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Greene County

Population in July 2007: 2,108. Population change since 2000: -3.4%
 

Males: 1,073  (50.9%)
Females: 1,035  (49.1%)

Median resident age:  32.2 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Zip codes: 62082.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $32,204 (it was $28,109 in 2000)
Roodhouse:  $32,204
Illinois:  $54,124

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $62,823 (it was $38,200 in 2000)
Roodhouse:  $62,823
Illinois:  $208,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $68,425; Detached houses: $71,550; In 2-unit structures: $121,281; Mobile homes: $26,883

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Races in Roodhouse:

  • White Non-Hispanic (93.9%)
  • Black (4.5%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)
  • American Indian (0.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Roodhouse: 72.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (15.8%), English (13.2%), German (11.2%), Irish (10.2%), Scotch-Irish (1.7%), French (1.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/01/1880

Elevation: 655 feet

Land area: 1.13 square miles.

Population density: 1862 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Roodhouse

  • High school or higher: 73.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 10.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Roodhouse city

  • Never married: 20.5%
  • Now married: 54.7%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 9.5%
  • Divorced: 13.1%

17 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.8%
Illinois:  12.3%



According to our research there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Roodhouse, Illinois in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Roodhouse to the number of sex offenders is 351 to 1.

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

Roodhouse:  1.2% ($454)
Illinois:  1.8% ($2,285)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, IL (43.7 miles , pop. 111,454).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (59.5 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (215.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: White Hall, IL (1.8 miles ), Manchester, IL (2.2 miles ), Wilmington, IL (2.5 miles) , Alsey, IL (2.5 miles ), Glasgow, IL (2.7 miles) , Hillview, IL (3.0 miles) , Murrayville, IL (3.1 miles ), Winchester, IL (3.3 miles ).

Latitude: 39.48 N, Longitude: 90.37 W

Area code: 217

Roodhouse household income distribution Roodhouse home values distribution


Population change in the 1990s: +74 (+3.5%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (13%)
  • Paper (11%)
  • Food (7%)
  • Printing and related support activities (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (18%)
  • Printing and related support activities (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (14%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Food processing workers (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Carpenters (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Child care workers (5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Cashiers (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)



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Crime in Roodhouse by Year

Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Murders 000000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 010112521
    per 100,000 0.045.20.045.245.889.7226.390.246.1
Robberies 000000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 52220171019171325
    per 100,000 202.8993.7903.3767.8458.3852.4769.6586.41152.6
Burglaries 4743845124
    per 100,000 162.3316.2180.7135.5366.6179.5226.3541.3184.4
Thefts 16231021141018148
    per 100,000 649.11038.8451.7948.5641.6448.6814.8631.5368.8
Auto thefts 122101501
    per 100,000 40.690.390.345.20.044.9226.30.046.1
Arson 010211100
    per 100,000 0.045.20.090.345.844.945.30.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 81.1305.8218.6240.7179.7276.4401.5252.6298.8

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 4 (4 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.90
US city average:  3.00

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Roodhouse-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 117% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/1/1983, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.3 miles away from the Roodhouse city center injured 15 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/14/1957, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 40.3 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Roodhouse:
  • THOMAS H BOYD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; CARROLLTON, IL)
  • PASSAVANT AREA HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • ILLINI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; PITTSFIELD, IL)

Political contributions by individuals in Roodhouse, IL

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Roodhouse:
  • LEWIS AND CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 44 miles; GODFREY, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,451)
  • 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)
  • ST CHARLES COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 51 miles; ST PETERS, MO; FT enrollment: 3,301)
  • SAINT LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-FLORISSANT VALLEY (about 51 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; FT enrollment: 3,749)
  • LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY (about 52 miles; ST CHARLES, MO; FT enrollment: 5,116)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ST LOUIS (about 54 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; FT enrollment: 9,715)
Public elementary/middle schools in Roodhouse:
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Library in Roodhouse:
  • ROODHOUSE P.L. (Operating income: $39,360; Location: 220 W. FRANKLIN ST.; 16,436 books; 98 audio materials; 179 video materials; 52 serial subscriptions)

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Churches in Roodhouse include: Roodhouse Christian Church (A), Emmanuel Baptist Church (B), First Baptist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Roodhouse: American Legion Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.5 people
Illinois:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  67.9%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  6.6%
Whole state:  4.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  16.8%
Whole state:  10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  7.3%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Roodhouse, IL


153 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)


Roodhouse compared to Illinois state average:

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  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage 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 above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage 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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Banks with branches in Roodhouse (2009 data):
  • First Bank: Roodhouse Facility at 215 South Morse Street, branch established on 1873-01-01. Info updated 2007-12-04: Bank assets: $10,747.6 mil, Deposits: $8,844.3 mil, headquarters in Creve Coeur, MO, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 214 total offices, Holding Company: First Banks, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Greene County Illinois:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (94%)
  • Electricity (5%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)
  • Wood (1%)


Religon statistics for Roodhouse

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionAmerican Baptist Churches in the USACatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran Church
Adherents32.6%27.6%21.5%9.4%2.7%
Congregations31.0%23.8%7.1%14.3%2.4%
NameChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Assemblies of GodPresbyterian Church (USA)General Association of Regular Baptist ChurchesOther religions
Adherents2.1%1.6%1.3%0.8%0.3%
Congregations2.4%4.8%4.8%2.4%7.1%
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.


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 2$2,862$17,1721$250
Other Government Administration 1$1,916$22,9927$2,091
Police Protection - Officers 4$9,326$27,9782$718
Streets and Highways 2$2,718$16,3080$0
Sewerage 2$2,792$16,7520$0
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$1,000
Water Supply 2$2,792$16,7520$0
Electric Power 4$10,702$32,1060$0
Gas Supply 3$4,962$19,8480$0
Local Libraries 1$2,000$24,0003$1,269
Other and Unallocable 4$5,630$16,8903$481
Totals for Government 25$45,700$21,93617$5,809



Roodhouse government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $156,000
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $1,136,000
    Gas Utilities: $751,000
    Police Protection: $213,000
    Water Utilities: $211,000
    Financial Administration: $205,000
    Regular Highways: $186,000
    Sewerage: $165,000
    General - Other: $68,000
    Parks & Recreation: $61,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $0
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $415,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $385,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $30,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $68,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $56,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,170,000
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $1,263,000
    Gas Utilities: $708,000
    Water Utilities: $213,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $277,000
    Highways: $61,000
  • Tax - Property: $162,000
    Public Utilities: $136,000
    NEC: $12,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $753,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $25,000

4.59% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,504 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.59%
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 Jersey County, IL  0.93% ($27,898 average AGI)
from Morgan County, IL  0.85% ($24,133)
from Madison County, IL  0.36% ($32,053)


5.79% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,230 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.79%
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 Morgan County, IL  0.99% ($26,075 average AGI)
to Jersey County, IL  0.94% ($24,780)
to Madison County, IL  0.60% ($40,875)


Strongest AM radio stations in Roodhouse:
  • 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)
  • 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.)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WLDS (1180 AM; daytime; 1 kW; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • WJIL (1550 AM; 1 kW; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • KIRL (1460 AM; 5 kW; ST. CHARLES, MO; Owner: BRONCO BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KFUO (850 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Roodhouse:
  • W202AV (88.3 FM; WHITE HALL, IL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WRLJ (88.3 FM; WHITE HALL, IL; Owner: CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY RADIO, INC)
  • WEAI (107.1 FM; LYNNVILLE, IL; Owner: JERDON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WIPA (89.3 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF IL AT SPRINGFIELD)
  • WJVO (105.5 FM; SOUTH JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: MORGAN COUNTY B/CASTING CO., INC.)
  • WYMG (100.5 FM; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WBBA-FM (97.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: BROWN RADIO GROUP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Roodhouse:
  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 1 meters (3ft)
Total average daily traffic: 500
Total average daily truck traffic: 40

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3
  • .8 Mi W, Type: Tower, Structure height: 79.3 m, Overall height: 79.3 m, , Licensee ID: L00008384
    Registrant: Central Illinois Public Service Co, 607 E Adams, Springfield, IL 62739, Phone: (217) 525-5581, Email:
  • On North Township Rd 0.2 Miles South Of Main St., Type: Tower, Structure height: 69.5 m, Overall height: 70.1 m
    Registrant: Gateway Western Railway Co., 4601 Blanchard Rd., Shreveport, LA 71107, Phone: (318) 676-6262
  • Dave Lewis, 613 Pine St. (Roodhouse# 90185), Type: Tower, Structure height: 90.8 m, Overall height: 95.4 m
    Registrant: Tricounty Fs, Inc., 300 East County Road, Jerseyville, IL 62052, Phone: (618) 498-5534, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 4
  • Athensville Rd Rr 3 Box 72, Call Sign: KZK680
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.745 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/28/1995, Expiration Date: 12/18/2000, Cancelation Date: 02/18/2001
    Registrant: Georges Paint & Body Shop, Athensville Rd Rr 3 Box 72, Roodhouse, IL 62082, Phone: (217) 589-4194
  • .8 Mi W, Call Sign: KVO603, Licensee ID: L00838286
    Assigned Frequencies : 48.1400 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/04/2003, Expiration Date: 04/14/2013, Certifier: Gerald Bednar
    Registrant: Ameren Services Company
  • Pump Station, Type: Pole, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPLH798
    Assigned Frequencies : 456.150 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/12/2002, Expiration Date: 05/09/2012, Certifier: Rick Roberts
  • Gwwr Rr Twp Rd 2/10 Mi S Of Palm St, Structure height: 70 m, Call Sign: KCS767, Licensee ID: L00003577
    Assigned Frequencies : 161.460 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/15/2001, Expiration Date: 09/04/2011
    Registrant: Gateway Western Railway Company, 101 W Front St., Slater, MO 65349, Phone: (318) 676-6572, Fax: (318) 676-6252

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2
  • ROODHOUSE, .8 Mi W Of, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: KSI34, Licensee ID: L00838286
    Assigned Frequencies : 6585.00 MHz, 6595.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/05/2000, Expiration Date: 03/07/2010, Certifier: Gerald Bednar
    Registrant: Ameren Services Company
  • STATION, On North Township Road, .2 Mile South Of Main Street, Overall height: 70.1 m, Call Sign: WBH523
    Assigned Frequencies : 6795.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/07/2001, Expiration Date: 03/22/2011, Cancelation Date: 03/05/2004
    Registrant: Phone: (816) 529-2690

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: KA9AZY, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 10/06/1994, Expiration Date: 10/06/2004, Cancelation Date: 10/07/2006
    Registrant: Richard S Lawson, 115 Benton Ave, Roodhouse, IL 62082
  • Call Sign: WA9RTK, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 07/29/1996, Expiration Date: 07/29/2006, Cancelation Date: 07/30/2008
    Registrant: Wilmer R Burrus, 203 E Clay St, Roodhouse, IL 62082
  • Call Sign: WB9ROB, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00937052
    Grant Date: 11/17/2004, Expiration Date: 01/20/2015, Certifier: Eugene R Summers
    Registrant: Eugene R Summers, Rr 3 Box 190, Roodhouse, IL 62082


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 16
  • Hazardous Condition: 1

Incident types - Roodhouse


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