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Union County

Population in 2011: 1,816. Population change since 2000: -2.0%

Males: 867	(47.8%)
Females: 949	(52.2%)

Median resident age:	39.7 years
Illinois median age:	42.2 years

Zip codes: 62952.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $29,571 (it was $30,441 in 2000)

Jonesboro:	$29,571
Illinois:	$53,966

Estimated per capita income in 2009: $14,934

Jonesboro city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $68,913 (it was $49,600 in 2000)

Jonesboro:	$68,913
Illinois:	$202,200

Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $76,117; Detached houses: $83,327; Townhouses or other attached units: $50,081; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $100,162; Mobile homes: $34,487

Median gross rent in 2009: $457.

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White alone - 1,726 (94.8%)
Hispanic - 46 (2.5%)
Two or more races - 28 (1.5%)
Black alone - 10 (0.5%)
Asian alone - 10 (0.5%)
American Indian alone - 1 (0.05%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Jonesboro: 76.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (17.5%), United States (11.2%), Irish (10.0%), English (9.5%), French (4.0%), Dutch (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/09/1873

Elevation: 568 feet

Land area: 1.91 square miles.

Population density: 949 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Jonesboro:

High school or higher: 76.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
Unemployed: 11.2%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Jonesboro city:

Never married: 20.6%
Now married: 55.5%
Separated: 0.9%
Widowed: 11.7%
Divorced: 11.3%

26 residents are foreign born

This city:	1.4%
Illinois:	12.3%

According to our research of Illinois and other state lists there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Jonesboro, Illinois as of May 21, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Jonesboro to the number of sex offenders is 223 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,044 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $541 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Louis, MO (97.2 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (315.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Anna, IL (1.2 miles ), Cobden, IL (2.4 miles ), Mill Creek, IL (2.8 miles) , Dongola, IL (2.9 miles ), Alto Pass, IL (2.9 miles ), Makanda, IL (3.4 miles ), Ullin, IL (3.6 miles ), Tamms, IL (3.8 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $82,600

1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $82,600

1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $82,600

2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $82,600

2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $82,600

2002: 5 buildings, average cost: $116,300

2003: 5 buildings, average cost: $116,300

2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $116,300

2005: 5 buildings, average cost: $116,300

2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $116,300

2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $116,300

2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $116,300

2009: 1 building, cost: $116,300

2010: 1 building, cost: $116,300

2011: 1 building, cost: $116,300

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)

Latitude: 37.45 N, Longitude: 89.27 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 618

Crime in Jonesboro by Year

Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Murders 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0

per 100,000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 108.5 0.0 0.0 0.0

Rapes 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 0

per 100,000 53.7 0.0 54.0 54.0 54.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 108.6 54.6 0.0

Robberies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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

Assaults 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

per 100,000 0.0 0.0 0.0 54.0 54.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Burglaries 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 2 0

per 100,000 0.0 54.0 0.0 54.0 54.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 109.2 0.0

Thefts 0 0 2 1 1 1 3 2 2 0 1

per 100,000 0.0 0.0 107.9 54.0 54.4 54.4 163.1 108.5 108.6 0.0 55.0

Auto thefts 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0

per 100,000 107.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 54.4 54.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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

City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 53.7 3.9 49.4 62.4 62.9 6.8 11.3 230.4 94.9 53.4 2.3

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 2 (2 officers).

Officers per 1,000 residents here:
1.10
Illinois average:
2.78

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Unemployment in August 2012:

Here:
11.3%
Illinois:
8.9%

Unemployment by year (%)

Population change in the 1990s: +34 (+1.9%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females

Retail trade (16%)

Health care and social assistance (13%)

Construction (10%)

Public administration (9%)

Manufacturing (8%)

Educational services (8%)

Other services, except public administration (6%)

Health care and social assistance (46%)

Educational services (19%)

Retail trade (8%)

Accommodation and food services (7%)

Public administration (6%)

Finance and insurance (4%)

Manufacturing (4%)

Most common occupations (%)
Males Females

Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12%)

Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)

Law enforcement workers including supervisors (6%)

Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)

Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)

Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)

Secretaries and administrative assistants (10%)

Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)

Registered nurses (6%)

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)

Health technologists and technicians (5%)

Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)

Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)

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

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Tornado activity:

Jonesboro-area historical tornado activity is above Illinois state average. It is 168% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/6/2003, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.1 miles away from the Jonesboro city center killed 2 people and injured 33 people and caused $16 million in damages.

On 12/18/1957, a category F4 tornado 20.8 miles away from the city center killed 11 people and injured 200 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Jonesboro-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 12% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 24.5 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 68.6 miles away from Jonesboro 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 89.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/29/1987 at 00:04:56, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 39.7 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 7.4 miles away from Jonesboro center
On 6/6/2003 at 12:29:34, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 MB, 4.0 MW, Depth: 1.6 mi) earthquake occurred 43.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Union County (11) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Jonesboro:

UNION COUNTY HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 4 miles away; ANNA, IL)
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 19 miles away; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO)
ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 19 miles away; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO)

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Amtrak station near Jonesboro:

20 miles: CARBONDALE (401 S. ILLINOIS AVE.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Jonesboro:

Southeast Missouri State University (about 17 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; Full-time enrollment: 7,475)
Southern Illinois University Carbondale (about 19 miles; Carbondale, IL; FT enrollment: 16,261)
John A Logan College (about 23 miles; Carterville, IL; FT enrollment: 2,443)
West Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 44 miles; Paducah, KY; FT enrollment: 2,353)
Mineral Area College (about 74 miles; Park Hills, MO; FT enrollment: 2,165)
Murray State University (about 76 miles; Murray, KY; FT enrollment: 7,472)
Kaskaskia College (about 78 miles; Centralia, IL; FT enrollment: 2,425)

Public elementary/middle school in Jonesboro:

Jonesboro Elementary School (Location: 309 COOK AVE; Grades: PK - 8)

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Library in Jonesboro:

JONESBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $10,990; Location: 412 SOUTH MAIN STREET; 7,162 books; 105 audio materials; 359 video materials; 15 state licensed databases; 1 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Jonesboro: Jonesboro City Hall (A), Jonesboro Public Library (B), Union County Courthouse (C), Union County Ambulance Service (D), Jonesboro Fire Department (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Jonesboro: First Baptist Church of Jonesboro (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Jonesboro: Lincoln Memorial Picnic Grounds (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Court: Union County - Court Reporter (311 West Market Street).

Union County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI PM₁₀

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 15.2. This is significantly better than average.

City:	15.2
U.S.:	32.0

Particulate Matter (PM_2.5) [µ/m³] level in 2003 was 11.8. This is about average. There were 5 monitors within city limits.

City:	11.8
U.S.:	11.6

Particulate Matter (PM₁₀) [µ/m³] level in 2010 was 16.4. This is better than average. There were 11 monitors within city limits.

City:	16.4
U.S.:	22.1

Drinking water stations with addresses in Jonesboro that have no violations reported:

ANNA-JONESBORO WATER COMMISSION (Population served: 68, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 39.2%
(38.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 44.8% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:

This city:	2.4 people
Illinois:	2.4 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	67.5%
Whole state:	67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	2.7%
Whole state:	4.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Jonesboro, IL

People in group quarters in Jonesboro:

56 people in nursing homes
31 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
25 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Jonesboro compared to Illinois state average:

Jonesboro, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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

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Banks with branches in Jonesboro (2011 data):

The Anna -Jonesboro National Bank: Jonesboro Branch at 1002 Public Square, branch established on 1893/01/01. Info updated 2007/05/30: Bank assets: $231.7 mil, Deposits: $200.3 mil, headquarters in Anna, IL, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Union County Bancshares, Inc.

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)

Jonesboro mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

Utility gas (68%)
Electricity (27%)
Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
Other fuel (1%)
Wood (1%)

2008 Presidential Election results in Union County Illinois:

Detailed 2008 election results.

Religion statistics for Jonesboro (based on Union County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 68.11%

Here		68.1%
USA		50.2%

Adherents

Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

Name	Southern Baptist Convention	Catholic Church	Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	Christian Churches and Churches of Christ	United Methodist Church
Adherents	64.3%	11.3%	7.5%	2.9%	2.9%
Congregations	44.0%	4.0%	8.0%	2.0%	10.0%

Name	Evangelical Presbyterian Church	Church of the Nazarene	Churches of Christ	Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)	Other
Adherents	2.0%	2.0%	1.4%	1.2%	4.5%
Congregations	2.0%	2.0%	4.0%	4.0%	20.0%

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: 4

Union County:	2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:	2.24 / 10,000 pop.

Number of supercenters and club stores: 1

This county:	0.55 / 10,000 pop.
State:	0.08 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2

Union County:	1.10 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:	0.75 / 10,000 pop.

Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7

Union County:	3.85 / 10,000 pop.
State:	2.61 / 10,000 pop.

Number of full-service restaurants: 13

Here:	7.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:	6.86 / 10,000 pop.

Adult diabetes rate:

This county:	9.1%
Illinois:	8.3%

Adult obesity rate:

Union County:	27.6%
Illinois:	25.2%

Low-income preschool obesity rate:

This county:	14.8%
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	0	$0		1	$204
Other Government Administration	1	$2,449	$29,388	9	$2,097
Police Protection - Officers	2	$5,389	$32,334	3	$1,118
Firefighters	0	$0		17	$664
Streets and Highways	1	$3,421	$41,052	0	$0
Sewerage	1	$2,365	$28,380	0	$0
Water Supply	4	$8,283	$24,849	0	$0
Gas Supply	2	$5,210	$31,260	0	$0
Local Libraries	0	$0		1	$576
Other and Unallocable	1	$1,891	$22,692	2	$821
Totals for Government	12	$29,008	$29,008	33	$5,480

Jonesboro government finances in 2002:

Charges - All Other: $94,000 ($51.76)
Solid Waste Management: $61,000 ($33.59)
Current Operations - Gas Utilities: $621,000 ($341.96)
Water Utilities: $290,000 ($159.69)

Regular Highways: $221,000 ($121.70)

Police Protection: $138,000 ($75.99)

Financial Administration: $67,000 ($36.89)

Solid Waste Management: $56,000 ($30.84)

General - Other: $56,000 ($30.84)

Fire Protection: $18,000 ($9.91)

Libraries: $12,000 ($6.61)
Federal Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $27,000 ($14.87)
General - Interest on Debt: $0 ($0.00)
Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $10,000 ($5.51)
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $101,000 ($55.62)
Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $89,000 ($49.01)
Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $12,000 ($6.61)
Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $49,000 ($26.98)
General Revenue, NEC: $25,000 ($13.77)
Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff: $3,000 ($1.65)
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,061,000 ($584.25)
Revenue - Gas Utilities: $506,000 ($278.63)
Water Utilities: $325,000 ($178.96)
State Intergovernmental - General Support: $240,000 ($132.16)
Highways: $51,000 ($28.08)

All Other: $2,000 ($1.10)
Tax - Property: $58,000 ($31.94)
NEC: $12,000 ($6.61)
Total Salaries & Wages: $342,000 ($188.33)
Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($3.30)

5.13% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,725 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.13%
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 Jackson County, IL	0.77% ($37,520 average AGI)
from Williamson County, IL	0.44% ($24,586)
from Johnson County, IL	0.26% ($34,471)

5.42% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,834 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.42%
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 Jackson County, IL	0.95% ($25,210 average AGI)
to Williamson County, IL	0.60% ($31,282)
to Johnson County, IL	0.34% ($18,091)

Strongest AM radio stations in Jonesboro:

WIBH (1440 AM; 1 kW; ANNA, IL; Owner: WIBH, INC.)
KZIM (960 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
KAPE (1550 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
WGGH (1150 AM; 5 kW; MARION, IL)
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.)
WPAD (1560 AM; 10 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
WCIL (1020 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: LYLE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Jonesboro:

KGMO (100.7 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
KEZS-FM (102.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
WKIB (96.5 FM; ANNA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS)
WCIL-FM (101.5 FM; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: LYLE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
KRCU (90.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
KREZ (104.7 FM; CHAFFEE, MO; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)
WOOZ-FM (99.9 FM; HARRISBURG, IL; Owner: ZIMMER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
KGKS (93.9 FM; SCOTT CITY, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
WUEZ (95.1 FM; CARTERVILLE, IL; Owner: ZRG OF ILLINOIS, INC.)
WGCF (89.3 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: CHRISTIAN BUSINESSMEN'S ASSOC, INC.)
WSIU (91.9 FM; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
WDDD-FM (107.3 FM; MARION, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WTAO-FM (105.1 FM; MURPHYSBORO, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WBEL (88.5 FM; CAIRO, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
KWKZ (106.1 FM; CHARLESTON, MO; Owner: ANDERSON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
WVZA (92.7 FM; HERRIN, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WQUL (97.7 FM; WEST FRANKFORT, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WXAN (103.9 FM; AVA, IL; Owner: HAROLD L. LAWDER)

TV broadcast stations around Jonesboro:

KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
KBSI (Channel 23; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: KBSI LICENSEE L.P.)
WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
WSIL-TV (Channel 3; HARRISBURG, IL; Owner: WSIL-TV, INC.)
KCGI-CA (Channel 45; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
WTCT (Channel 27; MARION, IL; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
K47FB (Channel 47; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
K69HT (Channel 69; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
K65GP (Channel 65; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
W10AH (Channel 10; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)

Jonesboro fatal accident list:

Aug 10, 2002 00:20 AM, Sr-127, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Jun 20, 1997 07:35 AM, 146, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 3, 1987 01:40 PM, Heacock, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Oct 22, 1987 02:00 AM, 146, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Nov 27, 1985 08:00 PM, 146, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Jonesboro)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

100 Public Square (Lat: 37.451722 Lon: -89.268694), Call Sign: KRU977, Licensee ID: L00023496
Assigned Frequencies: 45.5200 MHz
Grant Date: 08/30/2004, Expiration Date: 10/26/2014
Registrant: City Of Jonesboro
Trail Of Tears State Forest, Maintenance Shop (Lat: 37.486111 Lon: -89.358472), Type: Tower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Overall height: 21.3 m, Call Sign: WNCQ253
Assigned Frequencies: 159.420 MHz, 159.375 MHz, 159.300 MHz, 151.445 MHz, 151.280 MHz, 151.250 MHz
Grant Date: 02/08/2005, Expiration Date: 05/07/2015
Registrant: Il State Police, 531 Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702, Phone: (217) 782-7345, Fax: (217) 524-4396, Email:
311 W Market St (Lat: 37.452556 Lon: -89.271472), Type: Tower, Structure height: 24 m, Overall height: 32 m, Call Sign: WPMD528
Assigned Frequencies: 155.340 MHz
Grant Date: 06/03/2003, Expiration Date: 06/10/2013, Certifier: Oscar Sanders
Registrant: Roy Walker Communications Inc, 441 Church Camp Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, Fax: (618) 457-4985

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

WARE, 8210 State Rt 146 West (Lat: 37.450250 Lon: -89.377306), Type: Tower, Structure height: 59.7 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: WQJR975
Assigned Frequencies: 6635.00 MHz
Grant Date: 12/09/2008, Expiration Date: 12/09/2018, Certifier: Pamelia Y Hoof
Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Jonesboro)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

Aircraft: BEECH A23 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 114 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-346 SERIES (165 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 1492L , Serial Number: M-892, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 01/17/1966
Registrant (Individual): Joshua M Lofton, Po Box 435, Jonesboro, IL 62952
Aircraft: PIPER PA-32-260 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 3226W , Serial Number: 32-34, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 07/13/1965
Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, Po Box 435, Jonesboro, IL 62952
Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-160 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 5681W , Serial Number: 28-936, Year manufactured: 1962, Airworthiness Date: 12/14/1962
Registrant (Individual): Joshua M Lofton, 550 N Main St, Jonesboro, IL 62952
Aircraft: WITTE EARL L BANDIT (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 81EW , Serial Number: 081140, Year manufactured: 1985, Airworthiness Date: 10/01/1992
Registrant (Individual): James D Laurentius, 303 S Orange St, Jonesboro, IL 62952

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 5

Name	Count	Lived (average)
Most common first names in Jonesboro, IL among deceased individuals
William	41	74.4 years
James	36	70.2 years
Mary	34	77.7 years
John	32	75.8 years
Charles	30	75.6 years
Robert	22	73.3 years
George	21	74.8 years
Helen	19	77.9 years
Ruth	17	78.9 years
Bertha	14	83.3 years

Last name	Count	Lived (average)
Most common last names in Jonesboro, IL among deceased individuals
Brown	26	73.2 years
Smith	25	75.1 years
Miller	19	82.8 years
Dillow	18	81.1 years
Lingle	15	79.8 years
Kelley	14	81.1 years
Spurlock	13	70.3 years
Turner	12	71.7 years
Wright	11	77.0 years
Davis	11	61.8 years

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#3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest city-data.com crime index increase from 2005 to 2006"
#7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of murders in 2006 per 10,000 residents, excludes tourist destinations and others with a lot of outsiders visiting based on city industries data"
#16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest city-data.com crime index increase from 2000-2002 average to 2006"
#44 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in homes for the mentally retarded"
#65 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Water transportation"

#60 (62952) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Luxemburger first ancestries (pop 1,000+)"

Top Patent Applicants

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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2013.

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