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Payson, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 1,006 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -5.6%
 
Males: 495  (49.2%)
Females: 511  (50.8%)
Median resident age:

27.1 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62360.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $62,899 (it was $37,321 in 2000)
Payson:

$62,899
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,298 (it was $14,541 in 2000)

Payson village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $120,486 (it was $57,000 in 2000)
Payson:

$120,486
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $125,433; detached houses: $128,991; mobile homes: $66,322

Median gross rent in 2022: $777.

March 2022 cost of living index in Payson: 84.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.9%
(11.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 33.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Payson, IL (2022)
    • 1,17393.2%White alone
    • 282.2%Asian alone
    • 262.1%Two or more races
    • 151.2%Hispanic

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Ancestries: German (59.9%), American (12.9%), English (10.1%), Irish (4.2%), European (1.6%), Norwegian (1.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/29/1903

Elevation: 760 feet

Land area: 1.15 square miles.

Population density: 877 people per square mile   (low).

Payson, Illinois map

3 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.2%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,817 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,354 (1.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Peters, MO (79.5 miles , pop. 51,381).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (98.2 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (233.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Plainville, IL (2.0 miles ),
Hull, IL (2.8 miles ),
Liberty, IL (2.9 miles ),
Kinderhook, IL (3.0 miles ),
Hannibal, MO (3.3 miles ),
Quincy, IL (3.3 miles ),
Columbus, IL (3.6 miles),
Barry, IL (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 39.82 N, Longitude: 91.24 W

Area code: 217

Distribution of median household income in Payson, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Payson, IL in 2022
Payson satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Payson, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (10.7%)
  • Health care (9.3%)
  • Educational services (8.9%)
  • Construction (5.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.7%)
  • Truck transportation (3.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (10.9%)
  • Construction (10.9%)
  • Truck transportation (6.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.5%)
  • Machinery (6.2%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (4.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.4%)
  • Educational services (15.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.6%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Payson, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Cashiers (5.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.6%)

Average climate in Payson, Illinois

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Payson, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2006 was 61.0. This is about average.

City:

61.0
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2006 was 1.40. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.40
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2006 was 31.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.0
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Payson-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Illinois state average. It is 34% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/14/1961, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.4 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 F3 tornado 9.5 miles away from the village center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Payson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 279% greater 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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 203.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 203.3 miles away from the city 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 192.4 miles away from Payson center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 205.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 225.3 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 237.8 miles away from Payson center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Adams County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 3, Snows: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Payson topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Payson:

  • HANNIBAL DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; QUINCY, IL)
  • BETH HAVEN NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • WILLOW CARE REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • ST MARY HOSPITAL INC (Hospital, about 12 miles away; QUINCY, IL)
  • SUNSET HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; QUINCY, IL)
  • QUINCY MEDICAL GROU (Hospital, about 12 miles away; QUINCY, IL)

Airports located in Payson:

Amtrak station near Payson:

  • 12 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 54 miles; Macomb, IL; Full-time enrollment: 10,755)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 70 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Moberly Area Community College (about 71 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 3,977)
  • Truman State University (about 76 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • St Charles Community College (about 80 miles; Cottleville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,302)
  • Lindenwood University (about 82 miles; Saint Charles, MO; FT enrollment: 11,117)
  • Lewis and Clark Community College (about 82 miles; Godfrey, IL; FT enrollment: 4,189)

Public high school in Payson:

Public elementary/middle school in Payson:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Payson - Fall Creek Fire Protection District 1 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Birthplace of: Moses A. Luce - Civil War Medal of Honor recipient.

Adams County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.7 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

75.6%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

8.3%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Payson (2011 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: $162.3 mil, Deposits: $145.6 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: $75.7 mil, Deposits: $68.2 mil, headquarters in Liberty, IL, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Fbl Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Payson:

Marital status in Payson, IL
  • Never married: 32.4%
  • Now married: 50.1%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 6.2%
  • Divorced: 10.4%

For population 25 years and over in Payson:

  • High school or higher: 96.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.5%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.4
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Payson, IL (based on Adams County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant26,49851
Catholic15,1638
Mainline Protestant8,97237
Other1,09410
Black Protestant4873
Orthodox501
None14,839-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 12
This county:

1.80 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Adams County:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 26
Adams County:

3.89 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 42
Here:

6.29 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.4%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Adams County:

25.7%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.6%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

56.6%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

57.8%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Payson:

27.6
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.0%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

7.4%
State:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Payson:

7.1
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

32.9%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Payson:

64.3%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Payson:

81.8%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Payson, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$4,291
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 2$2,212
Sewerage 0$0 2$1,058
Totals for Government 0$0 5$7,562

Payson government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $203,000 ($201.79)
    Central Staff Services: $115,000 ($114.31)
    Police Protection: $34,000 ($33.80)
    Parks and Recreation: $8,000 ($7.95)
    Regular Highways: $8,000 ($7.95)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $67,000 ($66.60)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $70,000 ($69.58)
    Water Utilities: $68,000 ($67.59)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $143,000 ($142.15)

Payson government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $48,000 ($47.71)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $384,000 ($381.71)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $135,000 ($134.19)
    Highways: $26,000 ($25.84)
  • Tax - Property: $28,000 ($27.83)
    Other License: $4,000 ($3.98)

Payson government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,685,000 ($1674.95)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,604,000 ($1594.43)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $112,000 ($111.33)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $31,000 ($30.82)

Payson government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $423,000 ($420.48)

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.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, 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.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • 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.)
  • KZZK (105.9 FM; NEW LONDON, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WQUB (90.3 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY UNIVERSITY CORPORATION)
  • WQCY (103.9 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KICK-FM (97.9 FM; PALMYRA, MO; Owner: BICK BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGCA-FM (88.5 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: GREAT COMMISSION BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WCOY (99.5 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • 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.)
  • KKAC (104.3 FM; VANDALIA, MO; Owner: TWENTY-ONE SOUND COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WIPA (89.3 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF IL AT SPRINGFIELD)

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)
  • WGEM-TV (Channel 10; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • W36BS (Channel 36; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • 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)
  • K40GO (Channel 40; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WQEC (Channel 27; QUINCY, IL; Owner: W. CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUC. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • W65CZ (Channel 65; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W67DR (Channel 67; 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.)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Payson: Moses A. Luce.

  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 23Number of bridges
  • 223ft / 67.7mTotal length
  • $87,000Total costs
  • 51,475Total average daily traffic
  • 7,440Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Payson, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 41970-1979
  • 151980-1989
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Payson, IL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1173 N. 450th. Ave. (Lat: 39.823889 Lon: -91.288056), Call Sign: WQSV429,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.885 MHz, Grant Date: 11/21/2013, Expiration Date: 11/21/2023, Cancellation Date: 01/27/2024, Certifier: Steve Kaiser, Registrant: Quincy 2-Way Communications, 212 N. 12th. Street, Quincy, IL 62301, Phone: (217) 223-3700, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • PAYSON, 208 South Rd (Lat: 39.808611 Lon: -91.246278), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 78.6 m, Call Sign: WQKC662,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6271.36 MHz, Grant Date: 04/02/2019, Expiration Date: 03/31/2029, Certifier: John E Rooney, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • PAYSON, 8.69 Miles Ssw Of Payson, Il Airport (Lat: 39.828889 Lon: -91.264444), Type: Mast, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m, Call Sign: WQKG648,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 6212.06 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/12/2009, Expiration Date: 05/12/2019, Cancellation Date: 10/12/2017, Certifier: James W Broemmer Jr, Registrant: Adams Telsystems, 405 Emminga Rd. Po Box 99, Golden, IL 62339, Phone: (217) 696-4411, Fax: (217) 696-4811, Email:

  • PAYSON WT, 192 N Main St (Lat: 39.818444 Lon: -91.241444), Type: Tank, Structure height: 29 m, Call Sign: WQUV374,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19460.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/22/2014, Expiration Date: 10/22/2024, Cancellation Date: 10/12/2017, Certifier: Jim Broemmer, Registrant: Adams Telsystems, 405 Emminga Rd. Po Box 99, Golden, IL 62339, Phone: (217) 696-4411, Fax: (217) 696-4811, Email:

  • ST72XC733, 1 Mi. South Of Payson On Cr 1300e (Lat: 39.802778 Lon: -91.266583), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 102.4 m, Overall height: 106.4 m, Call Sign: WQWX972,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11015.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 12/22/2015, Expiration Date: 12/22/2025, Cancellation Date: 05/12/2023, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:

  • PAYSON, 494 E 1300th St (204486) (Lat: 39.829111 Lon: -91.264444), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 97.5 m, Call Sign: WROU387,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/09/2021, Expiration Date: 12/09/2031, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2022, Certifier: Christophe Le Scanve, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • IL-PAYSON-SW-1, 1 Mi. South Of Payson On Cr 1300e (Lat: 39.802778 Lon: -91.266583), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 102.4 m, Overall height: 103.2 m, Call Sign: WRUF499,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/22/2022, Expiration Date: 08/22/2032, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • FALLS CREEK, 227 E 1100th St. (Lat: 39.798472 Lon: -91.303500), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WRYL279,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/23/2023, Expiration Date: 08/23/2033, Certifier: Douglas Chambers, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Payson)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX 8 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 5019C, N5019C, N-5019C, Serial Number: RX8-3365, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 11/14/2002, Certificate Issue Date: 10/20/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Thomas J Klitz, 265 E 1100th St, Payson, IL 62360
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 11CC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5110C, N5110C, N-5110C, Serial Number: 11CC-62, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 02/18/1994, Certificate Issue Date: 01/07/1997
    Registrant (Individual): David L Mahon, 1825 N 400th Ave, Payson, IL 62360
  • 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: 79000, N79000, N-79000, Serial Number: 17257797, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 12/11/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 07/18/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Robert H Krutmeier, 1497 N 400th Ave, Payson, IL 62360

2008 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2008 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 12. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 23 took place in 2018, and the least - 6 in 2008. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Payson, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (53.5%), and Structure Fires (24.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Payson, IL
    • 6953.5%Outside Fires
    • 3224.8%Structure Fires
    • 2418.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 43.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Payson, IL
Most common first names in Payson, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1582.7 years
John1082.3 years
Dorothy981.0 years
Edna877.9 years
George881.9 years
Robert774.0 years
Albert676.8 years
Charles675.3 years
William677.8 years
Elmer679.7 years
Most common last names in Payson, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Meyer885.5 years
Hull779.6 years
Dunn683.8 years
Peter677.5 years
Schmidt673.0 years
Baker589.4 years
House578.5 years
Marshall581.6 years
Reinebach584.3 years
Smith576.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Payson, IL
  • 86.2%Utility gas
  • 12.0%Electricity
  • 1.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Payson, IL
  • 50.0%Utility gas
  • 50.0%Electricity


Payson compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly 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 below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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