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Mercer County

Population in July 2008: 616. Population change since 2000: -2.5%
 

Males: 312  (50.8%)
Females: 304  (49.2%)

Median resident age:  40.2 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Zip codes: 61272.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $37,663 (it was $29,231 in 2000)
New Boston:  $37,663
Illinois:  $54,124

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $20,222
New Boston:  $20,222
Illinois:  $27,965

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $75,487 (it was $46,200 in 2000)
New Boston:  $75,487
Illinois:  $208,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $85,460; Detached houses: $90,846; Townhouses or other attached units: $69,351; Mobile homes: $40,000

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Races in New Boston:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.4%)

2008 cost of living index in New Boston: 72.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (17.6%), United States (10.3%), English (10.1%), Irish (6.3%), Swedish (5.9%), French (4.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/21/1859

Elevation: 560 feet

Land area: 0.94 square miles.

Population density: 656 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in New Boston

  • High school or higher: 70.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.4%
  • Unemployed: 8.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 29.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in New Boston city

  • Never married: 16.7%
  • Now married: 61.1%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 8.8%
  • Divorced: 13.0%

2 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.3%
Illinois:  12.3%


According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in New Boston, Illinois in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in New Boston to the number of sex offenders is 154 to 1.

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

New Boston:  1.6% ($717)
Illinois:  1.8% ($2,285)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Davenport, IA (33.3 miles , pop. 98,359).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (155.3 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (178.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Oakville, IA (2.4 miles ), Keithsburg, IL (2.4 miles ), Joy, IL (2.5 miles ), Wapello, IA (3.2 miles ), Seaton, IL (3.4 miles ), Grandview, IA (3.5 miles ), Aledo, IL (3.6 miles ), Mediapolis, IA (3.8 miles ).

Latitude: 41.17 N, Longitude: 91.00 W

Area code: 309

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Population change in the 1990s: +12 (+1.9%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (15%)
  • Furniture and related products (10%)
  • Metal and metal products (9%)
  • Machinery (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)
  • Grocery and related product merchant wholesalers (7%)
  • Truck transportation (7%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (24%)
  • Social assistance (10%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (7%)
  • Construction (6%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (6%)
  • Personal and laundry services (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Electricians (6%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (11%)
  • Child care workers (9%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Personal appearance workers (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (5%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)



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New Boston-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 142% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/15/1978, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.2 miles away from the New Boston city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/14/1974, a category 3 tornado 22.4 miles away from the city center injured 2 people.


New Boston-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 89.6 miles away from New Boston center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near New Boston:
  • MERCER COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; ALEDO, IL)
  • UNITY HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; MUSCATINE, IA)
  • COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER OF WESTERN IL (about 26 miles; MONMOUTH, IL)

Political contributions by individuals in New Boston, IL

Airports located in New Boston:
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to New Boston:
  • AUGUSTANA COLLEGE (about 31 miles; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,220)
  • EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (about 34 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; FT enrollment: 4,180)
  • SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY (about 35 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; FT enrollment: 2,310)
  • BLACK HAWK COLLEGE (about 35 miles; MOLINE, IL; FT enrollment: 3,891)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (about 49 miles; IOWA CITY, IA; FT enrollment: 24,766)
  • WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 53 miles; MACOMB, IL; FT enrollment: 11,096)
  • ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE (about 73 miles; EAST PEORIA, IL; FT enrollment: 6,404)
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Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Illinois:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  65.8%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.5%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  11.2%
Whole state:  10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  2.6%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in New Boston, IL



New Boston 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.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age 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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Banks with branches in New Boston (2009 data):
  • Joy State Bank: New Boston Facility at Main And Fifth Streets, branch established on 1982-10-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $41.9 mil, Deposits: $36.6 mil, headquarters in Joy, IL, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Bluestem Development Corporation



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2004 Presidential Election results in Mercer County Illinois:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (89%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (6%)
  • Electricity (4%)
  • Wood (1%)


Religion statistics for New Boston

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)American Baptist Churches in the USA
Adherents30.2%18.9%16.6%13.7%6.8%
Congregations15.2%21.2%12.1%21.2%3.0%
NameChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Southern Baptist ConventionAssemblies of GodBaptist General ConferenceOther religions
Adherents4.7%2.9%1.8%1.4%3.0%
Congregations3.0%3.0%6.1%3.0%12.1%
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$452
Other Government Administration 2$2,525$15,1507$4,208
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,480$29,7600$0
Sewerage 1$3,153$37,8360$0
Water Supply 1$3,782$45,3840$0
Totals for Government 5$11,940$28,6568$4,660



New Boston government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $50,000
    All Other: $44,000
  • Current Operations - Gas Utilities: $373,000
    Housing & Community Development: $194,000
    Water Utilities: $71,000
    Police Protection: $49,000
    Sewerage: $48,000
    Regular Highways: $43,000
    Central Staff Services: $20,000
    General - Other: $18,000
    Financial Administration: $16,000
    Parks & Recreation: $4,000
    General Public Buildings: $2,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing & Community Development: $160,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $0
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $165,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $155,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $10,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $31,000
    Interest Earnings: $13,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $421,000
  • Revenue - Gas Utilities: $383,000
    Water Utilities: $82,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $74,000
    Highways: $18,000
    All Other: $9,000
  • Tax - Property: $41,000
    NEC: $8,000
    Public Utilities: $3,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $165,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $10,000

5.06% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,348 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.06%
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 Rock Island County, IL  2.00% ($36,283 average AGI)
from Scott County, IA  0.45% ($50,613)
from Henry County, IL  0.29% ($33,350)


6.32% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,984 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 Rock Island County, IL  2.02% ($35,312 average AGI)
to Scott County, IA  0.50% ($36,086)
to Knox County, IL  0.49% ($30,353)


Strongest AM radio stations in New Boston:
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WKBF (1270 AM; 5 kW; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Owner: MERCURY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WOC (1420 AM; 5 kW; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WAIK (1590 AM; 5 kW; GALESBURG, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in New Boston:
  • KBEA-FM (99.7 FM; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WRMJ (102.3 FM; ALEDO, IL; Owner: WESTERN ILLINOIS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLLR-FM (103.7 FM; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHTS (98.9 FM; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Owner: MERCURY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSUI (91.7 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • WVIK (90.3 FM; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Owner: AUGUSTANA COLLEGE)
  • KWCC (93.1 FM; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCQQ (106.5 FM; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMXG (96.1 FM; CLINTON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMOI (97.7 FM; MONMOUTH, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KGRS (107.3 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKNL (97.3 FM; NEW LONDON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING CO.)

TV broadcast stations around New Boston:
  • 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)
  • WHBF-TV (Channel 4; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Owner: CORONET COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
  • KLJB-TV (Channel 18; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: QUAD CITIES TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • KWKB (Channel 20; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: KM TELEVISION OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KIIN (Channel 12; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WBQD-LP (Channel 26; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: FOUR SEASONS PEORIA, LLC)
  • K16EL (Channel 66; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WQPT-TV (Channel 24; MOLINE, IL; Owner: BLACK HAWK COLLEGE)
  • K62FU (Channel 62; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)


New Boston fatal accident list:
Aug 22, 1985 08:30 AM, 17, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Lottie L Thompson, Sr-174 (Joy # 87680), Type: Tower, Structure height: 84.4 m, Overall height: 89.6 m
    Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 1101 Perimeter Drive Suite# 700, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Phone: (847) 240-1508
  • Lottie L Thompson, 798 45th St. (#050285 - Fred Zimmerman), Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 106.4 m
    Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 1101 Perimeter Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Phone: (847) 240-1508

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • 3 Mi W New Boston Muscatine Black Top & .5 Mi S, Call Sign: KSN617, Licensee ID: L00087161
    Assigned Frequencies : 152.465 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/03/2004, Expiration Date: 11/30/2014
    Registrant: Gary L Hampton, Rr 2, New Boston, IL 61272, Phone: (309) 537-3261

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in New Boston)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2
  • Aircraft: VARGA AIRCRAFT CORP. 2150A (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 60 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4646V , Serial Number: VAC-100-78, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 03/31/1978
    Registrant (Individual): Susan J Louck, 458 145th Ave, New Boston, IL 61272
  • Aircraft: RAVEN S55A (Balloon, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 60 mph), Engine: None
    N-Number: 65AB , Serial Number: S55A-1023, Year manufactured: 1983, Airworthiness Date: 12/12/1983
    Registrant (Individual): Susan J Louck, 458 145th Ave, New Boston, IL 61272


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 1

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