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Henderson County

Population in 2011: 107. Population change since 2000: -17.7%
 

Males: 55  (51.4%)
Females: 52  (48.6%)

Median resident age:  46.7 years
Illinois median age:  42.2 years

Zip code: 61460

Estimated median household income in 2009: $44,791 (it was $35,125 in 2000)
Media:

$44,791
Illinois:

$53,966
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $19,068

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $64,878 (it was $54,400 in 2000)
Media:

$64,878
Illinois:

$202,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $68,276; Detached houses: $71,468; Mobile homes: $39,196; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $54,271

Median gross rent in 2009: $575.

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  • White alone - 103 (96.3%)
  • Hispanic - 2 (1.9%)
  • American Indian alone - 1 (0.9%)
  • Two or more races - 1 (0.9%)

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Media: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (26.2%), Dutch (12.3%), Irish (10.0%), German (6.9%), Swedish (6.2%), English (4.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/05/1902

Elevation: 710 feet

Land area: 1.70 square miles.

Population density: 63 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Media:

  • High school or higher: 91.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Media village:

  • Never married: 25.0%
  • Now married: 52.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 15.4%

0 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.0%
Illinois:  12.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $883 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $182 (0.4%)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Davenport, IA (54.7 miles , pop. 98,359).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (151.7 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (179.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Stronghurst, IL (2.1 miles ), Raritan, IL (2.3 miles) , Biggsville, IL (2.4 miles ), Kirkwood, IL (2.8 miles ), Gladstone, IL (3.0 miles ), Roseville, IL (3.1 miles ), Oquawka, IL (3.6 miles ), Gulf Port, IL (3.6 miles ).

Latitude: 40.77 N, Longitude: 90.83 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 309

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

8.1%
Illinois:

8.9%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -15 (-10.3%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (22%)
  • Educational services (22%)
  • Manufacturing (20%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (17%)
  • Other services, except public administration (10%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (2%)
  • Health care and social assistance (46%)
  • Retail trade (23%)
  • Finance and insurance (9%)
  • Manufacturing (7%)
  • Construction (5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5%)
  • Public administration (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (12%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (12%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Construction laborers (9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Business operations specialists (16%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (16%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (13%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (13%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (13%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)


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Tornado activity:

Media-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 146% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/21/1957, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 17.0 miles away from the Media village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/13/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 39.6 miles away from the village center injured 45 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Media-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Illinois state average. It is 100% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 98.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Henderson County (12) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 6, Floods: 5, Floods: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near Media:

  • OSF HOLY FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 15 miles away; MONMOUTH, IL)
  • GREAT RIVER MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 19 miles away; WEST BURLINGTON, IA)
  • MC DONOUGH DISTRICT HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, provides emergency services, about 24 miles away; MACOMB, IL)

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Amtrak stations near Media:

  • 15 miles: BURLINGTON (300 S. MAIN ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 15 miles: ALDERSHOT (BURLINGTON, 1199 WATERDOWN RD.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-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 Media:

  • Southeastern Community College (about 19 miles; West Burlington, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,087)
  • Western Illinois University (about 23 miles; Macomb, IL; FT enrollment: 10,446)
  • Black Hawk College (about 53 miles; Moline, IL; FT enrollment: 2,715)
  • Augustana College (about 53 miles; Rock Island, IL; FT enrollment: 2,446)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 54 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,969)
  • Palmer College of Chiropractic (about 55 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 2,080)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 55 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 2,699)

Public elementary/middle school in Media:

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Notable location: Media - Stronghurst - Terre Haute Fire Protection District Station 2 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 14.5%
(15.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This village:  2.1 people
Illinois:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  52.9%
Whole state:  67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  5.4%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Media, IL


Media compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (88%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (12%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Henderson County Illinois:


2008 Presidential Election results in Henderson County Illinois:
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Religion statistics for Media (based on Henderson County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 34.51%
Here34.5%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Christian Churches and Churches of ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USA
Adherents32.4%12.6%11.6%10.7%7.9%
Congregations29.4%11.8%17.6%5.9%5.9%
NameChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChurch of the NazareneAssemblies of GodOther
Adherents7.7%6.3%5.7%3.5%1.6%
Congregations5.9%5.9%5.9%5.9%5.9%
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: 2
This county:

2.65 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
This county:

7.94 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Henderson County:

5.29 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.5%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.6%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Henderson County:

11.9%
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 9$479
Water Supply 0$0 2$214
Totals for Government 0$0 11$693

Media government finances in 2002:

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $46,000 ($429.91)
    Water Utilities: $17,000 ($158.88)
    Regular Highways: $8,000 ($74.77)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $9,000 ($84.11)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $135,000 ($1261.68)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $11,000 ($102.80)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $10,000 ($93.46)
    Highways: $4,000 ($37.38)
    All Other: $2,000 ($18.69)
  • Tax - Property: $1,000 ($9.35)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $11,000 ($102.80)

5.40% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($46,506 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.40%
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 Des Moines County, IA  1.11% ($26,879 average AGI)
from Warren County, IL  0.88% ($22,962)
from Hancock County, IL  0.54% ($37,688)


6.32% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,725 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.32%
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 Des Moines County, IA  1.57% ($22,234 average AGI)
to Warren County, IL  0.60% ($28,500)
to Hancock County, IL  0.50% ($35,067)

Strongest AM radio stations in Media:

  • WAIK (1590 AM; 5 kW; GALESBURG, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WRAM (1330 AM; 1 kW; MONMOUTH, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KBUR (1490 AM; 1 kW; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Media:

  • WMOI (97.7 FM; MONMOUTH, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KGRS (107.3 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WKAI-FM (100.1 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKMI (93.5 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMQZ (104.1 FM; COLCHESTER, IL; Owner: COLCHESTER RADIO, INC.)
  • KDMG (103.1 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBKB-FM (101.7 FM; FORT MADISON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WIUM (91.3 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WJEQ (102.7 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: CENTRAL ILLINOIS BROADCASTING INC)
  • KRNQ (96.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: DAVID M. LISTER)
  • WAAG (94.9 FM; GALESBURG, IL; Owner: GALESBURG BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WLMD (104.7 FM; BUSHNELL, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Media:

  • KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • KWQC-TV (Channel 6; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF DAVENPORT, INC.)
  • WQAD-TV (Channel 8; MOLINE, IL; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KLJB-TV (Channel 18; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: QUAD CITIES TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • WMEC (Channel 22; MACOMB, IL; Owner: W. CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUC. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 1 meters (3ft)
Total average daily traffic: 600
Total average daily truck traffic: 72


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KA9ZST
    Grant Date: 12/08/1987, Expiration Date: 12/08/1997, Cancellation Date: 12/09/1999
    Registrant: Everett B Heap, ., Media, IL 61460
  • Call Sign: KA9ZSU, Licensee ID: L00335864
    Grant Date: 03/15/2001, Expiration Date: 06/11/2011, Certifier: Everett E Heap
    Registrant: Everett E Heap, Rr 1 Box 5, Media, IL 61460


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 2

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