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Christian County

Population in July 2007: 5,424. Population change since 2000: -3.1%
 

Males: 2,509  (46.3%)
Females: 2,915  (53.7%)
Median resident age:  39.8 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Zip codes: 62557.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $34,500 (it was $29,611 in 2000)
Pana  $34,500
Illinois:  $54,124

Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $55,700 (it was $46,700 in 2000)
Pana  $55,700
Illinois:  $208,800

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Races in Pana:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Pana: 74.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (23.0%), United States (13.1%), Irish (11.0%), English (9.8%), French (3.8%), Italian (2.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/19/1877

Elevation: 700 feet

Land area: 2.67 square miles.

Population density: 2031 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Pana

  • High school or higher: 75.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Pana city

  • Never married: 20.5%
  • Now married: 57.5%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 9.8%
  • Divorced: 10.4%

47 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.8%
Illinois:  12.3%



According to our research there were 17 registered sex offenders living in Pana, Illinois in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Pana to the number of sex offenders is 319 to 1.

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

Pana:  1.6% ($746)
Illinois:  1.7% ($2,285)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Decatur, IL (33.5 miles , pop. 81,860).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (95.5 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (195.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Oconee, IL (7.2 miles ), Tower Hill, IL (8.3 miles ), Assumption, IL (9.4 miles ), Ohlman, IL (9.8 miles) , Owaneco, IL (10.1 miles ), Herrick, IL (13.4 miles ), Wenonah, IL (15.0 miles) , Nokomis, IL (15.3 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 5 buildings, average cost: $98,000
  • 1997: 10 buildings, average cost: $48,100
  • 1998: 9 buildings, average cost: $56,500
  • 1999: 9 buildings, average cost: $56,700
  • 2000: 8 buildings, average cost: $54,300
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $125,800
  • 2002: 32 buildings, average cost: $83,000
  • 2003: 21 buildings, average cost: $135,500
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $108,000
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $63,800
  • 2006: 4 buildings, average cost: $64,000
  • 2007: 7 buildings, average cost: $99,700

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Latitude: 39.39 N, Longitude: 89.08 W


233 people in nursing homes
14 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Area code: 217

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


Population change in the 1990s: -389 (-6.5%).


Historical population


Historical housing units



Most common industries for males:



  • Construction (8%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Metal and metal products (7%)
  • Machinery (6%)
  • Paper (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Health care (24%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Accommodation and food services (13%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
  • Paper (4%)
  • Finance and insurance (4%)
  • Public administration (4%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (13%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)


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Crime in Pana by Year

Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Murders 00000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 21100013
    per 100,000 34.317.817.80.00.00.017.954.3
Robberies 10100000
    per 100,000 17.10.017.80.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 5131711913107
    per 100,000 85.6231.6302.8195.9162.6234.5179.3126.6
Burglaries 2029355323265423
    per 100,000 342.6516.6623.4944.1415.5469.1968.1416.0
Thefts 147106787587798258
    per 100,000 2518.01888.11389.41335.91571.81425.21470.11049.0
Auto thefts 710492336
    per 100,000 119.9178.171.3160.336.154.153.8108.5
Arson 01001102
    per 100,000 0.017.80.00.018.118.00.036.2
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 184.0186.5185.1171.5127.4141.1181.1148.5

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 14 (9 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.66
US city average:  3.00

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Pana-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 95% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/20/1976, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 34.5 miles away from the Pana city center injured 18 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 1/3/1950, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 21.1 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


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Birthplace of: Jake Sinclair - College basketball player (Eastern Illinois Panthers).


Hospital/medical center in Pana:
  • PANA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (101 E NINTH STREET)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Pana:
  • ST VINCENT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; TAYLORVILLE, IL)
  • SHELBY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; SHELBYVILLE, IL)
  • FAYETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; VANDALIA, IL)

Political contributions by individuals in Pana, IL

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Pana:
  • DECATUR (about 35 miles; DECATUR, IL; ID: DEC)
  • CAPITAL (about 51 miles; SPRINGFIELD, IL; ID: SPI)
  • COLES COUNTY MEMORIAL (about 57 miles; MATTOON/CHARLESTON, IL; ID: MTO)
Other public-use airports nearest to Pana:
  • SHELBY COUNTY (about 18 miles; SHELBYVILLE, IL; ID: 2H0)
  • TAYLORVILLE MUNI (about 20 miles; TAYLORVILLE, IL; ID: TAZ)
  • VANDALIA MUNI (about 29 miles; VANDALIA, IL; ID: VLA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pana:
  • MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY (about 32 miles; DECATUR, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,274)
  • LINCOLN LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 45 miles; SPRINGFIELD, IL; FT enrollment: 3,756)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD (about 45 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 2,357)
  • LAKE LAND COLLEGE (about 50 miles; MATTOON, IL; FT enrollment: 3,666)
  • EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 65 miles; CHARLESTON, IL; FT enrollment: 9,582)
  • PARKLAND COLLEGE (about 74 miles; CHAMPAIGN, IL; FT enrollment: 5,186)
  • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-EDWARDSVILLE (about 75 miles; EDWARDSVILLE, IL; FT enrollment: 10,038)
Public high school in Pana:
Private high school in Pana:
  • FIRST BAPTIST CHRISTIAN ACAD (Students: 180; Location: 114 S MAPLE ST; Grades: PK - 12)
Public elementary/middle schools in Pana:
Private elementary/middle school in Pana:
  • SACRED HEART SCHOOL (Students: 164; Location: 3 EAST FOURTH STREET; Grades: KG - 8)
Library in Pana:
  • CARNEGIE-SCHUYLER LIB. (Operating income: $141,534; Location: 303 EAST SECOND STREET; 29,579 books; 891 audio materials; 1,285 video materials; 97 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Pana: Pana City Hall (A), Carnegie-Schuyler Library (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Pana include: Bible Baptist Church (A), Saint Paul Lutheran Church (B), Saint Johns United Church of Christ (C), First Church of the Nazarene (D), First General Baptist Church (E), First United Methodist Church (F), First United Presbyterian Church (G), Free Methodist Church (H), Pana Christian Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Pana include: Kehias Park (1), Kitchell Park (2), Wilburn Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Illinois:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  62.3%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.9%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  17.6%
Whole state:  10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  6.9%
Whole state:  5.1%

Pana compared to Illinois state average:

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  • 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students 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 Pana (2007 data):
  • Peoples Bank & Trust: South Poplar Street Branch at 211 South Poplar Street, branch established on 1998-07-13; at Third And Locust Streets, branch established on 1954-05-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $153.7 mil, Deposits: $135.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: People First Bancshares, Inc.
  • First National Bank of Pana: First National Bank Of Pana at 306 South Locust Street, branch established on 1930-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $110.5 mil, Deposits: $97.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 3 total offices
  • National Bank: Pana Branch at 302 West Second Street, branch established on 1998-04-27. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $187.6 mil, Deposits: $168.0 mil, headquarters in Hillsboro, IL, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 12 total offices, Holding Company: Country Bancorp, Inc.



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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 8$28,662$42,9932$44
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$1,001
Financial Administration 3$7,811$31,2440$0
Police - Other 4$10,556$31,6681$1,630
Other Government Administration 0$0 15$10,395
Streets and Highways 7$19,789$33,9240$0
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$221
Water Supply 6$19,871$39,7420$0
Sewerage 4$11,938$35,8140$0
Parks and Recreation 1$2,584$31,0080$0
Housing and Community Development(Local) 1$2,340$28,0800$0
Local Libraries 2$3,941$23,6463$1,782
Other and Unallocable 1$2,077$24,9241$199
Totals for Government 37$109,569$35,53624$15,272



Pana government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $311,000
  • Construction - Parks & Recreation: $273,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $699,000
    Police Protection: $678,000
    General - Other: $590,000
    Regular Highways: $433,000
    Financial Administration: $356,000
    Parks & Recreation: $335,000
    Sewerage: $326,000
    General Public Buildings: $126,000
    Housing & Community Development: $29,000
    Fire Protection: $26,000
  • Employee Retirement - Total Cash & Deposits: $2,020,000
    Benefit Payments: $123,000
    Interest Revenue: $91,000
    From Local Government: $27,000
    Local Employee Contribution: $27,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing & Community Development: $29,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $85,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $10,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $1,395,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $1,270,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $125,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $211,000
    Interest Earnings: $51,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $55,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,998,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $798,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $1,098,000
    All Other: $351,000
    Highways: $159,000
    Public Welfare: $7,000
  • Tax - Property: $594,000
    NEC: $158,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $1,532,000

4.58% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,381 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.58%
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 Sangamon County, IL  1.06% ($28,211 average AGI)
from Macon County, IL  0.58% ($40,923)
from Shelby County, IL  0.43% ($27,379)


5.23% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($71,936 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.23%
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 Sangamon County, IL  1.18% ($31,981 average AGI)
to Shelby County, IL  0.44% ($31,424)
to Macon County, IL  0.42% ($29,018)


Strongest AM radio stations in Pana:
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WINU (870 AM; daytime; 1 kW; SHELBYVILLE, IL)
  • WIHM (1410 AM; 1 kW; TAYLORVILLE, IL; Owner: COVENANT NETWORK)
  • WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • 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.)
  • WLBH (1170 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MATTOON, IL; Owner: MATTOON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • 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.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Pana:
  • WRAN (98.3 FM; TOWER HILL, IL; Owner: KASKASKIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDZQ (95.1 FM; DECATUR, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WTRH (93.3 FM; RAMSEY, IL; Owner: COUNTRYSIDE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJLY (88.3 FM; RAMSEY, IL; Owner: COUNTRYSIDE BROADCASTING)
  • WTIM-FM (97.3 FM; TAYLORVILLE, IL; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WMKR (94.3 FM; PANA, IL; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WEJT (105.1 FM; SHELBYVILLE, IL; Owner: THE CROMWELL GROUP, INC. OF ILLINOIS)
  • W205BC (88.9 FM; TAYLORVILLE, IL; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • W242AE (96.3 FM; TAYLORVILLE, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WZUS (100.9 FM; MACON, IL; Owner: THE CROMWELL GROUP, INC. OF ILLINOIS)
  • WZNX (106.7 FM; SULLIVAN, IL; Owner: WSHY, INC.)
  • WXFM-FM (99.3 FM; MOUNT ZION, IL; Owner: TECHNICOM, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Pana:
  • WRSP-TV (Channel 55; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SPRINGFIELD BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WICS (Channel 20; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: WICS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WBUI (Channel 23; DECATUR, IL; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WAND (Channel 17; DECATUR, IL; Owner: WAND(TV) PARTNERSHIP)
  • W29BG (Channel 29; DECATUR, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)




Pana fatal accident list for 1998:
May 16, 1998 05:20 AM, Sr-51, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1


Pana fatal accident list for 1994:
Nov 12, 1994 11:29 AM, Chestnut, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1


Pana fatal accident list for 1984:
Aug 26, 1984 08:39 AM, Locust, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Oct 19, 1984 10:53 AM, 16, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


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