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Livingston County

Population in 2011: 226. Population change since 2000: -8.5%
 

Males: 114  (50.4%)
Females: 112  (49.6%)

Median resident age:  36.0 years
Illinois median age:  42.2 years

Zip codes: 61333.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $45,975 (it was $45,625 in 2000)
Long Point:

$45,975
Illinois:

$53,966
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $19,320

Long Point village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $71,032 (it was $51,300 in 2000)
Long Point:

$71,032
Illinois:

$202,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $70,951; Detached houses: $70,569; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $78,779; Mobile homes: $78,779

Median gross rent in 2009: $654.

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  • White alone - 224 (99.1%)
  • Black alone - 1 (0.4%)
  • Asian alone - 1 (0.4%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Long Point: 85.8 (less than average, 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: 1202 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 (commute): 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 of Illinois and other state lists there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Long Point, Illinois as of June 18, 2013.
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 with mortgages in 2009: $1,357 (1.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,232 (1.8%)
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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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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

8.3%
Illinois:

8.9%

Unemployment by year (%)


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

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (26%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (20%)
  • Retail trade (14%)
  • Wholesale trade (11%)
  • Utilities (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (6%)
  • Health care and social assistance (26%)
  • Manufacturing (24%)
  • Retail trade (22%)
  • Construction (8%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (4%)
  • Utilities (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • 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%)
  • 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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Tornado activity:

Long Point-area historical tornado activity is above Illinois state average. It is 166% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/13/2004, a category F4 (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 F4 tornado 41.3 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

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 the city 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 Long Point center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Livingston County (7) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Snow: 1, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: Eleanor Moore - Girls Professional Baseball League player.


Hospitals/medical centers near Long Point:

  • ST MARYS HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; STREATOR, IL)
  • SAINT JAMES HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 17 miles away; PONTIAC, IL)
  • OTTAWA REGIONAL HOSPITAL & HEALTHCARE CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 25 miles away; 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 24 miles; Oglesby, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,082)
  • Heartland Community College (about 34 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 2,524)
  • Illinois State University (about 35 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 18,494)
  • Illinois Wesleyan University (about 36 miles; Bloomington, IL; FT enrollment: 2,057)
  • Illinois Central College (about 39 miles; East Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,496)
  • Bradley University (about 44 miles; Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,105)
  • Joliet Junior College (about 51 miles; Joliet, IL; FT enrollment: 6,668)

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Notable location: Long Point Community Fire Protection District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 
Livingston 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 35.5. This is about average.
City:

35.5
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 10.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.9
U.S.:

9.6


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 6.7%

Average household size:
This village:  2.7 people
Illinois:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  72.9%
Whole state:  67.3%

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

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Long Point, IL


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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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (93%)
  • Electricity (5%)
  • Other fuel (2%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Livingston County Illinois:


2008 Presidential Election results in Livingston County Illinois:
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Religion statistics for Long Point (based on Livingston County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 61.09%
Here61.1%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

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
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Here:

1.85 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Livingston County:

0.26 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 22
This county:

5.81 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 32
Livingston County:

8.46 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

9.2%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.3%
State:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

10.8%
Illinois:

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
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 ($101.77)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $2,000 ($8.85)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($4.42)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $52,000 ($230.09)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $21,000 ($92.92)
    Highways: $7,000 ($30.97)
  • Tax - Property: $5,000 ($22.12)
    NEC: $1,000 ($4.42)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $3,000 ($13.27)

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:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Long Point)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Center St. & Icg Rr On Elevator (Lat: 40.990306 Lon: -89.034806), 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, Cancellation 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, 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



Most common first names in Long Point, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William781.7 years
Ernest376.0 years
John376.0 years
Helen373.7 years
George382.7 years
Donald374.4 years
Paul381.3 years
Charles276.0 years
Clarence290.0 years
Glen268.5 years
Most common last names in Long Point, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Beutke477.8 years
Maddux490.5 years
Stokes486.0 years
Jenkins391.7 years
Colravy370.7 years
Ensign382.7 years
Miller378.3 years
Rittenhouse377.0 years
Steinke390.3 years
Kaminke293.5 years

Long Point on our top lists:

  • #33 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Warehousing and storage"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Farmers and farm managers"
  • #64 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Transportation, tourism, and lodging attendants"
  • #82 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Food and beverage stores"
  • #83 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: Physicians and surgeons"
  • #56 (61333) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Ukrainian first ancestries"

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