Sciota, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 37 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -36.2%
 
Males: 22  (61.1%)
Females: 15  (38.9%)
Median resident age:

56.6 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 61475

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-652,004,470 (it was $28,750 in 2000)
Sciota $-652,004,470
IL $76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $42,309 (it was $15,280 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $109,858 (it was $14,400 in 2000)
Sciota:

$109,858
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $86,743; detached houses: $87,512
March 2022 cost of living index in Sciota: 84.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.8%

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Ancestries: German (81.8%), Irish (9.1%), Italian (9.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 09/17/1885

Elevation: 753 feet

Land area: 0.32 square miles.

Population density: 117 people per square mile   (very low).

Sciota, Illinois map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $673 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $894 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Peoria, IL (60.9 miles , pop. 112,936).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (136.4 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (182.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Good Hope, IL (2.0 miles ),
Blandinsville, IL (2.5 miles ),
Macomb, IL (2.8 miles ),
Colchester, IL (3.1 miles ),
Raritan, IL (3.2 miles),
Bardolph, IL (3.3 miles ),
Tennessee, IL (3.4 miles),
La Harpe, IL (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 40.56 N, Longitude: 90.75 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 309

Distribution of median household income in Sciota, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Sciota, IL in 2022

Sciota satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
Illinois:

4.2%

Average climate in Sciota, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Sciota-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 63% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/13/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 27.2 miles away from the Sciota village center injured 45 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/21/1957, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.0 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Sciota-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 177% 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 211.3 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 211.3 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 194.3 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 238.7 miles away from Sciota 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 243.7 miles away from Sciota center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 211.6 miles away from Sciota 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 McDonough County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Snows: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Sciota topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Sciota:

  • COUNTRYVIEW CC OF MACOMB (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; MACOMB, IL)
  • FMC - MACOMB (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; MACOMB, IL)
  • MDH HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; MACOMB, IL)
  • MC DONOUGH DISTRICT HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; MACOMB, IL)
  • MDH HOSPICE,THE (Hospital, about 10 miles away; MACOMB, IL)
  • HEARTLAND OF MACOMB (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; MACOMB, IL)
  • ELMS, THE (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; MACOMB, IL)

Amtrak station near Sciota:

  • 9 miles: MACOMB (120 E. CALHOUN ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sciota:

  • Western Illinois University (about 8 miles; Macomb, IL; Full-time enrollment: 10,755)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 29 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Bradley University (about 61 miles; Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,152)
  • Illinois Central College (about 66 miles; East Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 7,158)
  • Black Hawk College (about 66 miles; Moline, IL; FT enrollment: 5,086)
  • Augustana College (about 66 miles; Rock Island, IL; FT enrollment: 2,555)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 67 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)

Public high school in Sciota:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Good Hope - Sciota Fire Protection District Station 2 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

McDonough 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:

2.4 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

46.2%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

15.4%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 3.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Sciota:

Marital status in Sciota, IL
  • Never married: 17.7%
  • Now married: 69.3%
  • Separated: 5.9%
  • Widowed: 1.5%
  • Divorced: 5.7%

For population 25 years and over in Sciota:

  • High school or higher: 85.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 43.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.7
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Sciota, IL (based on McDonough County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,38121
Evangelical Protestant4,21027
Other2,1034
Catholic1,4453
Black Protestant571
None20,416-
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: 6
This county:

1.82 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

0.30 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
This county:

5.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 35
Here:

10.60 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.8%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
McDonough County:

27.4%
State:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

11.7%
Illinois:

14.5%
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
Water Supply 1$6,701$80,4120$0
Financial Administration 0$0 1$178
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$267
Totals for Government 1$6,701$80,4126$444

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $38,000 ($1027.03)
    Financial Administration: $13,000 ($351.35)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($81.08)

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

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $5,000 ($135.14)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $42,000 ($1135.14)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $8,000 ($216.22)
    Highways: $2,000 ($54.05)
  • Tax - Property: $2,000 ($54.05)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $67,000 ($1810.81)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $66,000 ($1783.78)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,000 ($27.03)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $122,000 ($3297.30)

Strongest AM radio stations in Sciota:

  • WLRB (1510 AM; daytime; 1 kW; MACOMB, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WAIK (1590 AM; 5 kW; GALESBURG, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, 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.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sciota:

  • WKAI-FM (100.1 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMQZ (104.1 FM; COLCHESTER, IL; Owner: COLCHESTER RADIO, INC.)
  • WIUM (91.3 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WJEQ (102.7 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: CENTRAL ILLINOIS BROADCASTING INC)
  • W209AL (89.7 FM; MACOMB, ETC., IL; Owner: H.O.P.E. BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W213AH (90.5 FM; MACOMB, ETC., IL; Owner: H.O.P.E. BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNLF (95.9 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: NANCY L. FOSTER)
  • WLMD (104.7 FM; BUSHNELL, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRNQ (96.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: DAVID M. LISTER)
  • WMOI (97.7 FM; MONMOUTH, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KBKB-FM (101.7 FM; FORT MADISON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDMG (103.1 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGRS (107.3 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WIUS (88.3 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Sciota:

  • WMEC (Channel 22; MACOMB, IL; Owner: W. CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUC. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • W49BS (Channel 49; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W53BP (Channel 53; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 3.3mTotal length
  • 1,525Total average daily traffic
  • 145Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,432Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • RICHARD A HAMILTON, 1.5 Mi W On Rt 9 (Lat: 40.549167 Lon: -90.780278), Type: 18.3, Structure height: 17109 m, Overall height: 18.3 m, Registrant: Amereren Services Co., Rhamilton@ameren.Com, , 66149 Saint- Louis, Phone: (314) 554-3545

  • 1.5 Mi W On Rt 9 (Lat: 40.549167 Lon: -90.780278), Type: 18.3, Overall height: 18.3 m, Registrant: Central Illinois Public Service Co, Ken_lindley@ue.Com, , Sprin-gfield, Phone: (217) 525-5581


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Lat: 40.575306 Lon: -90.732361, Call Sign: KNFC716,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.865 MHz, Grant Date: 03/07/2022, Expiration Date: 03/05/2032, Certifier: John Cook, Registrant: Supreme Radio Communications, Inc., 4017 N Prospect Road, Peoria Heights, IL 61616, Phone: (309) 682-0831, Email:

  • Cr 3/4 Mi Nw (Lat: 40.572806 Lon: -90.759861), Call Sign: KNDJ831, Licensee ID: L00569927,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.625 MHz, Grant Date: 09/18/2002, Expiration Date: 10/01/2012, Cancellation Date: 12/01/2012, Registrant: Baker Farms Inc, Sciota, IL 61475

  • 202 Jacob St. (Lat: 40.562222 Lon: -90.752500), Type: Tank, Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: WPWV364,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.000 MHz, Grant Date: 11/15/2012, Expiration Date: 01/24/2023, Cancellation Date: 04/01/2023, Certifier: David A Baker, Registrant: Supreme Radio Communications, Inc, 4017 N Prospect Rd, Peoria Heights, IL 61616, Phone: (309) 256-0660, Email:

  • Lat: 40.628500 Lon: -90.686583, Call Sign: WRFH908,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.362 MHz, 451.762 MHz, 452.712 MHz, 456.762 MHz, 457.712 MHz, Grant Date: 03/05/2020, Expiration Date: 03/05/2030, Certifier: Joseph R Glaze, Registrant: Supreme Radio Communications, Inc., 4017 N Prospect Road, Peoria Heights, IL 61616, Phone: (309) 682-0831, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • SCIOTA, 1.5 Mi W On Rt 9 (Lat: 40.549083 Lon: -90.781000), Type: Tower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WQOW690,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11115.0 MHz, 11115.0 MHz, 11115.0 MHz, 11115.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/26/2022, Expiration Date: 02/17/2032, Certifier: Richard Hamilton, Registrant: Ameren Services Co., 1901 Chouteau Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63166-6149, Phone: (314) 554-3545, Fax: (314) 554-4242, Email:

  • MIDPOINT, 10 Ave (Lat: 40.647694 Lon: -90.729667), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 33 m, Overall height: 34 m, Call Sign: WRAL890,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11095.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/02/2018, Expiration Date: 01/02/2028, Certifier: Robert Schliech, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • SCIOTA, 1 1/2 Mi W Of Sciota-Rtw 9 (Lat: 40.549194 Lon: -90.780389), Overall height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WED572,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2186.40 MHz, Grant Date: 04/23/1999, Expiration Date: 04/30/2002, Cancellation Date: 12/15/2000, Phone: (314) 554-2302


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KB9WFD, Licensee ID: L00232364, Grant Date: 04/25/2000, Expiration Date: 04/25/2010, Cancellation Date: 04/26/2012, Certifier: Teddy J Fross, Registrant: Teddy J Fross, 8270 Il Hwy 9, Sciota, IL 61475


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: BEECH A36 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6023Q, N6023Q, N-6023Q, Serial Number: E-1441, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 01/25/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 05/02/2002
    Registrant (Individual): Max Dunseth, 20330 E 1000th St, Sciota, IL 61475

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Sciota, IL
  • 97.0%Utility gas
  • 3.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Sciota, IL
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Sciota compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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