Payson, Illinois

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Population in July 2007: 1,050. Population change since 2000: -0.9%

Males: 516	(49.2%)
Females: 534	(50.8%)

Median resident age:	33.4 years
Illinois median age:	34.7 years

Zip codes: 62360.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $47,300 (it was $37,321 in 2000)

Payson	$47,300
Illinois:	$54,124

Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $75,900 (it was $58,800 in 2000)

Payson	$75,900
Illinois:	$208,800

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Races in Payson:

White Non-Hispanic (98.2%)
Two or more races (1.0%)
Hispanic (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Payson: 75.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (30.6%), United States (17.9%), Irish (10.1%), English (8.7%), French (1.5%), Dutch (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/29/1903

Elevation: 760 feet

Land area: 1.15 square miles.

Population density: 915 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Payson

High school or higher: 85.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
Unemployed: 3.7%
Mean travel time to work: 20.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Payson village

Never married: 19.8%
Now married: 63.7%
Separated: 0.4%
Widowed: 6.9%
Divorced: 9.3%

6 residents are foreign born

This village:	0.6%
Illinois:	12.3%

According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Payson, Illinois in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Payson to the number of sex offenders is 1050 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this village is near the state average.

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

Payson:	1.2% ($724)
Illinois:	1.7% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Peters, MO (84.2 miles , pop. 51,381).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (107.2 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (282.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Plainville, IL (4.6 miles ), Hull, IL (8.0 miles ), Kinderhook, IL (10.1 miles ), Liberty, IL (10.2 miles ), Hannibal, MO (12.1 miles ), Quincy, IL (12.8 miles ), Columbus, IL (13.5 miles) , Coatsburg, IL (16.0 miles ).

Latitude: 39.82 N, Longitude: 91.24 W

Area code: 217

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Population change in the 1990s: -48 (-4.3%).

Most common industries for males:

Construction (11%)
Accommodation and food services (11%)
Truck transportation (7%)
Transportation equipment (7%)
Machinery (6%)
Machinery, equipment, and supplies merchant wholesalers (4%)
Repair and maintenance (4%)

Most common industries for females:

Health care (18%)
Educational services (15%)
Accommodation and food services (10%)
Food and beverage stores (6%)
Finance and insurance (6%)
Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
Computer and electronic products (4%)

Most common occupations for males

Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)
Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)

Most common occupations for females

Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
Health technologists and technicians (7%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
Cashiers (5%)
Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)

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Crime in Payson by Year
Type	2004	2005	2006
Murders	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0
Rapes	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0
Robberies	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0
Assaults	0	1	1
per 100,000	0.0	94.8	94.5
Burglaries	4	3	0
per 100,000	374.2	284.4	0.0
Thefts	7	3	1
per 100,000	654.8	284.4	94.5
Auto thefts	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0
Arson	0	0	0
per 100,000	0.0	0.0	0.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9)	52.4	50.2	22.7

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Average climate in Payson, Illinois

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Payson-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Illinois state average. It is 30% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/14/1961, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.8 miles away from the Payson village center injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/24/1961, a category 3 tornado 10.3 miles away from the village center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Hospitals/medical centers near Payson:

BLESSING HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; QUINCY, IL)
HANNIBAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; HANNIBAL, MO)
PIKE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 28 miles; LOUISIANA, MO)

Political contributions by individuals in Payson, IL

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Payson:

QUINCY REGIONAL-BALDWIN FIELD (about 9 miles; QUINCY, IL; ID: UIN)
SOUTHEAST IOWA REGIONAL (about 66 miles; BURLINGTON, IA; ID: BRL)
SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS (about 91 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; ID: SUS)

Other public-use airports nearest to Payson:

HANNIBAL MUNI (about 15 miles; HANNIBAL, MO; ID: HAE)
BOWLING GREEN MUNI (about 31 miles; BOWLING GREEN, MO; ID: H19)
MOUNT STERLING MUNICIPAL (about 33 miles; MOUNT STERLING, IL; ID: I63)

Amtrak station near Payson:

13 miles: QUINCY (30TH ST. & WISMANN LN.). Services: enclosed waiting area, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Payson:

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 60 miles; MACOMB, IL; Full-time enrollment: 11,096)
ST CHARLES COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 84 miles; ST PETERS, MO; FT enrollment: 3,301)
LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY (about 85 miles; ST CHARLES, MO; FT enrollment: 5,116)
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA (about 87 miles; COLUMBIA, MO; FT enrollment: 21,444)
COLUMBIA COLLEGE (about 87 miles; COLUMBIA, MO; FT enrollment: 5,892)
TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 97 miles; KIRKSVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 5,922)
MARYVILLE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT LOUIS (about 97 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; FT enrollment: 2,094)

Public high school in Payson:

Seymour High School (Location: 420 BRAINARD; Grades: 7 - 12)

Public elementary/middle school in Payson:

Seymour Elementary School (Location: 404 W STATE; Grades: PK - 6)

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Church in Payson: Payson Congregational Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Average household size:

This village:	2.7 people
Illinois:	2.6 people

Percentage of family households:

This village:	74.3%
Whole state:	67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This village:	4.4%
Whole state:	4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:

This village:	9.3%
Whole state:	10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:

This village:	2.7%
Whole state:	5.1%

Payson compared to Illinois state average:

Payson, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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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.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage 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 Payson (2007 data):

State Street Bank and Trust Company: Payson Facility at 401 West State Street, branch established on 1982-01-25. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $104.0 mil, Deposits: $87.8 mil, headquarters in Quincy, IL, positive income, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Backlund Investment Co.
The Farmers Bank of Liberty: Payson Facility at 402 West State Street, branch established on 1998-10-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $50.9 mil, Deposits: $44.4 mil, headquarters in Liberty, IL, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Fbl Bancshares, Inc.

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School Enrollment by Level of School

Payson mode of transportation to work chart

2004 Presidential Election results in Adams County Illinois:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

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
Sewerage	0	$0		1	$1,337
Water Supply	0	$0		1	$1,337
Streets and Highways	0	$0		1	$1,488
Police Protection - Officers	1	$1,948	$23,376	0	$0
Other Government Administration	0	$0		8	$1,069
Financial Administration	0	$0		1	$301
Totals for Government	1	$1,948	$23,376	12	$5,533

Payson government finances in 2002:

Current Operations - Water Utilities: $137,000
Financial Administration: $88,000

Regular Highways: $66,000

Police Protection: $34,000
Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General: $4,000
Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $23,000
General Revenue, NEC: $16,000
Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff: $32,000
Police Protection: $4,000
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $489,000
Revenue - Water Utilities: $91,000
State Intergovernmental - General Support: $109,000
Highways: $30,000

All Other: $11,000
Tax - Property: $12,000
Total Salaries & Wages: $93,000

4.32% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($39,162 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	4.32%
Illinois average:	5.66%

0.06% of residents moved from foreign countries ($330 average AGI)
Adams County: 0.06%
Illinois average: 0.19%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:

from Hancock County, IL	0.27% ($53,000 average AGI)
from Lewis County, MO	0.25% ($28,031)
from Pike County, IL	0.23% ($24,525)

4.23% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($36,765 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	4.23%
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 Marion County, MO	0.25% ($29,197 average AGI)
to Lewis County, MO	0.21% ($30,574)
to Hancock County, IL	0.17% ($24,822)

Strongest AM radio stations in Payson:

WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
WGEM (1440 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
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.)
WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
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)

Strongest FM radio stations in Payson:

KGRC (92.9 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
WGEM-FM (105.1 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY NEWSPAPERS, INC.)
WQCY (103.9 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
WQUB (90.3 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY UNIVERSITY CORPORATION)
KZZK (105.9 FM; NEW LONDON, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
WGCA-FM (88.5 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: GREAT COMMISSION BROADCASTING CORP.)
WCOY (99.5 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
KICK-FM (97.9 FM; PALMYRA, MO; Owner: BICK BROADCASTING COMPANY)
KJIR (91.7 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: BELIEVERS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
KRRY (100.9 FM; CANTON, MO; Owner: BICK BROADCASTING CO.)
WPWQ (106.7 FM; MOUNT STERLING, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Payson:

W49BS (Channel 49; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
W53BP (Channel 53; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
KHQA-TV (Channel 7; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF QUINCY, LLC)
WTJR (Channel 16; QUINCY, IL; Owner: BELIEVER'S BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
W36BS (Channel 36; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
WGEM-TV (Channel 10; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING CO.)
W61CO (Channel 61; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
W18CJ (Channel 18; QUINCY, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
W69DF (Channel 69; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
WQEC (Channel 27; QUINCY, IL; Owner: W. CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUC. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
K40GO (Channel 40; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
W67DR (Channel 67; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
W65CZ (Channel 65; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
W45BM (Channel 45; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)

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