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Marion County

Population in July 2008: 572. Population change since 2000: -4.3%
 

Males: 270  (47.3%)
Females: 302  (52.7%)

Median resident age:  33.7 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Zip codes: 62849.


Estimated median household income in 2008: $37,109 (it was $27,375 in 2000)
Iuka:  $37,109
Illinois:  $56,235

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $15,438

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $68,393 (it was $38,700 in 2000)
Iuka:  $68,393
Illinois:  $214,900

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $63,592; Detached houses: $75,534; Mobile homes: $17,547

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Races in Iuka:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.8%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • Hispanic (0.8%)
  • American Indian (0.8%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Iuka: 72.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (15.9%), Irish (12.7%), United States (11.9%), English (9.0%), French (4.7%), Scotch-Irish (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/29/1882

Elevation: 518 feet

Land area: 0.79 square miles.

Population density: 722 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Iuka

  • High school or higher: 72.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
  • Unemployed: 7.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 32.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Iuka village

  • Never married: 15.5%
  • Now married: 60.7%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 9.2%
  • Divorced: 12.5%

2 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.3%
Illinois:  12.3%


According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Iuka, Illinois in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Iuka to the number of sex offenders is 191 to 1.

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

Iuka:  1.9% ($746)
Illinois:  1.8% ($2,285)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Louis, MO (78.6 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (230.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Xenia, IL (2.9 miles ), Salem, IL (2.9 miles ), Alma, IL (3.1 miles ), Kell, IL (3.3 miles ), Kinmundy, IL (3.4 miles ), Odin, IL (3.8 miles ), Dix, IL (3.8 miles ), Farina, IL (3.9 miles ).

Latitude: 38.62 N, Longitude: 88.79 W

Area code: 618

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Population change in the 1990s: +171 (+40.0%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Transportation equipment (13%)
  • Construction (7%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (6%)
  • Truck transportation (6%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (5%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
  • Chemicals (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (23%)
  • Transportation equipment (13%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Printing and related support activities (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)
  • Personal and laundry services (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (14%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Construction laborers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Registered nurses (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)
  • Cashiers (5%)



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Iuka-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 131% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1990, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.5 miles away from the Iuka village center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 12/18/1957, a category 4 tornado 18.5 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 45 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Iuka-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 52% smaller 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, Depth: 8.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 50.2 miles away from Iuka 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 50.7 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, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 70.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 51.9 miles away from Iuka center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 37.6 miles away from the city center
On 2/5/1994 at 14:55:37, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 LG, 4.2 MD, Depth: 9.9 mi) earthquake occurred 88.9 miles away from Iuka center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Iuka:
  • SALEM TOWNSHIP HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; SALEM, IL)
  • CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; FLORA, IL)
  • ST MARYS HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; CENTRALIA, IL)

Political contributions by individuals in Iuka, IL

Amtrak station near Iuka:
  • 20 miles: CENTRALIA (103 E. BROADWAY). Services: fully wheelchair accessible, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Iuka:
  • JOHN A LOGAN COLLEGE (about 62 miles; CARTERVILLE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,255)
  • SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE (about 63 miles; BELLEVILLE, IL; FT enrollment: 7,333)
  • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-EDWARDSVILLE (about 63 miles; EDWARDSVILLE, IL; FT enrollment: 10,038)
  • LAKE LAND COLLEGE (about 64 miles; MATTOON, IL; FT enrollment: 3,666)
  • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-CARBONDALE (about 67 miles; CARBONDALE, IL; FT enrollment: 19,742)
  • VINCENNES UNIVERSITY (about 70 miles; VINCENNES, IN; FT enrollment: 6,201)
  • EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 70 miles; CHARLESTON, IL; FT enrollment: 9,582)
Public elementary/middle school in Iuka:
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Reservoir: Rose Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Average household size:
This village:  2.7 people
Illinois:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  77.2%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  5.5%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This village:  16.7%
Whole state:  10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This village:  2.7%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Iuka, IL



Iuka compared to Illinois state average:
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Iuka (2009 data):
  • The Iuka State Bank: at 303 North Main, branch established on 1910-12-10. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $16.4 mil, Deposits: $13.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Consumer Lending Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Iuka Bancshares Inc



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2004 Presidential Election results in Marion County Illinois:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (79%)
  • Electricity (13%)
  • Wood (4%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)


Religion statistics for Iuka

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 62.54%
Here62.5%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionChristian Churches and Churches of ChristCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran Church
Adherents27.5%17.5%13.6%10.4%8.4%
Congregations20.2%17.2%4.0%17.2%3.0%
Name Non-Charismatic Churches IndependentChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Church of the NazareneUnited Church of ChristOther
Adherents3.6%2.7%2.3%1.9%12.1%
Congregations1.0%3.0%1.0%2.0%31.3%
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.


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 0$0 1$1,298
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$779
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$1,298
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$411
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$1,217
Water Supply 0$0 4$1,841
Totals for Government 0$0 18$6,844



Iuka government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $61,000
    Solid Waste Management: $11,000
  • Construction - Water Utilities: $103,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $46,000
    Sewerage: $27,000
    Regular Highways: $25,000
    Financial Administration: $25,000
    Police Protection: $18,000
    Solid Waste Management: $11,000
    General - Other: $5,000
    General Public Buildings: $3,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $103,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $17,000
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General: $8,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $72,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $280,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $275,000
    Water Utilities: $66,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $6,000
    Other, NEC: $5,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $21,000
    Interest Earnings: $11,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $40,000
    Police Protection: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $346,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $60,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $55,000
    Highways: $15,000
  • Tax - Property: $14,000
    NEC: $2,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $53,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $4,000

4.73% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,316 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.73%
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 Jefferson County, IL  0.61% ($29,430 average AGI)
from Clinton County, IL  0.39% ($31,850)
from Fayette County, IL  0.25% ($18,821)


5.13% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,824 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.13%
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 Jefferson County, IL  0.52% ($26,125 average AGI)
to Clinton County, IL  0.33% ($24,098)
to Washington County, IL  0.30% ($33,978)


Strongest AM radio stations in Iuka:
  • WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WMIX (940 AM; 5 kW; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING CO OF ILLINOIS)
  • 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.)
  • WJBD (1350 AM; 0 kW; SALEM, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMCL (1060 AM; 3 kW; MCLEANSBORO, IL; Owner: DANA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Iuka:
  • WJBD-FM (100.1 FM; SALEM, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WRXX (95.3 FM; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WBMV (89.7 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC)
  • W217AK (91.3 FM; SALEM, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WIBV (102.1 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: BENJAMIN STRATEMEYER)
  • WNOI (103.9 FM; FLORA, IL; Owner: H & R COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WVSI (88.9 FM; MT. VERNON, IL; Owner: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WDML (106.9 FM; WOODLAWN, IL; Owner: VOLUNTEER BROADCASTING OF ILLINOIS)
  • W203AN (88.5 FM; FLORA, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Iuka:
  • W29CI (Channel 29; SALEM, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WPXS (Channel 13; MT. VERNON, IL; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
  • WUSI-TV (Channel 16; OLNEY, IL; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WNOI-LP (Channel 24; FLORA, IL; Owner: H & R COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 1 meters (3ft)
Total average daily traffic: 1,650
Total average daily truck traffic: 132
Total future (year 2021) average daily traffic: 2,500

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Douglas I Brandon, 4403 Keller Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 73.1 m, Overall height: 76.2 m
    Registrant: At&t Wireless Services, Inc., 1150 Connecticut Ave., Nw, 4th Fl, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 223-9222, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • 5 Mi S & 2 Mi E, Call Sign: KNGP571, Licensee ID: L00021739
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.565 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/10/1998, Expiration Date: 06/23/2003, Cancelation Date: 09/07/2003
    Registrant: Gene Timm, Rt 2, Iuka, IL 62849

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Iuka)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 27
  • Hazardous Condition: 3
  • Good Intent Call: 2

Incident types - Iuka


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Iuka on our top lists:
  • #52 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Education, training, and library occupations:"
  • #76 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Construction and extraction occupations:"
  • #83 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Other financial specialists"
  • #84 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Printing and related support activities"
  • #91 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers"

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