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La Salle County

Population in 2011: 3,788. Population change since 2000: +3.9%
 

Males: 1,834  (48.4%)
Females: 1,954  (51.6%)

Median resident age:  39.4 years
Illinois median age:  42.2 years

Zip codes: 61348.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $55,475 (it was $35,000 in 2000)
Oglesby:

$55,475
Illinois:

$53,966
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $23,750

Oglesby city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $102,981 (it was $75,200 in 2000)
Oglesby:

$102,981
Illinois:

$202,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $125,705; Detached houses: $129,253; Townhouses or other attached units: $183,398; In 2-unit structures: $184,848; Mobile homes: $11,457

Median gross rent in 2009: $711.

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  • White alone - 3,448 (91.0%)
  • Hispanic - 247 (6.5%)
  • Two or more races - 47 (1.2%)
  • Asian alone - 28 (0.7%)
  • Black alone - 14 (0.4%)
  • American Indian alone - 5 (0.1%)
  • Other race alone - 2 (0.05%)

Races in Oglesby detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Oglesby: 79.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (29.2%), Italian (25.0%), Polish (18.0%), Irish (11.4%), English (9.9%), Swedish (4.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/16/1903

Elevation: 636 feet

Land area: 4.00 square miles.

Population density: 947 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Oglesby:

  • High school or higher: 79.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Oglesby city:

  • Never married: 21.4%
  • Now married: 59.1%
  • Separated: 0.2%
  • Widowed: 9.4%
  • Divorced: 9.9%

66 residents are foreign born

This city:  1.8%
Illinois:  12.3%



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Oglesby, Illinois as of June 19, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Oglesby to the number of sex offenders is 1,226 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is smaller than the state average.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $2,318 (2.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,337 (1.5%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Peoria, IL (48.9 miles , pop. 112,936).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (81.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: La Salle, IL (1.8 miles ), Cedar Point, IL (2.0 miles ), Peru, IL (2.0 miles ), North Utica, IL (2.1 miles ), Tonica, IL (2.4 miles ), Standard, IL (2.5 miles ), Dalzell, IL (2.6 miles ), Spring Valley, IL (2.7 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 13 buildings, average cost: $102,800
  • 1998: 14 buildings, average cost: $97,000
  • 1999: 10 buildings, average cost: $130,100
  • 2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $139,400
  • 2001: 9 buildings, average cost: $153,200
  • 2002: 11 buildings, average cost: $139,800
  • 2003: 5 buildings, average cost: $175,800
  • 2004: 20 buildings, average cost: $158,700
  • 2005: 18 buildings, average cost: $157,100
  • 2006: 25 buildings, average cost: $131,400
  • 2007: 17 buildings, average cost: $111,200
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $175,800
  • 2009: 5 buildings, average cost: $131,100
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $136,300
  • 2011: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 41.30 N, Longitude: 89.07 W

Area code: 815

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Crime in Oglesby by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 0000000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 2102211011100
per 100,000 54.027.40.054.855.227.527.70.027.527.427.20.00.0
Robberies 0200000102001
per 100,000 0.054.80.00.00.00.00.027.60.054.80.00.026.3
Assaults 21532224132158
per 100,000 567.1137.182.354.855.255.0110.727.682.454.827.2137.2210.4
Burglaries 101061313242011491439
per 100,000 270.1274.2164.5356.5358.6660.4553.4303.8109.9246.6381.482.3236.7
Thefts 32354646463945413933174186
per 100,000 864.2959.71261.31261.31269.01073.21245.21132.31071.1904.1463.11125.12262.0
Auto thefts 0295545435821
per 100,000 0.054.8246.8137.1137.9110.1138.4110.582.4137.0217.954.926.3
Arson 1000000100123
per 100,000 27.00.00.00.00.00.00.027.60.00.027.254.978.9
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 210.4127.998.3141.4142.3131.2144.189.395.7113.890.082.7159.3

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 12 (9 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.37
Illinois average:

2.78

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

Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

8.9%
Illinois:

8.9%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: -3 (-0.1%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (24%)
  • Construction (15%)
  • Retail trade (11%)
  • Wholesale trade (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Health care and social assistance (5%)
  • Utilities (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (27%)
  • Retail trade (22%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Manufacturing (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Information (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Electricians (4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)

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Tornado activity:

Oglesby-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 149% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/2004, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.3 miles away from the Oglesby city center killed 8 people and injured 12 people and caused $8 million in damages.

On 12/6/1951, a category F3 tornado 6.3 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Oglesby-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Illinois state average. It is 94% 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 14.2 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 35.0 miles away from Oglesby center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in La Salle County (15) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 8, Floods: 6, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: Bo Molenda - Football player and coach, Jim Bottomley - Baseball player and coach, Frank Lamanske - Baseball player.


Hospitals/medical centers near Oglesby:

  • ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 3 miles away; PERU, IL)
  • OTTAWA REGIONAL HOSPITAL & HEALTHCARE CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 13 miles away; OTTAWA, IL)
  • ST MARYS HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 17 miles away; STREATOR, IL)

Political contributions by individuals in Oglesby, IL

Amtrak station near Oglesby:

  • 18 miles: MENDOTA (8TH ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

College/University in Oglesby:

  • Illinois Valley Community College (Full-time enrollment: 2,082; Location: 815 N Orlando Smith Ave; Public; Website: www.ivcc.edu)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Oglesby:

  • Kishwaukee College (about 46 miles; Malta, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,421)
  • Northern Illinois University (about 47 miles; Dekalb, IL; FT enrollment: 18,548)
  • Waubonsee Community College (about 47 miles; Sugar Grove, IL; FT enrollment: 3,890)
  • Illinois Central College (about 48 miles; East Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,496)
  • Joliet Junior College (about 49 miles; Joliet, IL; FT enrollment: 6,668)
  • Aurora University (about 49 miles; Aurora, IL; FT enrollment: 2,502)
  • Bradley University (about 51 miles; Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,105)

Public elementary/middle schools in Oglesby:

Private elementary/middle school in Oglesby:

  • HOLY FAMILY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 190; Location: 336 ALICE AVE; Grades: PK - 8)
See full list of schools located in Oglesby, School District: OGLESBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 125

Library in Oglesby:

  • OGLESBY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (Operating income: $87,659; Location: 111 SOUTH WOODLAND AVENUE; 23,714 books; 168 audio materials; 949 video materials; 14 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 78 print serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Oglesby: Oglesby Fire Protection District (A), Oglesby Volunteer Ambulance Service (B), Dickinson House Community Building (C), Oglesby Public Library (D), Oglesby City Hall (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Oglesby include: First Baptist Church (A), Oglesby Union Church (B), Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Park in Oglesby: Lehigh Memorial Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: Days Inn (120 North Lewis Avenue), Brightwood Inn (2407 North State Route 178).

 
La Salle 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  PM2.5

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. There were 11 monitors within city limits.
City:

10.9
U.S.:

9.6


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 7.6%
(5.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 0.0% for Black residents, 41.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for other race residents, 0.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Illinois:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  64.4%
Whole state:  67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.6%
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: 0.3% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Oglesby, IL


20 people in homes for the mentally retarded
4 people in religious group quarters

Oglesby compared to Illinois state average:

Oglesby, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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


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Banks with branches in Oglesby (2011 data):

  • Citizens First National Bank: Oglesby Branch at 501 West Walnut Street, branch established on 1994/05/01. Info updated 2007/05/29: Bank assets: $1,031.8 mil, Deposits: $917.3 mil, headquarters in Princeton, IL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 20 total offices, Holding Company: Princeton National Bancorp, Inc.
  • Eureka Savings Bank: Oglesby Branch at 101 North Columbia Street, branch established on 1948/07/14. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $394.2 mil, Deposits: $324.4 mil, headquarters in La Salle, IL, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 4 total offices
  • Illini State Bank: at 301 South Columbia Avenue, branch established on 1914/02/14. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $86.7 mil, Deposits: $58.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Tonica Bancorp, Inc.

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Oglesby, Illinois:

  • Holiday Inn Express, 900 Holiday St, Oglesby, IL 61348 , Phone: (815) 883-3535, Fax: (815) 883-8050
  • Days Inn Oglesby/peru, 120 N Lewis Ave, Oglesby, IL 61348 , Phone: (815) 883-9600
  • Holiday Inn Express, 900 Holiday Inn St, Oglesby, IL 61348 , Phone: (815) 883-3535, Fax: (815) 883-8050
All 3 fire-safe hotels and motels in Oglesby, Illinois

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Oglesby travel time to work - commute


Oglesby mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (90%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4%)
  • Electricity (4%)
  • Wood (1%)


2008 Presidential Election results in La Salle County Illinois:


Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Oglesby (based on La Salle County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 62.49%
Here62.5%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaPresbyterian Church (USA)Church of the Nazarene
Adherents64.2%9.8%8.0%2.3%2.1%
Congregations22.1%18.4%8.1%4.4%5.1%
NameChristian Churches and Churches of ChristUnited Church of ChristLutheran ChurchAssociation of Free Lutheran CongregationsOther
Adherents2.0%1.9%1.9%1.3%6.6%
Congregations2.9%4.4%2.9%2.9%28.7%
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: 25
Here:

2.23 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
La Salle County:

0.36 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 61
This county:

5.44 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 116
La Salle County:

10.35 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

8.9%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.1%
State:

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

14.3%
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 3$9,219$36,8760$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$2,659
Police Protection - Officers 10$39,020$46,8240$0
Firefighters 0$0 20$13,404
Streets and Highways 3$10,001$40,0040$0
Health 1$3,562$42,74420$13,089
Sewerage 2$6,996$41,9761$1,601
Parks and Recreation 2$6,640$39,8400$0
Water Supply 1$5,161$61,9320$0
Electric Power 5$18,181$43,6340$0
Other and Unallocable 4$9,684$29,0529$2,451
Totals for Government 31$108,464$41,98656$33,204

Oglesby government finances in 2002:

  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $236,000 ($62.30)
  • Charges - Sewerage: $508,000 ($134.11)
    All Other: $172,000 ($45.41)
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $2,168,000 ($572.33)
    Water Utilities: $152,000 ($40.13)
    Sewerage: $30,000 ($7.92)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $5,296,000 ($1398.10)
    Police Protection: $657,000 ($173.44)
    General - Other: $443,000 ($116.95)
    Financial Administration: $400,000 ($105.60)
    Regular Highways: $352,000 ($92.93)
    Sewerage: $348,000 ($91.87)
    Water Utilities: $292,000 ($77.09)
    Solid Waste Management: $118,000 ($31.15)
    Parks & Recreation: $117,000 ($30.89)
    Fire Protection: $69,000 ($18.22)
  • Electric Utilities - Interest on Debt: $196,000 ($51.74)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $0 ($0.00)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Electric Utilities: $3,275,000 ($864.57)
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Electric Utilities: $1,535,000 ($405.23)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Electric Utilities: $3,795,000 ($1001.85)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Electric Utilities: $1,015,000 ($267.95)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $510,000 ($134.64)
    Interest Earnings: $139,000 ($36.69)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff: $97,000 ($25.61)
    Police Protection: $23,000 ($6.07)
    Fire Protection: $11,000 ($2.90)
    Parks & Recreation: $7,000 ($1.85)
    Sewerage: $4,000 ($1.06)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,545,000 ($407.87)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $5,536,000 ($1461.46)
    Water Utilities: $324,000 ($85.53)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $751,000 ($198.26)
    Highways: $102,000 ($26.93)
  • Tax - Property: $1,788,000 ($472.02)
    Public Utilities: $178,000 ($46.99)
    NEC: $99,000 ($26.14)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $1,431,000 ($377.77)

5.25% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($38,454 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.25%
Illinois average:

5.66%

0.02% of residents moved from foreign countries ($128 average AGI)
La Salle County:

0.02%
Illinois average:

0.19%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Bureau County, IL  0.47% ($30,479 average AGI)
from Cook County, IL  0.44% ($40,520)
from Kendall County, IL  0.39% ($48,291)


5.25% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($37,207 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.25%
Illinois average:

5.99%

0.03% of residents moved to foreign countries ($81 average AGI)
La Salle County:

0.03%
Illinois average:

0.07%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Bureau County, IL  0.55% ($30,241 average AGI)
to Cook County, IL  0.38% ($37,749)
to Kendall County, IL  0.29% ($40,023)

Strongest AM radio stations in Oglesby:

  • WLPO (1220 AM; 1 kW; LASALLE, IL; Owner: LASALLE COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • 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.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • 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)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAUR (930 AM; 4 kW; SANDWICH, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LTD.)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WCMY (1430 AM; 1 kW; OTTAWA, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WSPL (1250 AM; 1 kW; STREATOR, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Oglesby:

  • WBZG (100.9 FM; PERU, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WSOG (88.1 FM; SPRING VALLEY, IL; Owner: SPIRIT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WIVQ (103.3 FM; SPRING VALLEY, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WALS (102.1 FM; OGLESBY, IL; Owner: LACO RADIO, INC.)
  • WWGN (88.9 FM; OTTAWA, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WAJK (99.3 FM; LA SALLE, IL; Owner: LA SALLE COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WSTQ (97.7 FM; STREATOR, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKOT (96.5 FM; MARSEILLES, IL; Owner: LASALLE COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WNIW (91.3 FM; LA SALLE, IL; Owner: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WYYS (106.1 FM; STREATOR, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMKB (102.9 FM; EARLVILLE, IL; Owner: KM RADIO OF EARLVILLE, L.L.C.)
  • WGLC-FM (100.1 FM; MENDOTA, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRKX (95.3 FM; OTTAWA, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WZOE-FM (98.1 FM; PRINCETON, IL; Owner: WZOE, INC.)
  • WRVY-FM (100.5 FM; HENRY, IL; Owner: WZOE, INC)
  • WCFL (104.7 FM; MORRIS, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS DISTRICT COUNCIL OF ASSEMBL)

TV broadcast stations around Oglesby:

  • WWTO-TV (Channel 35; LASALLE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W51AF (Channel 51; LASALLE, ETC., IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN COMM. OF CHICAGOLAND, INC.)

Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2009 (per 100,000 population)

Oglesby, Illinois:
  • Fatal accident count: 3
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 4
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 2
  • Fatalities: 4
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 7
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
Illinois average:
  • Fatal accident count: 113
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 171
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 38
  • Fatalities: 122
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 302
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 18

Oglesby fatal accident list:

Sep 7, 1996 01:05 AM, 23, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2, Drunken drivers: 1
Jul 15, 1991 03:58 PM, Walnut St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Apr 22, 1987 11:47 AM, 23, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 5
Total length: 33 meters (108ft)
Total average daily traffic: 43,500
Total average daily truck traffic: 6,891

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Oglesby)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

29 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Lat: 41.295306 Lon: -89.059528, Call Sign: WQBT567
    Assigned Frequencies: 469.637 MHz, 457.612 MHz, 464.062 MHz, 464.137 MHz, 457.562 MHz, 464.237 MHz, 464.337 MHz, 468.487 MHz, 468.762 MHz, 469.037 MHz... (+35 more)
    Grant Date: 12/10/2004, Expiration Date: 12/10/2014, Certifier: Gary Baca
    Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 26941 Cabot Rd #134, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Email:
  • 100 Deer Park Lane (Lat: 41.294694 Lon: -89.029556), Call Sign: WQFD859
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.212 MHz, 462.437 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/22/2006, Expiration Date: 06/22/2016, Certifier: Tony Reiger
    Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co., 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • OGLESBY, 1.8 Mi S & 5 Mi S 0f Us 51 (Lat: 41.260028 Lon: -89.073667), Overall height: 91.1 m, Call Sign: WMK412
    Assigned Frequencies: 2162.00 MHz, 2171.60 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/25/2000, Expiration Date: 07/01/2010, Certifier: Carol L Tacker
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 1120 20th Street, Nw, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 457-2055, Fax: (202) 457-3074, Email:
  • STATION, 2578 E 350th St (Lat: 41.307806 Lon: -89.100056), Overall height: 155.1 m, Call Sign: WNTJ995
    Assigned Frequencies: 6795.00 MHz, 6755.00 MHz, 6775.00 MHz, 6735.00 MHz, 6715.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/02/2002, Expiration Date: 03/13/2012
    Registrant: Phone: (815) 224-2720
  • WKOT-Oglesby, 1220 Orlando Smith Road (Lat: 41.304472 Lon: -89.095889), Type: Other, Structure height: 94 m, Call Sign: WPOM938
    Assigned Frequencies: 948.500 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/17/2000, Expiration Date: 12/01/2012, Certifier: Peter Miller Iii
    Registrant: La Salle County Broadcasting Corp., 1 Broadcast Lane, Ogiesby, IL 61348, Phone: (815) 223-3101, Fax: (815) 223-3095, Email:
  • STATION, Sw Edge Of (Lat: 41.288361 Lon: -89.070333), Overall height: 91.4 m, Call Sign: KSF48
    Assigned Frequencies: 2131.60 MHz, 6745.00 MHz, 6805.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/26/1996, Expiration Date: 01/30/2002, Cancellation Date: 12/22/1999
    Registrant: Phone: (217) 424-6773
  • 25 Marquette Avenue (Lat: 41.293639 Lon: -89.071722), Overall height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WHY484
    Assigned Frequencies: 6950.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/15/1984, Expiration Date: 08/01/1998, Cancellation Date: 08/01/1998
    Registrant: Christian Comm. Of Chicagoland, Inc., 38 South Peoria Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607
  • 25 Marquette Ave (Lat: 41.293639 Lon: -89.071722), Overall height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WHY753
    Assigned Frequencies: 6950.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/17/1984, Expiration Date: 08/01/1998, Cancellation Date: 07/12/1999
    Registrant: Christian Communications Of Chicagoland Inc, 38 S Peoria Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
  • OGLESBY, 0.5 Km East Of I-39; 0.9 Km South Of State Rt. 71 (Lat: 41.256972 Lon: -89.083111), Type: Tower, Structure height: 86.6 m, Overall height: 90.8 m, Call Sign: WLR374
    Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 6093.45 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/27/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011
    Registrant: Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs, LLP, 8300 Greensboro Drive, Suite 1200, Mclean, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8661, Fax: (703) 584-8696, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Oglesby)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: BOWEN-CHARLES MODEL-II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7791B , Serial Number: B-7395, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 06/20/1980
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, 9 Timberwood Ln, Oglesby, IL 61348
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172K (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 79905 , Serial Number: 17258239, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 05/01/1969
    Registrant (Corporation): November 905 Inc, 914 Hillside Ct, Oglesby, IL 61348


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 14
  • Hazardous Condition: 18

Incident types - Oglesby


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

Most common first names in Oglesby, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John9876.6 years
Mary8081.3 years
William5374.5 years
Joseph5377.9 years
Frank3877.4 years
James3271.7 years
Robert2767.8 years
Charles2674.7 years
George2580.8 years
Edward2472.7 years
Most common last names in Oglesby, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Baima1576.4 years
Entwistle1270.3 years
Johnson1181.8 years
Senica1083.4 years
Brown969.4 years
Hunter979.7 years
Corless879.4 years
Marzetta884.9 years
Reed878.8 years
Smith876.6 years
Businesses in Oglesby, IL
NameCountNameCount
Ace Hardware1KFC1
Best Western1McDonald's1
Burger King1Subway1
Days Inn1Taco Bell1

Oglesby on our top lists:

  • #77 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females working in industry: Alcoholic beverage merchant wholesalers"
  • #56 (61348) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Slovene first ancestries"
  • #92 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM10) 24-hour air pollution readings in 2005 (µg/m3)"
  • #96 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of births per 1000 residents 1990-1999 to 2000-2003 (pop 50,000+)"
  • #98 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual air pollution readings in 2005 (µg/m3)"
Top Patent Applicants
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  • Jeffrey J. Blanco (2)
  • Jeffrey C. Bassett (1)
  • Jason M. Mathey (1)

Total of 4 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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