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Livingston County

Population in July 2008: 232. Population change since 2000: -6.1%
 

Males: 114  (49.4%)
Females: 118  (50.6%)

Median resident age:  39.3 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Zip codes: 61333.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $58,786 (it was $45,625 in 2000)
Long Point:  $58,786
Illinois:  $54,124

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $21,289
Long Point:  $21,289
Illinois:  $27,965

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $83,820 (it was $51,300 in 2000)
Long Point:  $83,820
Illinois:  $208,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $79,849; Detached houses: $77,943; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $76,893; Mobile homes: $55,000

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Races in Long Point:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.8%)
  • American Indian (2.8%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)

2008 cost of living index in Long Point: 72.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (41.3%), English (15.0%), United States (8.9%), Irish (8.5%), Norwegian (5.3%), Polish (4.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/02/1901

Elevation: 643 feet

Land area: 0.19 square miles.

Population density: 1234 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Long Point

  • High school or higher: 82.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
  • Unemployed: 6.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Long Point village

  • Never married: 26.9%
  • Now married: 58.2%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 5.3%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

2 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.8%
Illinois:  12.3%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Long Point, Illinois in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Long Point to the number of sex offenders is 116 to 1.

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

Long Point:  1.8% ($900)
Illinois:  1.8% ($2,285)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bloomington, IL (36.8 miles , pop. 64,808).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (85.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Dana, IL (2.1 miles) , Rutland, IL (2.8 miles ), Cornell, IL (2.9 miles ), Streator, IL (3.0 miles ), Wenona, IL (3.0 miles ), Flanagan, IL (3.0 miles ), Kangley, IL (3.1 miles ), Minonk, IL (3.2 miles ).

Latitude: 41.00 N, Longitude: 88.89 W

Area code: 815

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Population change in the 1990s: +35 (+16.5%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (25%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (12%)
  • Machinery (12%)
  • Warehousing and storage (7%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (7%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)
  • Health care (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (30%)
  • Food and beverage stores (14%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Personal and laundry services (7%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (12%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (14%)
  • Cashiers (10%)
  • Personal appearance workers (7%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)



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Long Point-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 155% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/13/2004, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.2 miles away from the Long Point village center injured 3 people.

On 6/29/1976, a category 4 tornado 41.3 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Long Point-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Illinois state average. It is 95% 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 31.5 miles away from Long Point center
On 9/2/1999 at 16:17:29, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 56.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Long Point:
  • ST MARYS HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; STREATOR, IL)
  • SAINT JAMES HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; PONTIAC, IL)
  • COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF OTTAWA (about 25 miles; OTTAWA, IL)

Political contributions by individuals in Long Point, IL

Amtrak station near Long Point:
  • 16 miles: PONTIAC (721 W. WASHINGTON ST.). Services: enclosed waiting area, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Long Point:
  • ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 22 miles; OGLESBY, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,272)
  • HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 34 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 2,390)
  • ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (about 34 miles; BLOOMINGTON, IL; FT enrollment: 2,019)
  • ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 35 miles; NORMAL, IL; FT enrollment: 18,785)
  • BRADLEY UNIVERSITY (about 44 miles; PEORIA, IL; FT enrollment: 5,262)
  • ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE (about 47 miles; EAST PEORIA, IL; FT enrollment: 6,404)
  • JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE (about 52 miles; JOLIET, IL; FT enrollment: 6,075)

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

Percentage of family households:
This village:  78.3%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  7.6%
Whole state:  4.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  6.6%
Whole state:  10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  4.3%
Whole state:  5.1%

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Long Point 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 significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above 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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2004 Presidential Election results in Livingston County Illinois:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (93%)
  • Electricity (5%)
  • Other fuel (2%)


Religion statistics for Long Point

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchAmerican Baptist Churches in the USA Inc. Apostolic Christian Church of America
Adherents29.0%20.7%18.2%6.5%5.8%
Congregations13.3%14.7%21.3%8.0%2.7%
NameLutheran ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)United Church of ChristChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Other religions
Adherents3.9%2.8%2.1%1.6%9.5%
Congregations2.7%2.7%4.0%4.0%26.7%
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$85
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$224
Police - Other 0$0 1$184
Totals for Government 0$0 10$493



Long Point government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $23,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $2,000
    Interest Earnings: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $52,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $21,000
    Highways: $7,000
  • Tax - Property: $5,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $3,000

4.66% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,942 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.66%
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 McLean County, IL  0.69% ($29,922 average AGI)
from Will County, IL  0.50% ($41,568)
from Grundy County, IL  0.48% ($30,380)


6.00% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,806 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.00%
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 McLean County, IL  1.25% ($35,349 average AGI)
to La Salle County, IL  0.44% ($38,723)
to Will County, IL  0.36% ($31,296)


Strongest AM radio stations in Long Point:
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSPL (1250 AM; 1 kW; STREATOR, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WAUR (930 AM; 4 kW; SANDWICH, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LTD.)
  • WVEL (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PEKIN, IL)

Strongest FM radio stations in Long Point:
  • WWGN (88.9 FM; OTTAWA, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WSTQ (97.7 FM; STREATOR, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WYYS (106.1 FM; STREATOR, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WALS (102.1 FM; OGLESBY, IL; Owner: LACO RADIO, INC.)
  • WBZG (100.9 FM; PERU, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WJEZ (98.9 FM; DWIGHT, IL; Owner: LIVINGSTON COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WYST (107.7 FM; FAIRBURY, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WPJC (88.3 FM; PONTIAC, IL; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WTRX-FM (93.7 FM; PONTIAC, IL; Owner: LIVINGSTON COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WKOT (96.5 FM; MARSEILLES, IL; Owner: LASALLE COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WIVQ (103.3 FM; SPRING VALLEY, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WSOG (88.1 FM; SPRING VALLEY, IL; Owner: SPIRIT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WAJK (99.3 FM; LA SALLE, IL; Owner: LA SALLE COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WJDK-FM (95.7 FM; SENECA, IL; Owner: GRUNDY COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC)
  • WRVY-FM (100.5 FM; HENRY, IL; Owner: WZOE, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Long Point:
  • WWTO-TV (Channel 35; LASALLE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WYZZ-TV (Channel 43; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: WYZZ LICENSEE, INC.)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Glenn E Rauh, 0.3 Km South Of Sr-23; 3.2 Km East Of Livingston County Hwy 16; 5.3 Km Ese Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 67.1 m, Overall height: 72.8 m
    Registrant: Illinois Valley Cellular Rsa 2-Ii Partnership, 200 Riverfront Drive, Marseilles, IL 61341, Phone: (703) 266-4211, Email:
  • Stephanie I Jones, 3066 East 2550 North Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 76.2 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Parkway Suite 150, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Center St. & Icg Rr On Elevator, Type: Bant, Structure height: 17 m, Overall height: 23 m, Call Sign: WQBA821, Licensee ID: L00025032
    Assigned Frequencies : 43.3200 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/10/2004, Expiration Date: 03/10/2005, Cancelation Date: 05/14/2005, Certifier: Jerry Ruff
    Registrant: Jerry Ruff, R.R. 2, Streator, IL 61364, Phone: (815) 358-2282, Fax: (815) 854-2411, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: WA9VCT, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00212347
    Grant Date: 08/18/2004, Expiration Date: 11/01/2014, Certifier: Leroy H Albertson
    Registrant: Leroy H Albertson, 502 Morgan St, Long Point, IL 61333

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