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Population in July 2009: 2,728. Population change since 2000: -9.9%

Males: 1,299	(47.6%)
Females: 1,429	(52.4%)

Median resident age:	40.3 years
Illinois median age:	34.7 years

Zip codes: 62341.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $53,920 (it was $40,179 in 2000)

Hamilton:	$53,920
Illinois:	$53,966

Estimated per capita income in 2009: $24,111

Hamilton city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $76,481 (it was $63,900 in 2000)

Hamilton:	$76,481
Illinois:	$202,200

Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $87,445; Detached houses: $92,805; In 2-unit structures: $68,225; Mobile homes: $18,257

Median gross rent in 2009: $534.

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White alone - 2,459 (95.0%)
Two or more races - 85 (3.3%)
Hispanic - 24 (0.9%)
Asian alone - 21 (0.8%)

Races in Hamilton detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Hamilton: 77.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (28.5%), United States (16.6%), Irish (12.2%), English (12.2%), Dutch (3.5%), Scotch-Irish (2.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/10/1872

Elevation: 637 feet

Land area: 3.75 square miles.

Population density: 728 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Hamilton:

High school or higher: 85.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.4%
Unemployed: 5.7%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Hamilton city:

Never married: 17.4%
Now married: 60.2%
Separated: 0.8%
Widowed: 8.8%
Divorced: 12.9%

31 residents are foreign born

This city:	1.0%
Illinois:	12.3%

According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Hamilton, Illinois in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Hamilton to the number of sex offenders is 682 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,441 (1.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $878 (1.3%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (87.8 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (135.6 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (215.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Keokuk, IA (1.6 miles ), Elvaston, IL (2.3 miles) , Warsaw, IL (2.3 miles ), Alexandria, MO (2.5 miles) , Basco, IL (3.0 miles) , Montrose, IA (3.2 miles ), Nauvoo, IL (3.3 miles ), Ferris, IL (3.3 miles) .

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1997: 8 buildings, average cost: $44,300
1998: 8 buildings, average cost: $44,300
1999: 8 buildings, average cost: $44,300
2000: 8 buildings, average cost: $44,300
2001: 8 buildings, average cost: $44,300
2002: 6 buildings, average cost: $392,500
2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $392,500
2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $392,500
2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $137,000
2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $140,000
2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $140,000
2008: 1 building, cost: $140,000
2009: 1 building, cost: $140,000
2010: 1 building, cost: $140,000

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)

Latitude: 40.39 N, Longitude: 91.35 W

Area code: 217

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Hamilton, Illinois accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in March 2011:

Here:	10.2%
Illinois:	9.1%

Unemployment by year (%)

Type	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009
Crime in Hamilton by Year
Murders	0	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	66.0	67.8	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Rapes	0	1	1	5	5	0	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	33.0	33.9	172.7	173.6	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Robberies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	36.0
Assaults	5	18	18	17	12	15	8	7	19
per 100,000	165.1	594.3	609.8	587.2	416.7	528.5	282.0	249.9	684.2
Burglaries	11	12	12	4	8	15	11	9	24
per 100,000	363.2	396.2	406.5	138.2	277.8	528.5	387.7	321.3	864.2
Thefts	46	45	45	28	41	42	32	26	18
per 100,000	1518.7	1485.6	1524.4	967.2	1423.6	1479.9	1128.0	928.2	648.2
Auto thefts	2	4	4	4	3	0	4	0	2
per 100,000	66.0	132.1	135.5	138.2	104.2	0.0	141.0	0.0	72.0
Arson	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
per 100,000	33.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	36.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1)	129.6	390.4	400.6	327.9	319.5	210.2	145.7	114.1	249.6

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City-data.com crime index counts serious crimes more heavily. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 4 (4 officers).

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	1.50
Illinois average:	2.78

Historical population

Historical housing units

Population change in the 1990s: -262 (-8.0%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)

Males Females

Manufacturing (47%)
Construction (14%)
Retail trade (9%)
Accommodation and food services (7%)
Educational services (6%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)
Health care and social assistance (3%)

Health care and social assistance (20%)
Retail trade (16%)
Manufacturing (11%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (10%)
Educational services (8%)
Information (7%)
Finance and insurance (6%)

Most common occupations (%)

Males Females

Metal workers and plastic workers (12%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
Farmers and farm managers (4%)
Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
Operations specialties managers except financial managers (4%)

Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
Assemblers and fabricators (6%)
Child care workers (6%)
Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)
Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4%)

Work and jobs in Hamilton: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Hamilton, Illinois

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Hamilton, Illinois average precipitation

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Tornado activity:

Hamilton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 111% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/13/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.3 miles away from the Hamilton city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/8/1999, a category F3 tornado 2.0 miles away from the city center caused $15 million in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hancock County (14) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Floods: 9, Tornadoes: 2, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

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Hospitals/medical centers near Hamilton:

KEOKUK AREA HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 3 miles away; KEOKUK, IA)
FORT MADISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, about 15 miles away; FORT MADISON, IA)
GREAT RIVER MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 32 miles away; WEST BURLINGTON, IA)

Political contributions by individuals in Hamilton, IL

Airports located in Hamilton:

Sullivan Airport (Runways: 1)

Amtrak station near Hamilton:

16 miles: FORT MADISON (1601 20TH ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hamilton:

Southeastern Community College (about 31 miles; West Burlington, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,087)
Western Illinois University (about 36 miles; Macomb, IL; FT enrollment: 10,446)
Truman State University (about 67 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,595)
Indian Hills Community College (about 72 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 3,272)
Augustana College (about 88 miles; Rock Island, IL; FT enrollment: 2,446)
Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 88 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,969)
University of Iowa (about 89 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,313)

Public high school in Hamilton:

Hamilton High School (Location: 1100 KEOKUK ST; Grades: 9 - 12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Hamilton:

Hamilton Elementary School (Location: 1830 BROADWAY; Grades: PK - 6)
Hamilton Junior High School (Location: 270 N 10TH ST; Grades: 7 - 8)

See full list of schools located in Hamilton

Library in Hamilton:

HAMILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $81,885; Location: 861 BROADWAY; 21,448 books; 69 audio materials; 17 video materials; 66 print serial subscriptions; 880 electronic serial subscriptions)

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Churches in Hamilton include: Bethel Presbyterian Church (A), First Christian Church (B), Saint Marys Catholic Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Oakwood Cemetery (1), Greenwood Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Creeks: Railroad Creek (A), Crystal Glen Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Hamilton include: Montebello State Park (1), Wildcat Springs Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hancock 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 PM_2.5 Ozone

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 33.9. This is about average.

City:	33.9
U.S.:	32.0

Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂) [ppb] level in 2007 was 3.79. This is worse than average. There were 18 monitors within city limits.

City:	3.79
U.S.:	2.96

Particulate Matter (PM₁₀) [µ/m³] level in 2006 was 22.6. This is about average. There were 17 monitors within city limits.

City:	22.6
U.S.:	25.4

Particulate Matter (PM_2.5) [µ/m³] level in 2010 was 10.1. This is about average. There were 12 monitors within city limits.

City:	10.1
U.S.:	9.6

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 8.7%
(9.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:

This city:	2.4 people
Illinois:	2.6 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	65.9%
Whole state:	67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	5.4%
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: 0.0% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Hamilton, IL

93 people in nursing homes
15 people in homes for the physically handicapped

Hamilton compared to Illinois state average:

Hamilton, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
Median age above state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage below state average.
Number of college students below state average.

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Banks with branches in Hamilton (2011 data):

Marine Bank and Trust: Security State Bank Of Hamilton Bran at 1111-1113 Broadway, branch established on 06/19/1946. Info updated 01/12/2007: Bank assets: $20.6 mil, Deposits: $17.2 mil, headquarters in Carthage, IL, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: United Community Bancorp, Inc.
First State Bank of Illinois: 1035 Broadway Branch at 1035 Broadway, branch established on 01/01/1882. Info updated 01/06/2009: Bank assets: $24.0 mil, Deposits: $20.0 mil, headquarters in La Harpe, IL, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: First State Bancorporation, Inc.

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Hamilton mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

Utility gas (49%)
Electricity (49%)
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)

2004 Presidential Election results in Hancock County Illinois:

2008 Presidential Election results in Hancock County Illinois:

Detailed 2008 election results.

Religion statistics for Hamilton:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 57.76%

Here		57.8%
USA		50.2%

Adherents

Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

Name	Catholic Church	United Methodist Church	Christian Churches and Churches of Christ	Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	Presbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents	22.4%	17.2%	11.0%	9.9%	5.9%
Congregations	7.4%	22.1%	11.8%	5.9%	10.3%

Name	Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)	Assemblies of God	United Church of Christ	LDS (Mormon) Church	Other
Adherents	5.8%	5.4%	4.1%	3.8%	14.5%
Congregations	4.4%	7.4%	2.9%	2.9%	25.0%

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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6

Hancock County:	3.18 / 10,000 pop.
State:	2.24 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1

This county:	0.53 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:	0.75 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15

Hancock County:	7.96 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:	2.61 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 10

This county:	5.31 / 10,000 pop.
State:	6.86 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:

Hancock County:	9.3%
Illinois:	8.3%

Adult obesity rate:

Hancock County:	26.2%
State:	25.2%

Low-income preschool obesity rate:

Here:	13.6%
State:	14.5%

Function	Full-time employees	Monthly full-time payroll	Average yearly full-time wage	Part-time employees	Monthly part-time payroll
Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Financial Administration	2	$9,011	$54,066	1	$441
Other Government Administration	0	$0		10	$2,422
Police Protection - Officers	4	$21,478	$64,434	1	$472
Police - Other	0	$0		1	$280
Firefighters	0	$0		28	$1,466
Streets and Highways	3	$15,748	$62,992	0	$0
Sewerage	1	$3,303	$39,636	0	$0
Water Supply	3	$21,071	$84,284	1	$330
Local Libraries	1	$1,866	$22,392	4	$1,360
Other and Unallocable	0	$0		2	$515
Totals for Government	14	$72,477	$62,123	48	$7,286

Hamilton government finances in 2002:

Charges - Sewerage: $197,000 ($72.21)
All Other: $20,000 ($7.33)
Construction - General: $36,000 ($13.20)
Current Operations - Water Utilities: $402,000 ($147.36)
Regular Highways: $248,000 ($90.91)

Police Protection: $215,000 ($78.81)

Sewerage: $195,000 ($71.48)

Central Staff Services: $155,000 ($56.82)

Libraries: $51,000 ($18.70)

General - Other: $41,000 ($15.03)

General Public Buildings: $39,000 ($14.30)

Financial Administration: $39,000 ($14.30)

Fire Protection: $31,000 ($11.36)

Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $3,000 ($1.10)

Parks & Recreation: $2,000 ($0.73)
Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General: $6,000 ($2.20)
Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $39,000 ($14.30)
Interest Earnings: $37,000 ($13.56)
Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $118,000 ($43.26)
Fire Protection: $57,000 ($20.89)

Regular Highways: $34,000 ($12.46)

Police Protection: $15,000 ($5.50)

Water Utilities: $8,000 ($2.93)

Libraries: $2,000 ($0.73)

Central Staff: $2,000 ($0.73)
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,331,000 ($487.90)
Revenue - Water Utilities: $383,000 ($140.40)
State Intergovernmental - General Support: $402,000 ($147.36)
Highways: $86,000 ($31.52)

All Other: $10,000 ($3.67)
Tax - Property: $363,000 ($133.06)
NEC: $25,000 ($9.16)
Total Salaries & Wages: $574,000 ($210.41)

5.34% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,620 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.34%
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 Lee County, IA	0.83% ($26,359 average AGI)
from McDonough County, IL	0.68% ($22,288)
from Adams County, IL	0.59% ($24,822)

6.54% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,870 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.54%
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 Lee County, IA	1.03% ($31,675 average AGI)
to Adams County, IL	0.89% ($53,000)
to McDonough County, IL	0.59% ($21,848)

Strongest AM radio stations in Hamilton:

KOKX (1310 AM; 1 kW; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
WCAZ (990 AM; 1 kW; CARTHAGE, IL; Owner: RALLA BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
WGEM (1440 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
KBKB (1360 AM; 1 kW; FORT MADISON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hamilton:

KRNQ (96.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: DAVID M. LISTER)
WIUW (89.5 FM; WARSAW, IL; Owner: WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
KMDY (90.9 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
WCEZ (93.9 FM; CARTHAGE, IL; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)
KOKX-FM (95.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
WQKQ (92.1 FM; CARTHAGE, IL; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING CO.)
KRRY (100.9 FM; CANTON, MO; Owner: BICK BROADCASTING CO.)
KBKB-FM (101.7 FM; FORT MADISON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
WCOY (99.5 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
KRXL (94.5 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX, INC.)
KGRC (92.9 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
KDMG (103.1 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WGEM-FM (105.1 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY NEWSPAPERS, INC.)
WQUB (90.3 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY UNIVERSITY CORPORATION)
WGCA-FM (88.5 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: GREAT COMMISSION BROADCASTING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Hamilton:

K60CL (Channel 60; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: CHRIST VISION, INC.)
K44AB (Channel 44; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
W53BP (Channel 53; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
W49BS (Channel 49; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
KHQA-TV (Channel 7; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF QUINCY, LLC)
K38AB (Channel 38; FORT MADISON, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
WTJR (Channel 16; QUINCY, IL; Owner: BELIEVER'S BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
W61CO (Channel 61; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
W36BS (Channel 36; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
W18CJ (Channel 18; QUINCY, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
W69DF (Channel 69; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
WGEM-TV (Channel 10; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING CO.)
K40GO (Channel 40; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
WQEC (Channel 27; QUINCY, IL; Owner: W. CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUC. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Hamilton, Illinois:

Fatal accident count: 3
Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 3
Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 3
Fatalities: 4
Persons involved in fatal accidents: 5
Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

Illinois average:

Fatal accident count: 113
Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 171
Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 38
Fatalities: 122
Persons involved in fatal accidents: 302
Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 18

Hamilton fatal accident list:

Nov 24, 2001 11:30 AM, Us-136, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Mar 20, 1990 03:38 AM, 136, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2, Drunken drivers: 1
May 28, 1987 05:57 AM, Warsaw Rd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics

Number of bridges: 6
Total length: 119 meters (390ft)
Total average daily traffic: 27,809
Total average daily truck traffic: 1,521
Total future (year 2018) average daily traffic: 46,989

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Hamilton)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

Cor 17th & Church Sts (Lat: 40.396722 Lon: -91.332361), Call Sign: WNFR650, Licensee ID: L00324584
Assigned Frequencies: 173.362 MHz
Grant Date: 02/13/2001, Expiration Date: 02/20/2011
Registrant: City Of Hamilton, 1010 Broadway, Hamilton, IL 62341, Phone: (217) 847-3774
ELEV. WTR. TANK, 1740 Church Street (Lat: 40.397222 Lon: -91.332778), Type: Tank, Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: WQDW459
Assigned Frequencies: 452.337 MHz
Grant Date: 11/15/2005, Expiration Date: 11/15/2015, Certifier: Steve Woodruff
Registrant: National License Corp., 9050 Briarclift Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46256, Phone: (317) 849-5866, Fax: (317) 841-3328, Email:

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

Radio Tower Road (Lat: 40.380611 Lon: -91.352639), Structure height: 7 m, Call Sign: KPL514
Assigned Frequencies: 450.020 MHz
Grant Date: 04/30/1991, Expiration Date: 02/01/1997, Cancellation Date: 09/24/2000
Registrant: Jr. Russell Withers, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

Various Locations (Lat: 38.083361 Lon: -88.533361), Structure height: 1.8 m, Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WPNJ841
Assigned Frequencies: 956.406 MHz
Grant Date: 02/09/1998, Expiration Date: 02/09/2003, Cancellation Date: 05/11/2003
Registrant: Phone: (618) 643-4744
HAMILTON, 1645 Keokuk St -- 688409 (Lat: 40.397389 Lon: -91.335083), Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 48.8 m, Call Sign: WQHL219
Assigned Frequencies: 10562.5 MHz
Grant Date: 08/28/2007, Expiration Date: 08/28/2017, Certifier: John E Rooney
Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Suite #100, Washington, DC 20006-6801, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Hamilton)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

Aircraft: 414 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 198 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 515ST , Serial Number: 414-0169, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 09/01/1977
Registrant (Corporation): Pinnacle Holdings Inc, Rr 2 Box 20, Hamilton, IL 62341
Aircraft: 172N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 738JG , Serial Number: 17270009, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 12/07/1977
Registrant (Individual): James F Sullivan, Po Box 352, Hamilton, IL 62341
Aircraft: CH 2 CW (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 893D , Serial Number: 001, Year manufactured: 1997, Airworthiness Date: 09/12/1997
Registrant (Individual): Richard David, 1531 Laurel St, Hamilton, IL 62341
Aircraft: SONEX (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: JABIRU 3300 (120 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 994PC , Serial Number: 1139, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 07/03/2010
Registrant (Individual): Scott M Scheetz, 1430 E County Road 1800, Hamilton, IL 62341

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 11
Hazardous Condition: 2

Incident types - Hamilton

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Hamilton, IL

Name	Count	Lived (average)
Most common first names in Hamilton, IL among deceased individuals
Mary	35	80.5 years
William	33	70.7 years
John	26	77.4 years
George	24	76.5 years
Robert	24	69.9 years
Dorothy	19	78.1 years
Helen	18	78.7 years
Alice	17	77.5 years
Charles	17	77.2 years
Harold	16	77.1 years

Last name	Count	Lived (average)
Most common last names in Hamilton, IL among deceased individuals
Smith	19	76.6 years
Miller	17	77.4 years
Jones	13	76.0 years
Taylor	11	76.2 years
Johnson	11	69.5 years
Wood	10	75.5 years
Bolton	9	74.5 years
Buckert	8	75.0 years
Schilson	8	79.8 years
Greenslaugh	7	69.2 years

Businesses in Hamilton, IL

Dairy Queen: 1
Subway: 1
U.S. Cellular: 1

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