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Adams County

Population in July 2009: 167. Population change since 2000: +5.0%
 

Males: 78  (47.2%)
Females: 89  (52.8%)

Median resident age:  35.5 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Zip code: 62348


Estimated median household income in 2009: $26,689 (it was $37,500 in 2000)
Lima:

$26,689
Illinois:

$53,966
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $11,226

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $54,108 (it was $45,400 in 2000)
Lima:

$54,108
Illinois:

$202,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $67,143; Detached houses: $83,464; Mobile homes: $37,221

Median gross rent in 2009: $405.

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Lima: 84.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (20.8%), English (13.8%), Irish (12.6%), United States (8.8%), French (1.9%), Dutch (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/04/1887

Elevation: 659 feet

Land area: 0.21 square miles.

Population density: 779 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Lima:

  • High school or higher: 78.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 6.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lima village:

  • Never married: 28.0%
  • Now married: 55.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 11.9%

0 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.0%
Illinois:  12.3%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this village in July 2011

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $809 (1.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $350 (0.2%)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, IL (95.5 miles , pop. 111,454).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (123.2 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (224.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Ursa, IL (2.7 miles ), Mendon, IL (2.8 miles ), Loraine, IL (2.9 miles ), Canton, MO (2.9 miles ), La Grange, MO (3.4 miles ), West Point, IL (3.4 miles) , Warsaw, IL (3.5 miles ), Alexandria, MO (3.6 miles) .

Latitude: 40.18 N, Longitude: 91.38 W

Area code: 217

Lima household income distribution Lima home values distribution

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

6.9%
Illinois:

9.1%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +39 (+32.5%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (50%)
  • Construction (18%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (14%)
  • Retail trade (14%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)
  • Manufacturing (32%)
  • Health care and social assistance (24%)
  • Accommodation and food services (21%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (12%)
  • Retail trade (6%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (29%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11%)
  • Customer service representatives (9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Top executives (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Child care workers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (24%)
  • Cashiers (20%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (12%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (12%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (8%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8%)


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Tornado activity:

Lima-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 101% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/13/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.4 miles away from the Lima village center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/8/1999, a category F3 tornado 12.5 miles away from the village center caused $15 million in damages.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Adams County (13) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 8, Floods: 7, Tornadoes: 3, Floods: 2, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 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 Lima:

  • KEOKUK AREA HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 17 miles away; KEOKUK, IA)
  • BLESSING HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 18 miles away; QUINCY, IL)
  • FORT MADISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, about 30 miles away; FORT MADISON, IA)

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Amtrak station near Lima:

  • 16 miles: QUINCY (30TH ST. & WISMANN LN.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lima:

  • Western Illinois University (about 42 miles; Macomb, IL; Full-time enrollment: 10,446)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 46 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,087)
  • Truman State University (about 64 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,595)
  • Moberly Area Community College (about 78 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 2,714)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 81 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 3,272)
  • University of Illinois at Springfield (about 99 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 2,458)
  • Columbia College (about 99 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 8,442)

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Adams County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 31.9. This is about average.
City:

31.9
U.S.:

32.0
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2007 was 1.40. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 14.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

1.40
U.S.:

3.08
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 29.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

29.6
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.38. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

9.38
U.S.:

9.59
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 16.1. This is better than average. There were 60 monitors within city limits.
City:

16.1
U.S.:

22.1


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 35.0%

Average household size:
This village:  2.8 people
Illinois:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  80.7%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  5.3%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Lima 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of college students 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 Lima (2011 data):

  • The State Bank of Lima: The State Bank Of Lima at 514 N. Range Line, branch established on 12/10/1910. Info updated 06/02/2010: Bank assets: $2.9 mil, Deposits: $2.3 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Lima Bancshares, Inc.

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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (96%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Adams County Illinois:


2008 Presidential Election results in Adams County Illinois:
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Religion statistics for Lima:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 59.56%
Here59.6%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristUnited Church of ChristLutheran Church
Adherents39.2%9.1%8.1%7.9%7.2%
Congregations11.6%16.8%10.5%7.4%5.3%
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaSalvation ArmyAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Other
Adherents6.0%3.4%3.3%2.9%12.9%
Congregations8.4%1.1%5.3%3.2%30.5%
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: 12
Adams County:

1.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 26
Adams County:

3.89 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 42
This county:

6.29 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Adams County:

9.4%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Adams County:

25.7%
State:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.6%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$90
Water Supply 0$0 1$200
Totals for Government 0$0 7$290

Lima government finances in 2002:

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $52,000 ($311.38)
    Water Utilities: $19,000 ($113.77)
    Regular Highways: $9,000 ($53.89)
    Parks & Recreation: $2,000 ($11.98)
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $2,000 ($11.98)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $11,000 ($65.87)
    Interest Earnings: $5,000 ($29.94)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff: $28,000 ($167.66)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $113,000 ($676.65)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $15,000 ($89.82)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $15,000 ($89.82)
    Highways: $4,000 ($23.95)
  • Tax - Property: $2,000 ($11.98)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $8,000 ($47.90)

4.32% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($39,162 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.32%
Illinois average:

5.66%

0.06% of residents moved from foreign countries ($330 average AGI)
Adams County:

0.06%
Illinois average:

0.19%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Hancock County, IL  0.27% ($53,000 average AGI)
from Lewis County, MO  0.25% ($28,031)
from Pike County, IL  0.23% ($24,525)


4.23% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($36,765 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.23%
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 Marion County, MO  0.25% ($29,197 average AGI)
to Lewis County, MO  0.21% ($30,574)
to Hancock County, IL  0.17% ($24,822)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lima:

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

Strongest FM radio stations in Lima:

  • KRRY (100.9 FM; CANTON, MO; Owner: BICK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KOKX-FM (95.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WCOY (99.5 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WIUW (89.5 FM; WARSAW, IL; Owner: WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • KRNQ (96.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: DAVID M. LISTER)
  • WGEM-FM (105.1 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY NEWSPAPERS, INC.)
  • WQUB (90.3 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY UNIVERSITY CORPORATION)
  • KGRC (92.9 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WGCA-FM (88.5 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: GREAT COMMISSION BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQCY (103.9 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WQKQ (92.1 FM; CARTHAGE, IL; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KRXL (94.5 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX, INC.)
  • KMDY (90.9 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WCEZ (93.9 FM; CARTHAGE, IL; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)
  • KICK-FM (97.9 FM; PALMYRA, MO; Owner: BICK BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KJIR (91.7 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: BELIEVERS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KZZK (105.9 FM; NEW LONDON, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Lima:

  • W53BP (Channel 53; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W49BS (Channel 49; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KHQA-TV (Channel 7; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF QUINCY, LLC)
  • WTJR (Channel 16; QUINCY, IL; Owner: BELIEVER'S BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • W65CZ (Channel 65; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W45BM (Channel 45; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W67DR (Channel 67; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K60CL (Channel 60; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: CHRIST VISION, INC.)
  • KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • K44AB (Channel 44; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: WB2JSC, Licensee ID: L00999410
    Grant Date: 04/08/2005, Expiration Date: 04/08/2015
    Registrant: Robert W Butler, 523 South Range Line, Lima, IL 62348


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 1

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