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Iroquois County

Population in July 2008: 196. Population change since 2000: -5.3%
 

Males: 95  (48.8%)
Females: 101  (51.2%)

Median resident age:  40.1 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Zip codes: 60945.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $46,103 (it was $35,781 in 2000)
Iroquois:  $46,103
Illinois:  $54,124

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $21,559
Iroquois:  $21,559
Illinois:  $27,965

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $77,448 (it was $47,400 in 2000)
Iroquois:  $77,448
Illinois:  $208,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $91,537; Detached houses: $96,898; Mobile homes: $9,167

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Races in Iroquois:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.6%)
  • American Indian (1.0%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)

2008 cost of living index in Iroquois: 72.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (31.9%), French (12.1%), Irish (11.1%), United States (10.6%), English (9.7%), Scotch-Irish (5.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/05/1894

Elevation: 660 feet

Land area: 0.60 square miles.

Population density: 328 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Iroquois

  • High school or higher: 74.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Iroquois village

  • Never married: 19.9%
  • Now married: 65.4%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 2.6%
  • Divorced: 9.6%

3 residents are foreign born

This village:  1.4%
Illinois:  12.3%


According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Iroquois, Illinois in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Iroquois to the number of sex offenders is 49 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Iroquois:  1.7% ($788)
Illinois:  1.8% ($2,285)
Iroquois satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lafayette, IN (47.1 miles , pop. 56,397).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (70.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Sheldon, IL (2.0 miles ), Donovan, IL (2.1 miles ), Kentland, IN (2.9 miles ), Watseka, IL (3.0 miles ), Beaverville, IL (3.1 miles ), Martinton, IL (3.1 miles ), Morocco, IN (3.3 miles ), Woodland, IL (3.3 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $15,000
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $145,000
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $120,000

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Latitude: 40.83 N, Longitude: 87.58 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 815

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Population change in the 1990s: +8 (+4.0%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Truck transportation (17%)
  • Metal and metal products (14%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (10%)
  • Paper (7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)
  • Printing and related support activities (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (13%)
  • Accommodation and food services (13%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (12%)
  • Construction (6%)
  • Professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers (6%)
  • Truck transportation (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (19%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (17%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12%)
  • Printing workers (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Health technologists and technicians (13%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (8%)
  • Cashiers (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Accountants and auditors (6%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (6%)



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Average climate in Iroquois, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Iroquois-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 158% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 32.9 miles away from the Iroquois village center killed 18 people and injured 285 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/15/1968, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.3 miles away from the village center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Iroquois-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Illinois state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.0 MB, 4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 81.3 miles away from Iroquois center
On 4/14/2000 at 03:54:20, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 86.0 miles away from the city center
On 12/20/1990 at 14:04:17, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 99.5 miles away from the city center
On 12/17/1990 at 05:24:59, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 59.7 miles away from Iroquois center
On 12/16/1996 at 01:58:31, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 92.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/24/1990 at 09:41:24, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 94.4 miles away from Iroquois center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Iroquois:
  • IROQUOIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; WATSEKA, IL)
  • RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER (about 25 miles; KANKAKEE, IL)
  • ST MARYS HOSPITAL (about 25 miles; KANKAKEE, IL)

Political contributions by individuals in Iroquois, IL

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Iroquois:
  • OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (about 29 miles; BOURBONNAIS, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,207)
  • PURDUE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 45 miles; WEST LAFAYETTE, IN; FT enrollment: 36,407)
  • GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 45 miles; UNIVERSITY PARK, IL; FT enrollment: 3,191)
  • PRAIRIE STATE COLLEGE (about 48 miles; CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL; FT enrollment: 2,523)
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY-NORTHWEST (about 51 miles; GARY, IN; FT enrollment: 3,208)
  • VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY (about 52 miles; VALPARAISO, IN; FT enrollment: 3,376)
  • IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE-NORTHWEST (about 52 miles; GARY, IN; FT enrollment: 2,432)

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Average household size:
This village:  2.5 people
Illinois:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  77.4%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  2.4%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  1.6%
Whole state:  10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  0.5%
Whole state:  5.1%


Iroquois compared to Illinois state average:
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Iroquois (2009 data):
  • Iroquois Farmers State Bank: at Main Street, branch established on 1919-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $39.1 mil, Deposits: $34.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: S & H Holdings, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Iroquois County Illinois:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (90%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (5%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (5%)


Religion statistics for Iroquois

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents22.8%20.1%17.2%12.3%8.8%
Congregations12.9%14.3%22.9%7.1%11.4%
NameUnited Church of ChristChristian Church (Disciples of Christ) Inc. Apostolic Christian Church of AmericaChurch of the NazareneOther religions
Adherents3.9%2.1%2.1%1.7%9.1%
Congregations4.3%2.9%1.4%5.7%17.1%
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.


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



Iroquois government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $6,000
    Parks & Recreation: $1,000
  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $9,000
    Parks & Recreation: $8,000
    Solid Waste Management: $7,000
    General - Other: $4,000
    Regular Highways: $3,000
    Sewerage: $2,000
    Health Services - Other: $1,000
    General Public Buildings: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $36,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $20,000
  • Tax - Property: $9,000
    NEC: $3,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $5,000

5.25% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,523 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.25%
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 Kankakee County, IL  1.46% ($32,034 average AGI)
from Cook County, IL  0.57% ($33,565)
from Ford County, IL  0.47% ($36,053)


5.98% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,188 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.98%
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 Kankakee County, IL  1.59% ($36,599 average AGI)
to Champaign County, IL  0.49% ($25,559)
to Ford County, IL  0.45% ($31,963)


Strongest AM radio stations in Iroquois:
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGFA (1360 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WATSEKA, IL; Owner: IROQUOIS COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WIND (560 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Iroquois:
  • WIVR (101.7 FM; KENTLAND, IN; Owner: MILNER BROADCASTING ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WGFA-FM (94.1 FM; WATSEKA, IL; Owner: IROQUOIS COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVLI (95.1 FM; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: MILNER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WIBN (98.1 FM; EARL PARK, IN; Owner: BROTHERS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WONU (89.7 FM; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Iroquois:
  • W34CD (Channel 34; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WYIN (Channel 56; GARY, IN; Owner: NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)


Iroquois fatal accident list:
Sep 22, 1989 09:50 AM, 52, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Timothy Milner, Intersection Of County Roads 2400n And 2850e, Type: Tower, Structure height: 135.6 m, Overall height: 137.2 m
    Registrant: Milner Broadcasting Enterprises, LLC, 292 North Convent Street, Bourbonnais, IL 60914, Phone: (815) 937-1722, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • 300 W Of Hamilton St, Call Sign: KBZ756, Licensee ID: L00524669
    Assigned Frequencies : 150.995 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/05/2002, Expiration Date: 06/05/2012
    Registrant: Concord Township Road District, Iroquois, IL 60945, Phone: (815) 429-3420

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Lat: 40.864444 Lon: -87.587222, Call Sign: WPZB210
    Assigned Frequencies : 455.250 MHz, 455.350 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/17/2003, Expiration Date: 08/01/2012, Certifier: Timothy Milner
    Registrant: Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, Pllc, 1401 I Street, N.W., Seventh Floor, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 857-4455, Fax: (202) 261-0055, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • WIVR Transmitter, Intersection Of County Roads 2400n And 2850e, Type: Tower, Structure height: 135.6 m, Overall height: 137.2 m, Call Sign: WQBJ495
    Assigned Frequencies : 951.750 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/20/2004, Expiration Date: 08/01/2012, Certifier: Timothy Milner
    Registrant: Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, Pllc, 1401 I Street, N.W., Seventh Floor, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 857-4455, Fax: (202) 261-0055, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: KC9OQQ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01446417
    Grant Date: 11/19/2008, Expiration Date: 11/19/2018, Certifier: Gery A Johnston
    Registrant: Gery A Johnston, 101 Se Chestnut, Iroquois, IL 60945

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