Panama, Illinois

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Population in July 2008: 316. Population change since 2000: -2.2%

Males: 147	(46.7%)
Females: 169	(53.3%)

Median resident age:	43.3 years
Illinois median age:	34.7 years

Zip codes: 62077.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $37,223 (it was $28,889 in 2000)

Panama:	$37,223
Illinois:	$54,124

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $28,056

Panama:	$28,056
Illinois:	$27,965

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $44,443 (it was $27,200 in 2000)

Panama:	$44,443
Illinois:	$208,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $52,534; Detached houses: $53,851; Mobile homes: $19,643

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Races in Panama:

White Non-Hispanic (97.8%)
American Indian (2.2%)
Two or more races (1.2%)

2008 cost of living index in Panama: 70.2 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (30.3%), Irish (20.7%), English (16.4%), Italian (6.8%), United States (4.3%), Polish (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/29/1906

Elevation: 596 feet

Land area: 0.34 square miles.

Population density: 937 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Panama

High school or higher: 72.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.4%
Unemployed: 4.8%
Mean travel time to work: 33.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Panama village

Never married: 21.3%
Now married: 54.9%
Separated: 1.5%
Widowed: 8.2%
Divorced: 14.2%

2 residents are foreign born

This village:	0.6%
Illinois:	12.3%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this village in early 2007.

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

Panama:	1.2% ($332)
Illinois:	1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Florissant, MO (46.1 miles , pop. 50,497).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (47.7 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (217.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Donnellson, IL (1.6 miles ), Sorento, IL (1.9 miles ), Walshville, IL (2.4 miles) , Taylor Springs, IL (2.7 miles ), Coffeen, IL (2.9 miles ), New Douglas, IL (3.0 miles ), Hillsboro, IL (3.1 miles ), Schram City, IL (3.1 miles ).

Latitude: 39.03 N, Longitude: 89.52 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 217

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Population change in the 1990s: -9 (-2.7%).

Most common industries for males (%):

Construction (20%)
Transportation equipment (16%)
Metal and metal products (8%)
Truck transportation (8%)
Chemicals (6%)
Public administration (6%)
Machinery (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Transportation equipment (16%)
Finance and insurance (11%)
Accommodation and food services (11%)
Health care (9%)
Public administration (7%)
Apparel (5%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Other production occupations including supervisors (28%)
Construction laborers (14%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
Law enforcement workers including supervisors (6%)
Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Cooks and food preparation workers (11%)
Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (9%)
Cashiers (9%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (8%)
Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)

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Crime in Panama by Year
Type	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007
Murders	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Rapes	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Robberies	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Assaults	0	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	931.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Burglaries	0	0	0	0	0	4	2	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	1242.2	617.3	0.0	0.0
Thefts	0	0	0	0	0	6	4	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	1863.4	1234.6	0.0	0.0
Auto thefts	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	617.3	0.0	0.0
Arson	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9)	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	186.3	161.5	142.0	0.0	0.0

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Average climate in Panama, Illinois

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Panama-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 148% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1981, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 27.2 miles away from the Panama village center injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 2/24/1956, a category 4 tornado 28.4 miles away from the village center killed 6 people and injured 36 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Panama-area historical earthquake activity is below Illinois state average. It is 87% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 97.0 miles away from Panama center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 89.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 98.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 82.8 miles away from Panama center
On 4/21/2008 at 05:38:29, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, 4.0 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 97.7 miles away from the city center
On 3/2/1990 at 07:01:47, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 19.9 miles away from Panama center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Panama topographic map

Hospitals/medical centers near Panama:

HILLSBORO AREA HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; HILLSBORO, IL)
EDWARD A UTLAUT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; GREENVILLE, IL)
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; LITCHFIELD, IL)

Political contributions by individuals in Panama, IL

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Panama:

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-EDWARDSVILLE (about 31 miles; EDWARDSVILLE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 10,038)
LEWIS AND CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 34 miles; GODFREY, IL; FT enrollment: 3,451)
SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE (about 42 miles; BELLEVILLE, IL; FT enrollment: 7,333)
SAINT LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-FLORISSANT VALLEY (about 47 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; FT enrollment: 3,749)
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 47 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; FT enrollment: 10,286)
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST LOUIS (about 48 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; FT enrollment: 9,715)
SAINT LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-FOREST PARK (about 49 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; FT enrollment: 3,441)

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Cemetery: Union Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Average household size:

This village:	2.1 people
Illinois:	2.6 people

Percentage of family households:

This village:	54.8%
Whole state:	67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This village:	5.2%
Whole state:	4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:

This village:	14.0%
Whole state:	10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:

This village:	2.8%
Whole state:	5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Panama, IL

Panama compared to Illinois state average:

Median house value significantly 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 significantly 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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Educational Attainment

School Enrollment by Level of School

Panama mode of transportation to work chart

2004 Presidential Election results in Bond County Illinois:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Utility gas (94%) Electricity (4%) Wood (1%)

Religion statistics for Panama

Adherents

Name	Christian Churches and Churches of Christ	Southern Baptist Convention	Catholic Church	United Methodist Church	Free Methodist Church of North America
Adherents	23.4%	22.1%	18.2%	11.3%	7.8%
Congregations	10.4%	25.0%	6.3%	14.6%	6.3%

Name	Presbyterian Church (USA)	American Baptist Churches in the USA	Assemblies of God	Lutheran Church	Other religions
Adherents	4.2%	3.8%	2.6%	2.2%	4.5%
Congregations	6.3%	2.1%	6.3%	2.1%	20.8%

Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
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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	$110
Other Government Administration	0	$0		9	$535
Police Protection - Officers	0	$0		1	$154
Sewerage	0	$0		2	$380
Water Supply	0	$0		2	$380
Totals for Government	0	$0		15	$1,559

Panama government finances in 2002:

Charges - Sewerage: $26,000
Construction - Water Utilities: $22,000
Current Operations - Water Utilities: $57,000
Financial Administration: $32,000

Sewerage: $9,000

Police Protection: $5,000

Parks & Recreation: $2,000

Regular Highways: $1,000
General - Interest on Debt: $8,000
Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General: $34,000
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $33,000
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $126,000
Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Water Utilities: $100,000
Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $126,000
Other, NEC: $120,000
Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $7,000
Other, NEC: $6,000
Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $7,000
Interest Earnings: $3,000
Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $1,000
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $261,000
Revenue - Water Utilities: $58,000
State Intergovernmental - General Support: $28,000
Highways: $9,000
Tax - Property: $8,000
NEC: $1,000
Total Salaries & Wages: $20,000
Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $2,000

6.65% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,897 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.65%
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 Madison County, IL	2.03% ($38,492 average AGI)
from Clinton County, IL	0.53% ($51,125)
from Montgomery County, IL	0.42% ($27,960)

6.75% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($29,010 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.75%
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 Madison County, IL	1.62% ($31,021 average AGI)
to Fayette County, IL	0.60% ($33,083)
to Clinton County, IL	0.52% ($14,355)

Strongest AM radio stations in Panama:

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.)
WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
WSMI (1540 AM; 1 kW; LITCHFIELD, IL; Owner: TALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
WCBW (880 AM; 2 kW; HIGHLAND, IL; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
KFUO (850 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
KATZ (1600 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
WMIX (940 AM; 5 kW; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING CO OF ILLINOIS)
WDID (1510 AM; daytime; 1 kW; HIGHLAND, IL; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Panama:

WSMI-FM (106.1 FM; LITCHFIELD, IL; Owner: TALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WSIE (88.7 FM; EDWARDSVILLE, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, S. ILLINOIS UNIV.)
WAOX (105.3 FM; STAUNTON, IL; Owner: TALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WXAJ (99.7 FM; HILLSBORO, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WGRN (89.5 FM; GREENVILLE, IL; Owner: GREENVILLE COL. ED. B/CG. FOUN., INC)
WTRH (93.3 FM; RAMSEY, IL; Owner: COUNTRYSIDE BROADCASTING, INC.)
WJLY (88.3 FM; RAMSEY, IL; Owner: COUNTRYSIDE BROADCASTING)
WGEL (101.7 FM; GREENVILLE, IL; Owner: BOND BROADCASTING INC.)
WIBI (91.1 FM; CARLINVILLE, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
WDLJ (97.5 FM; BREESE, IL; Owner: KM RADIO OF BREESE, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Panama:

WPXS (Channel 13; MT. VERNON, IL; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
WRSP-TV (Channel 55; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SPRINGFIELD BROADCASTING PARTNERS)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1

Water Tower, Main & Plum Streets, Type: Tank, Structure height: 35.1 m, Overall height: 36 m, Call Sign: WPXK839
Assigned Frequencies : 173.390 MHz
Grant Date: 04/24/2003, Expiration Date: 04/24/2013, Certifier: Joe Mccario
Registrant: Healy-Ruff Co., 1975 W County Rd B2 W, St. Paul, MN 55113, Phone: (645) 633-7522, Fax: (651) 633-2671, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1

Call Sign: N9ND, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00717601
Grant Date: 07/17/2003, Expiration Date: 10/12/2013
Registrant: Dale E Eccles, Panama, IL 62077

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 1

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