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Tazewell County

Population in July 2009: 16,209. Population change since 2000: +6.7%
 

Males: 7,798  (48.1%)
Females: 8,411  (51.9%)

Median resident age:  40.6 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Zip codes: 61550.


Estimated median household income in 2009: $66,395 (it was $53,869 in 2000)
Morton:

$66,395
Illinois:

$53,966
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $35,368

Morton village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $177,157 (it was $125,200 in 2000)
Morton:

$177,157
Illinois:

$202,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $187,118; Detached houses: $201,330; Townhouses or other attached units: $181,912; In 2-unit structures: $161,272; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $187,558; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $127,858; Mobile homes: $59,652

Median gross rent in 2009: $778.

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  • White alone - 15,191 (97.3%)
  • Asian alone - 121 (0.8%)
  • Two or more races - 121 (0.8%)
  • Hispanic - 131 (0.8%)
  • Black alone - 46 (0.3%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Morton: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (39.8%), Irish (13.4%), English (13.1%), United States (5.8%), Swedish (3.3%), Swiss (3.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/13/1877

Elevation: 720 feet

Land area: 12.2 square miles.

Population density: 1331 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Morton:

  • High school or higher: 90.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.5%
  • Unemployed: 3.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Morton village:

  • Never married: 21.5%
  • Now married: 64.1%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 7.2%
  • Divorced: 6.7%

311 residents are foreign born (1.0% Europe, 0.5% Latin America, 0.4% Asia).

This village:  2.0%
Illinois:  12.3%


According to our research there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Morton, Illinois in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Morton to the number of sex offenders is 1801 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this village is smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $3,166 (1.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $2,447 (1.7%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Peoria, IL (10.8 miles , pop. 112,936).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (125.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: East Peoria, IL (2.4 miles ), Tremont, IL (2.5 miles ), Washington, IL (2.6 miles ), Deer Creek, IL (2.6 miles ), Marquette Heights, IL (2.7 miles ), Creve Coeur, IL (2.7 miles ), Mackinaw, IL (2.8 miles ), North Pekin, IL (2.9 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 56 buildings, average cost: $179,600
  • 1997: 31 buildings, average cost: $212,700
  • 1998: 51 buildings, average cost: $217,600
  • 1999: 39 buildings, average cost: $204,100
  • 2000: 47 buildings, average cost: $195,700
  • 2001: 41 buildings, average cost: $256,500
  • 2002: 40 buildings, average cost: $217,900
  • 2003: 73 buildings, average cost: $233,600
  • 2004: 69 buildings, average cost: $232,300
  • 2005: 49 buildings, average cost: $260,000
  • 2006: 57 buildings, average cost: $218,000
  • 2007: 27 buildings, average cost: $376,800
  • 2008: 44 buildings, average cost: $287,200
  • 2009: 31 buildings, average cost: $300,000
  • 2010: 40 buildings, average cost: $235,500

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 40.61 N, Longitude: 89.46 W


Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): Pumpkin Capital of the World

Daytime population change due to commuting: +2,534 (+16.7%)
Workers who live and work in this village: 2,576 (35.2%)

Area code: 309

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Morton, Illinois accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

8.9%
Illinois:

9.1%

Unemployment by year (%)


 

Crime in Morton by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Murders 000000010000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.06.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 211001111320
per 100,000 13.06.66.60.00.06.56.46.06.018.012.00.0
Robberies 202002241012
per 100,000 13.00.013.20.00.013.012.824.06.00.06.012.4
Assaults 81115557757886
per 100,000 51.872.498.732.932.745.644.930.042.048.048.037.2
Burglaries 432440474751585744494044
per 100,000 278.7157.9263.2309.3307.6331.9371.8341.9263.9293.9240.0273.0
Thefts 193170138158158159175151138106157116
per 100,000 1250.81118.6908.01039.61034.01034.81121.9905.8827.8635.9941.8719.8
Auto thefts 931111155511428
per 100,000 58.319.76.672.472.032.532.130.066.024.012.049.6
Arson 202000001051
per 100,000 13.00.013.20.00.00.00.00.06.00.030.06.2
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 100.378.385.576.776.386.792.893.972.973.077.664.0

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Crime in Morton detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 28 (21 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.30
Illinois average:

2.78

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +1,179 (+8.4%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (30%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Wholesale trade (8%)
  • Retail trade (7%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Other services, except public administration (6%)
  • Health care and social assistance (27%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Manufacturing (12%)
  • Other services, except public administration (10%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Engineers (5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4%)
  • Top executives (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)
  • Business operations specialists (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3%)

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Tornado activity:

Morton-area historical tornado activity is above Illinois state average. It is 183% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/13/2004, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.8 miles away from the Morton village center injured 3 people.

On 6/29/1976, a category F4 tornado 18.0 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Morton-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 65.6 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 76.8 miles away from Morton center
On 4/24/1990 at 09:41:24, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 97.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Tazewell County (11) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 8, Floods: 7, Tornadoes: 3, 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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Birthplace of: Lance Dietz - College basketball player (Army Black Knights), Mitch Gilfillan - College basketball player (Lehigh Mountain Hawks).


Main business address for: MORTON INDUSTRIAL GROUP INC (PLASTICS PRODUCTS, NEC).


Hospitals/medical centers near Morton:

  • HOPEDALE MEDICAL COMPLEX (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 6 miles away; HOPEDALE, IL)
  • SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; PEORIA, IL)
  • METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER OF ILLINOIS (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 10 miles away; PEORIA, IL)

Political contributions by individuals in Morton, IL

Amtrak station near Morton:

  • 13 miles: PEORIA AIRPORT (6100 W. EVERETT M. DIRKSEN PKY.) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Morton:

  • Illinois Central College (about 8 miles; East Peoria, IL; Full-time enrollment: 5,496)
  • Bradley University (about 10 miles; Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,105)
  • Heartland Community College (about 25 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 2,524)
  • Illinois State University (about 26 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 18,494)
  • Illinois Wesleyan University (about 27 miles; Bloomington, IL; FT enrollment: 2,057)
  • Illinois Valley Community College (about 52 miles; Oglesby, IL; FT enrollment: 2,082)
  • Millikin University (about 60 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,183)

Public high school in Morton:

Public elementary/middle schools in Morton:

Private elementary/middle schools in Morton:

  • BETHEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 359; Location: 325 E QUEENWOOD RD; Grades: PK - 8)
  • BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL (Students: 250; Location: 233 E GREENWOOD ST; Grades: PK - 8)
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Library in Morton:

  • MORTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (Operating income: $758,904; Location: 315 WEST PERSHING STREET; 84,325 books; 4,906 e-books; 9,791 audio materials; 7,272 video materials; 3 local licensed databases; 18 state licensed databases; 3 other licensed databases; 161 print serial subscriptions; 1 electronic serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Morton: Morton Township Hall (A), Morton Public Library (B), Morton City Hall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Morton include: First Presbyterian Church (A), Advent Lutheran Church (B), All Saints Episcopal Church (C), First Mennonite Church (D), Grace Evangelical Mennonite Church (E), Apostolic Christian Church (F), Berean Baptist Church (G), Bethel Lutheran Church (H), Blessed Sacrament Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Hirstein Cemetery (1), Apostolic Christian Cemetery (2), Old Apostolic Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Ossami Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Bull Run (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Morton include: Bunnell Park (1), Idlewood Park (2), Southwood Park (3), Birchwood Park (4), Westwood Park (5), Oakwood Park (6), Northwood Park (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Morton Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: Days Inn (150 East Ashland Street) (1), Creative Catering (201 East Ashland Street) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

 
Tazewell County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  Pb  SO2 Ozone  PM10 PM2.5

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 35.1. This is about average.
City:

35.1
U.S.:

32.0
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0102. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.0102
U.S.:

0.0222
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 0.739. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.739
U.S.:

2.433
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 22.2. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 9.2 miles away from the city center.
City:

22.2
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 16.3. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 7.0 miles away from the city center.
City:

16.3
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 10.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.7 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.7
U.S.:

9.6


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 6.5%
(5.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 74.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 75.0% for other race residents, 33.1% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This village:  2.4 people
Illinois:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  70.5%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  2.4%
Whole state:  4.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Morton, IL


379 people in nursing homes
136 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Morton compared to Illinois state average:

Morton, Illinois environmental map by EPA

Map Legend

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.


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Banks with branches in Morton (2011 data):

  • Morton Community Bank: at 721 West Jackson Street, Morton Facility, Main Street Branch. Info updated 12/15/2010: Bank assets: $2,731.7 mil, Deposits: $2,189.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 32 total offices, Holding Company: Hometown Community Bancorp, Inc. Esop And Trust
  • PNC Bank, National Association: Morton East Jefferson Branch at 80 East Jefferson Street, branch established on 01/01/1888; Morton-West Jefferson Branch at 215 West Jefferson, branch established on 02/01/2002. Info updated 09/08/2010: Bank assets: $251,296.9 mil, Deposits: $185,092.1 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2629 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
  • Heartland Bank and Trust Company: Courtland Street Morton Il Branch at 179 East Courtland Street, branch established on 06/08/2009; Morton Main Street Facility at 223 South Main Street, branch established on 02/27/2009. Info updated 03/08/2010: Bank assets: $1,671.1 mil, Deposits: $1,431.7 mil, headquarters in Bloomington, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 45 total offices, Holding Company: Heartland Bancorp, Inc.
  • Woodforest National Bank: Morton Illinois Branch at 155 East Courtland, branch established on 03/10/2007. Info updated 11/03/2006: Bank assets: $3,279.3 mil, Deposits: $2,894.4 mil, headquarters in Houston, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 569 total offices, Holding Company: Woodforest Financial Group, Inc.
  • Regions Bank: Morton Facility at 805 West Jackson Street, branch established on 09/09/1992. Info updated 02/09/2009: Bank assets: $129,067.7 mil, Deposits: $99,803.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1784 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Morton, Illinois:

  • Quality Inn, 115 E Ashland, Morton, IL 61550 , Phone: (309) 266-8310
  • Baymont Inn & Suites, 210 E Ashland St, Morton, IL 61550 , Phone: (309) 266-8888, Fax: (309) 266-8989
  • Best Western Ashland House, 201 Ashland Ave, Morton, IL 61550 , Phone: (309) 263-5116
  • Travelodge, 101 E Ashland, Morton, IL 61550 , Phone: (309) 266-1600, Fax: (309) 263-5508
All 4 fire-safe hotels and motels in Morton, Illinois

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Morton travel time to work - commute
Morton mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (79%)
  • Electricity (20%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


2008 Presidential Election results in Tazewell County Illinois:
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Religion statistics for Morton:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 45.02%
Here45.0%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionChristian Churches and Churches of Christ
Adherents24.4%12.9%11.5%6.8%4.9%
Congregations5.2%10.4%6.7%9.7%6.0%
NameUnited Church of ChristEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Assemblies of GodOther
Adherents4.7%4.6%3.6%3.3%23.3%
Congregations4.5%3.0%3.0%3.7%47.8%
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: 13
Tazewell County:

0.99 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
This county:

0.46 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 59
Tazewell County:

4.51 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 101
Here:

7.72 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

8.7%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Tazewell County:

27.1%
State:

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

8.2%
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
Financial Administration 3$16,577$66,3080$0
Other Government Administration 5$21,542$51,7012$1,756
Police Protection - Officers 24$116,741$58,3710$0
Police - Other 3$7,514$30,0562$363
Streets and Highways 3$15,796$63,1840$0
Sewerage 3$15,796$63,1840$0
Water Supply 3$15,796$63,1840$0
Other and Unallocable 3$12,144$48,5760$0
Totals for Government 47$221,906$56,6574$2,119

Morton government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $1,696,000 ($104.63)
    All Other: $722,000 ($44.54)
    Solid Waste Management: $0 ($0.00)
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $1,393,000 ($85.94)
    Police Protection: $72,000 ($4.44)
    Central Staff Services: $47,000 ($2.90)
    General: $17,000 ($1.05)
    Fire Protection: $10,000 ($0.62)
  • Current Operations - Gas Utilities: $4,472,000 ($275.90)
    Police Protection: $1,723,000 ($106.30)
    Regular Highways: $1,675,000 ($103.34)
    Water Utilities: $1,423,000 ($87.79)
    Sewerage: $1,340,000 ($82.67)
    General - Other: $580,000 ($35.78)
    Central Staff Services: $492,000 ($30.35)
    Fire Protection: $298,000 ($18.38)
    Financial Administration: $231,000 ($14.25)
    General Public Buildings: $104,000 ($6.42)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $86,000 ($5.31)
  • Employee Retirement - Total Federal Securities: $3,334,000 ($205.69)
    Total Cash & Deposits: $845,000 ($52.13)
    Total Other Securities: $254,000 ($15.67)
    Benefit Payments: $204,000 ($12.59)
    From Local Government: $121,000 ($7.46)
    Interest Revenue: $93,000 ($5.74)
    Local Employee Contribution: $86,000 ($5.31)
    From Other Government: $13,000 ($0.80)
    Withdrawals: $6,000 ($0.37)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $80,000 ($4.94)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $252,000 ($15.55)
    General Revenue, NEC: $151,000 ($9.32)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $9,771,000 ($602.81)
  • Revenue - Gas Utilities: $5,444,000 ($335.86)
    Water Utilities: $1,802,000 ($111.17)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $4,001,000 ($246.84)
    Highways: $444,000 ($27.39)
  • Tax - Property: $1,037,000 ($63.98)
    NEC: $343,000 ($21.16)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $3,340,000 ($206.06)

6.30% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($41,199 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.30%
Illinois average:

5.66%

0.04% of residents moved from foreign countries ($207 average AGI)
Tazewell County:

0.04%
Illinois average:

0.19%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Peoria County, IL  2.48% ($39,334 average AGI)
from Woodford County, IL  0.42% ($35,895)
from McLean County, IL  0.34% ($36,050)


5.98% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($37,891 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.98%
Illinois average:

5.99%

0.02% of residents moved to foreign countries ($113 average AGI)
Tazewell County:

0.02%
Illinois average:

0.07%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Peoria County, IL  2.12% ($33,412 average AGI)
to Woodford County, IL  0.42% ($43,876)
to McLean County, IL  0.41% ($37,836)

Strongest AM radio stations in Morton:

  • WMBD (1470 AM; 5 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WWFS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WVEL (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PEKIN, IL)
  • WPEO (1020 AM; daytime; 1 kW; PEORIA, IL)
  • WOAM (1350 AM; 1 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: KELLY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, 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.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Morton:

  • WGLO (95.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • WPBG (93.3 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WXMP (105.7 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WBNH (88.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: CENTRAL ILLINOIS RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WCBU (89.9 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: BRADLEY UNIVERSITY)
  • WDQX (102.3 FM; MORTON, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WXCL (104.9 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WCIC (91.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WSWT (106.9 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WIXO (99.9 FM; BARTONVILLE, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • W278AE (103.5 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WPPY (101.1 FM; GLASFORD, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • WRVP (98.5 FM; EUREKA, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • WPMJ (94.3 FM; CHILLICOTHE, IL; Owner: KELLY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WZPW (92.3 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: B&G BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFYR (97.3 FM; ELMWOOD, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • WBNQ (101.5 FM; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWCT (96.5 FM; FARMINGTON, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WIHN (96.7 FM; NORMAL, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WGLT (89.1 FM; NORMAL, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Morton:

  • WEEK-TV (Channel 25; PEORIA, IL; Owner: WEEK-TV LICENSE, INC.)
  • WMBD-TV (Channel 31; PEORIA, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, L.L.C.)
  • WTVP (Channel 47; PEORIA, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS VALLEY PUB TELECOMM CORP)
  • WHOI (Channel 19; PEORIA, IL; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF PEORIA, LLC)
  • WAOE (Channel 59; PEORIA, IL; Owner: FOUR SEASONS PEORIA, LLC)
  • WYZZ-TV (Channel 43; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: WYZZ LICENSEE, INC.)
  • W41BO (Channel 41; PEORIA, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W67CW (Channel 67; PEORIA, IL; Owner: M.C. PRODUCTIONS)
  • W51CT (Channel 51; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Morton fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 41
Total length: 167 meters (548ft)
Total costs: $4,163,000
Total average daily traffic: 382,375
Total average daily truck traffic: 47,415

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1950-1959: 1
  • 1960-1969: 17
  • 1970-1979: 2
  • 1980-1989: 14
  • 1990-1999: 6
  • 2000-2010: 1
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Morton, IL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Morton)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 41 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Morton, IL)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 6 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 113 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Morton)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 20 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Morton)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full and 3 partial tracts)
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)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED31$146,11696$130,644282$148,48410$96,57013$125,969
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$02$223,80510$121,5871$111,1800$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED2$79,1954$140,86327$162,4291$34,9102$90,500
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$03$121,35323$150,4430$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$71,5401$140,7805$139,1960$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0216.03 , 0216.04, 0216.05, 0216.06

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 full and 3 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED24$151,43614$156,601
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$05$133,588
APPLICATIONS DENIED3$92,3333$115,533
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN3$123,1471$148,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0216.03 , 0216.04, 0216.05, 0216.06

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 27
  • Hazardous Condition: 24

Incident types - Morton


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Morton, IL

Most common first names in Morton, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary11283.9 years
William10376.9 years
John10275.3 years
Robert8175.0 years
James7272.7 years
Helen5681.0 years
George5479.8 years
Anna4986.0 years
Dorothy4880.7 years
Margaret4682.4 years
Most common last names in Morton, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith3978.2 years
Getz3483.0 years
Miller3277.8 years
Rapp2782.4 years
Martin2575.6 years
Zimmerman2483.6 years
Strunk2282.2 years
Brown2184.0 years
Belsley2082.0 years
Roth2080.8 years
Businesses in Morton, IL
NameCountNameCount
Arby's1Kroger1
Baymont Inn1MasterBrand Cabinets2
Best Western1McDonald's1
Burger King1Pizza Hut1
CVS1Quality1
Dairy Queen1Ruby Tuesday1
Days Inn1Subway2
Domino's Pizza1T-Mobile1
FedEx3Taco Bell1
H&R Block1Travelodge1
Hardee's1U-Haul1
Holiday Inn1UPS4
KFC1Walmart1
Kmart1
Browse common businesses in Morton, IL


Morton on our top lists:

  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males working in industry: Machinery"
  • #70 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Paper and paper product merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #72 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Machinery"
  • #73 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Cooks and food preparation workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #76 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in homes for the mentally retarded"
  • #80 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest wind speed differences during a year (population 5,000+)"
  • #92 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most bridges per 100,000 population (pop 5,000+)"
  • #98 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most White Non-Hispanic residents (pop 5,000+)"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Sulfur Oxides 24-hour air pollution readings in 2005 (µg/m3)"
  • #61 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 1990-1999 to 2000-2003 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #88 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2005 (µg/m3)"

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