Grafton, IL 62037
  • Call Sign: KC9QWO, Licensee ID: L01528595
    Grant Date: 11/06/2009, Expiration Date: 11/06/2019, Certifier: Ross C Crowson Sr
    Registrant: Ross C Crowson Sr, 15308 Liberty Ridge Rd, Grafton, IL 62037

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • 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 , Serial Number: 15AC129, Year manufactured: 1948
    Registrant (Individual): Ross Desherlia, , Grafton, IL 62037
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150H (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 50374 , Serial Number: 15069259, Year manufactured: 1968
    Registrant (Corporation): Jerseyville Sports Flyers, C/O Sam Rowling, Grafton, IL 62037


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 4
  • Hazardous Condition: 5


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

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  • #42 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of assaults in 2006 per 10,000 residents, excludes tourist destinations and others with a lot of outsiders visiting based on city industries data"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers"
  • #71 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Social assistance"
  • #73 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers"
  • #85 (62037) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of European first ancestries (pop 1,000+)"
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Top Patent Applicants
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2013.

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