Markham, Illinois

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Population in July 2008: 12,248. Population change since 2000: -2.9%

Males: 5,688	(46.4%)
Females: 6,560	(53.6%)

Median resident age:	32.9 years
Illinois median age:	34.7 years

Zip codes: 60426.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $47,608 (it was $41,592 in 2000)

Markham:	$47,608
Illinois:	$54,124

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $18,203

Markham:	$18,203
Illinois:	$27,965

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $137,339 (it was $75,200 in 2000)

Markham:	$137,339
Illinois:	$208,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $139,627; Detached houses: $141,865; Townhouses or other attached units: $133,766; In 2-unit structures: $247,581; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $95,418
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Races in Markham:

Black (78.9%)
White Non-Hispanic (16.3%)
Hispanic (3.1%)
Other race (1.6%)
Two or more races (1.5%)
American Indian (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Markham: 101.6 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (5.5%), German (5.1%), Polish (3.1%), Italian (1.8%), English (1.1%), Subsaharan African (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/09/1925

Land area: 5.21 square miles.

Population density: 2349 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Markham

High school or higher: 77.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
Unemployed: 13.3%
Mean travel time to work: 30.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Markham city

Never married: 35.9%
Now married: 39.8%
Separated: 4.8%
Widowed: 9.0%
Divorced: 10.4%

359 residents are foreign born (1.2% Asia, 1.0% Latin America, 0.4% Europe).

This city:	2.8%
Illinois:	12.3%

According to our research there were 17 registered sex offenders living in Markham, Illinois in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Markham to the number of sex offenders is 720 to 1.

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

Markham:	1.5% ($1,143)
Illinois:	1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Orland Park, IL (8.5 miles , pop. 51,077).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (16.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Hazel Crest, IL (1.3 miles ), Posen, IL (1.5 miles ), Harvey, IL (1.5 miles ), East Hazel Crest, IL (1.6 miles ), Midlothian, IL (1.6 miles ), Dixmoor, IL (1.6 miles ), Country Club Hills, IL (1.7 miles ), Homewood, IL (1.8 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1996: 13 buildings, average cost: $81,800
1997: 13 buildings, average cost: $79,800
1998: 13 buildings, average cost: $97,300
1999: 14 buildings, average cost: $94,000
2000: 17 buildings, average cost: $98,600
2001: 15 buildings, average cost: $98,000
2002: 15 buildings, average cost: $98,100
2003: 15 buildings, average cost: $98,100
2004: 0 buildings
2005: 29 buildings, average cost: $110,600
2006: 21 buildings, average cost: $111,000
2007: 15 buildings, average cost: $110,900
2008: 9 buildings, average cost: $110,900

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Latitude: 41.60 N, Longitude: 87.69 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -661 (-5.2%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 392 (8.6%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 708

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Markham, Illinois business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Population change in the 1990s: -343 (-2.6%).

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries for males (%):

Construction (9%)
Other transportation, and support activities, and couriers (7%)
Health care (7%)
Metal and metal products (7%)
Public administration (6%)
Truck transportation (6%)
Accommodation and food services (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Health care (22%)
Finance and insurance (9%)
Educational services (7%)
Public administration (6%)
Social assistance (5%)
Accommodation and food services (5%)
Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4%)
Metal workers and plastic workers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
Customer service representatives (5%)
Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
Health technologists and technicians (5%)
Registered nurses (4%)
Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)

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Crime in Markham by Year
Type	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007
Murders	1	0	4	0	3	0	2	1	0
per 100,000	7.8	0.0	31.7	0.0	23.8	0.0	16.2	8.1	0.0
Rapes	2	21	15	21	13	9	8	11	4
per 100,000	15.6	166.4	118.9	166.4	103.0	71.8	64.8	89.4	32.7
Robberies	47	44	50	30	27	54	32	30	34
per 100,000	366.5	348.7	396.2	237.7	213.8	430.9	259.2	243.8	277.6
Assaults	62	1,051	1,072	315	40	23	41	37	29
per 100,000	483.5	8328.1	8494.5	2496.0	316.8	183.5	332.0	300.7	236.8
Burglaries	272	388	308	244	150	162	168	123	116
per 100,000	2121.2	3074.5	2440.6	1933.4	1188.0	1292.8	1360.5	999.7	947.1
Thefts	535	442	650	424	383	192	161	110	121
per 100,000	4172.2	3502.4	5150.6	3359.7	3033.4	1532.2	1303.9	894.0	987.9
Auto thefts	173	257	208	173	158	71	69	83	55
per 100,000	1349.1	2036.5	1648.2	1370.8	1251.4	566.6	558.8	674.6	449.1
Arson	13	3	0	2	1	4	1	0	14
per 100,000	101.4	23.8	0.0	15.8	7.9	31.9	8.1	0.0	114.3
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9)	658.0	2421.6	2484.9	1083.0	562.0	420.6	420.5	380.8	298.5

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 46 (36 officers).

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	2.94
US city average:	3.00

Average climate in Markham, Illinois

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Markham-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 122% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/28/1990, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 21.8 miles away from the Markham city center killed 29 people and injured 350 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/21/1967, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.7 miles away from the city center killed 33 people and injured 500 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Markham-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Illinois state average. It is 98% 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 63.3 miles away from Markham 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 90.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

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Birthplace of: Rodney Harrison - 2005 NFL player (New England Patriots, born: Dec 15, 1972).

Hospitals/medical centers near Markham:

INGALLS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 2 miles; HARVEY, IL)
SOUTH SUBURBAN HOSPITAL (about 2 miles; HAZEL CREST, IL)
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER (about 5 miles; BLUE ISLAND, IL)

Political contributions by individuals in Markham, IL

Amtrak stations near Markham:

3 miles: HOMEWOOD (181 1ST ST. & PARK AVE.). Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, public transit connection.
12 miles: DYER (SHEFFIELD RD.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.
12 miles: HAMMOND-WHITING (HAMMOND, 1135 CALUMET AVE.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Markham:

SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE (about 5 miles; SOUTH HOLLAND, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,599)
PRAIRIE STATE COLLEGE (about 8 miles; CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL; FT enrollment: 2,523)
CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY (about 8 miles; CHICAGO, IL; FT enrollment: 4,836)
CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO-OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE (about 8 miles; CHICAGO, IL; FT enrollment: 4,004)
GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 9 miles; UNIVERSITY PARK, IL; FT enrollment: 3,191)
MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 11 miles; PALOS HILLS, IL; FT enrollment: 7,610)
CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO-RICHARD J DALEY COLLEGE (about 11 miles; CHICAGO, IL; FT enrollment: 5,536)

Public elementary/middle schools in Markham:

Prairie-Hills Junior High School (Location: 3035 W 163RD ST; Grades: 7 - 8)
Markham Park Elementary School (Location: 16239 LAWNDALE AVE; Grades: K - 6)
Robert Frost Middle School (Location: 2206 W 167TH ST; Grades: 7 - 8)
Primary Academic Center School (Location: 3055 W 163RD ST; Grades: K - 3)
Speed Independence Elementary School (Location: 16121 CENTRAL PARK; Grades: 4 - 8)

Private elementary/middle school in Markham:

MARKHAM LUTHERAN PRESCH - KDGN (Students: 41; Location: W 160TH - CLIFTON PARK; Grades: PK - KG)

See full list of schools located in Markham, Map of school districts: HAZEL CREST SCHOOL DISTRICT 152-5, PRAIRIE-HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 144, BREMEN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 228

Library in Markham:

MARKHAM (ANDERSON/OGLESBY) P.L. (Operating income: $140,679; Location: 16640 S. KEDZIE; 27,148 books; 292 audio materials; 259 video materials; 64 serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:

Markham,Illinois is now a new zip code of 60428.
MARKHAM HAS RECEIVED IT'S OWN ZIPCODE 60428 AND IT WAS EFFECTIVE IN JULY, 2006

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Notable locations in Markham: Markham Public Library (A), Cook County Courthouse (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Canterbury Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Markham include: All Nation Church of God (A), Bel Aire Baptist Church (B), Belaire Assembly of Full Love Church (C), Household of Faith Christian Church (D), Christ Temple Baptist Church (E), Christ Bible Center (F), Kings Baptist Church (G), Community Mennonite Church (H), Markham Islamic Center (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Prairie Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Markham include: Dropseed Prairie Nature Preserve (1), Dresser Park (2), Donnelly Park (3), Paintbrush Prairie Nature Preserve (4), Country Aire Park (5), Radio Station Park (6), Roesner Park (7), Markham Boys League Baseball Fields (8), Markham Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Costa Travel (Arcades & Amusements; 16527 Winchester).

Hotels: D-Lux Budget Motel (15555 Crawford Avenue), Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (2800 W 159th St).

Court: Cook County - Social Services- District No 6- Circuit Courts- Offical Court Repo (16501 Kedzie Avenue Ph).

Average household size:

This city:	3.3 people
Illinois:	2.6 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	81.2%
Whole state:	67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	4.4%
Whole state:	4.8%

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

Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:

This city:	16.9%
Whole state:	10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:

This city:	6.8%
Whole state:	5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Markham, IL

19 people in homes for the mentally retarded
6 people in schools, hospitals, or wards for the mentally retarded

Markham compared to Illinois state average:

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Unemployed percentage above state average.
Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
Renting percentage significantly below state average.
Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

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Banks with branches in Markham (2009 data):

Suburban Bank & Trust Company: Markham Branch at 3120 West 159th Street, branch established on 1984-03-22. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $686.1 mil, Deposits: $535.7 mil, headquarters in Elmhurst, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: Suburban Illinois Bancorp, Inc.

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Markham, Illinois

Hi Way Motel, 3524 W 159th St, Markham, IL 60428, Phone: (708) 331-5866, Fax: (708) 333-3365
D-lux Budget Motel Markham, 15555 Crawford Ave, Markham, IL 60426, Phone: (708) 596-4411
Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel, 2850 W 159TH St, Markham, IL 60426, Phone: (708) 331-5000, Fax: (773) 881-1402

All 3 fire-safe hotels and motels in Markham, Illinois

Educational Attainment

School Enrollment by Level of School

Markham mode of transportation to work chart

2004 Presidential Election results in Cook County Illinois:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Utility gas (96%) Electricity (2%) Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)

Neighborhoods in Markham:

Religion statistics for Markham

Adherents

Name	Catholic Church	Muslim Estimate	Lutheran Church	Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	Southern Baptist Convention
Adherents	69.3%	3.1%	2.1%	2.0%	2.0%
Congregations	15.8%	2.0%	5.8%	6.8%	6.4%

Name	United Church of Christ	United Methodist Church	Presbyterian Church (USA)	Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America	Other religions
Adherents	1.7%	1.4%	1.2%	0.9%	16.3%
Congregations	4.7%	6.1%	4.3%	0.8%	47.4%

Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
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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	1	$4,674	$56,088	0	$0
Other Government Administration	14	$51,563	$44,197	0	$0
Police Protection - Officers	19	$132,170	$83,476	0	$0
Police - Other	5	$25,214	$60,514	0	$0
Streets and Highways	2	$14,350	$86,100	0	$0
Sewerage	2	$6,973	$41,838	0	$0
Water Supply	1	$4,686	$56,232	0	$0
Local Libraries	2	$6,374	$38,244	3	$2,222
Other and Unallocable	3	$12,096	$48,384	5	$1,234
Totals for Government	49	$258,100	$63,208	8	$3,456

Markham government finances in 2002:

Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $1,830,000
Charges - Solid Waste Management: $545,000
All Other: $510,000
Construction - Regular Highways: $203,000
Current Operations - Police Protection: $2,137,000
General - Other: $1,597,000

Central Staff Services: $1,463,000

Water Utilities: $1,378,000

Regular Highways: $1,066,000

Fire Protection: $753,000

Solid Waste Management: $328,000

Judicial and Legal Services: $286,000

Libraries: $279,000

Financial Administration: $104,000

General Public Buildings: $87,000

Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $71,000
Employee Retirement - Total Other Securities: $1,960,000
Total Federal Securities: $1,155,000

Securities - Corporate Bonds (market): $1,153,000

Total Cash & Deposits: $993,000

Interest Revenue: $400,000

Local Employee Contribution: $126,000

Benefit Payments: $108,000

From Local Government: $105,000

Securities - Corporate Bonds (market): $83,000

Withdrawals: $46,000
General - Interest on Debt: $834,000
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $60,000
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $10,434,000
Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $1,105,000
Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $1,284,000
Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $9,765,000
Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $490,000
Water Utilities: $60,000
Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $2,034,000
Interest Earnings: $90,000
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $2,786,000
Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,422,000
Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $497,000
State Intergovernmental - General Support: $2,093,000
All Other: $179,000
Tax - Property: $4,460,000
Public Utilities: $487,000

NEC: $248,000
Total Salaries & Wages: $3,470,000
Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $4,000

3.97% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($45,589 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	3.97%
Illinois average:	5.66%

0.27% of residents moved from foreign countries ($887 average AGI)
Cook County: 0.27%
Illinois average: 0.19%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:

from DuPage County, IL	0.48% ($52,869 average AGI)
from Lake County, IL	0.25% ($62,810)
from Will County, IL	0.24% ($42,313)

4.98% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($56,517 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	4.98%
Illinois average:	5.99%

0.09% of residents moved to foreign countries ($743 average AGI)
Cook County: 0.09%
Illinois average: 0.07%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:

to DuPage County, IL	0.65% ($54,553 average AGI)
to Will County, IL	0.56% ($54,095)
to Lake County, IL	0.38% ($69,774)

Strongest AM radio stations in Markham:

WBEE (1570 AM; 1 kW; HARVEY, IL)
WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
WNWI (1080 AM; 3 kW; OAK LAWN, IL; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
WNTD (950 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: RADIO UNICA OF CHICAGO LICENSE CORP.)
WRDZ (1300 AM; 5 kW; LA GRANGE, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
WIND (560 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
WGCI (1390 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Markham:

WCKG (105.9 FM; ELMWOOD PARK, IL; Owner: INFINITY HOLDINGS CORPORATION OF ORLANDO)
WLIT-FM (93.9 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
WJMK (104.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF ILLINOIS)
WNUA (95.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
WTMX (101.9 FM; SKOKIE, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
WBBM-FM (96.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
WKSC-FM (103.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
WFMT (98.7 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS)
WZZN (94.7 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC CHICAGO FM RADIO,INC.)
WGCI-FM (107.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
WPWX (92.3 FM; HAMMOND, IN; Owner: DONTRON, INC.)
WYCA (106.3 FM; LANSING, IL; Owner: DONTRON, INC.)
WDRV (97.1 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
WBEZ (91.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: THE WBEZ ALLIANCE, INC.)
WKQX (101.1 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
WLUP-FM (97.9 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
WNND (100.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
WOJO (105.1 FM; EVANSTON, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
WUSN (99.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF CHICAGO)
WVAZ (102.7 FM; OAK PARK, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Markham:

WLS-TV (Channel 7; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS TELEVISION, INC.)
WMAQ-TV (Channel 5; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WMAQ-TV), INC.)
WTTW (Channel 11; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
WGN-TV (Channel 9; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WGBO-TV (Channel 66; JOLIET, IL; Owner: WGBO LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
WBBM-TV (Channel 2; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
WPWR-TV (Channel 50; GARY, IN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
WXFT (Channel 60; AURORA, IL; Owner: TELEFUTURA CHICAGO LLC)
WCIU-TV (Channel 26; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WCIU-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WCPX (Channel 38; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: PAXSON CHICAGO LICENSE, INC.)
WFLD (Channel 32; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
W68DO (Channel 68; PALATINE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
WFBT-CA (Channel 23; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: CHANNEL 23 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WJYS (Channel 62; HAMMOND, IN; Owner: JOVON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WSNS-TV (Channel 44; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF CHICAGO, INC.)
WYIN (Channel 56; GARY, IN; Owner: NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
WOCH-LP (Channel 28; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: KM LPTV OF CHICAGO-28, L.L.C.)
WYCC (Channel 20; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: COLLEGE DIST. #508, COUNTY OF COOK)
WOCK-CA (Channel 13; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: KM LPTV OF CHICAGO-13, L.L.C.)
W54AP (Channel 54; BLUE ISLAND, IL; Owner: CATHOLIC VIEWS BROADCASTS, INC.)
W34CK (Channel 34; ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: FIRST UNITED, INC.)
W64CQ (Channel 64; ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)

See more detailed statistics of Markham fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 14
Total length: 85 meters (279ft)
Total costs: $4,630,000
Total average daily traffic: 856,900
Total average daily truck traffic: 73,303

New bridges - Historical Statistics

1950-1959: 3
1960-1969: 11

See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Markham, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3

16850 S. Richmond, Type: Tower, Structure height: 42.7 m, Overall height: 45.7 m
Registrant: Nextel West Corporation Dba , 2301 West 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523, Phone: (630) 572-3606, Email:
Christopher B Page, 16850 S Richmond (Hazelcrest, Il # 304427), Type: Tower, Structure height: 75.3 m, Overall height: 77.4 m
Registrant: Spectrasite Communications, Inc. Through American Towers, Inc., 1101 Perimeter Drive Ste 700, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Phone: (847) 240-1508, Email:
Robert Lund, 3900 Ft. S Of Us Rte. 6 On I294, Type: Tower, Structure height: 61 m, Overall height: 62.5 m, , Licensee ID: L00008099
Registrant: Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, 2700 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515, Phone: (630) 241-6800, Email:

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Markham, IL)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Markham)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1

Aircraft: CESSNA 140 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 2706N , Serial Number: 12964, Year manufactured: 1947
Registrant (Individual): Robert J Wykel, 3525 W 159th St, Markham, IL 60426

	A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings		D) Home Improvement Loans		F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007 (Based on 2 full and 1 partial tracts)
	Number	Average Value	Number	Average Value	Number	Average Value	Number	Average Value	Number	Average Value	Number	Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED	11	$129,063	154	$130,617	306	$117,371	44	$63,219	100	$98,294	0	$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED	2	$129,375	54	$116,176	78	$122,997	10	$45,628	21	$98,436	1	$54,120
APPLICATIONS DENIED	4	$184,210	157	$162,204	375	$126,863	84	$49,847	85	$99,152	0	$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN	3	$174,387	19	$143,118	159	$130,033	9	$96,986	28	$88,044	0	$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS	1	$231,160	20	$121,277	77	$123,252	0	$0	16	$115,078	0	$0

Choose year: 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 8249.00 , 8256.00, 8276.00

	A) Conventional Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings		C) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007 (Based on 2 full and 1 partial tracts)
	Number	Average Value	Number	Average Value	Number	Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED	82	$137,588	41	$147,852	21	$102,039
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED	14	$139,148	9	$187,452	4	$99,225
APPLICATIONS DENIED	3	$150,450	1	$80,000	2	$74,250
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN	11	$154,953	6	$120,097	3	$92,667
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS	1	$148,820	1	$109,940	0	$0

Choose year: 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 8249.00 , 8256.00, 8276.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 88
Hazardous Condition: 111
Service Call: 26

Incident types - Markham

See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Markham, IL

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