Seymour, Illinois

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Population in 2010: 303.
Males: 113  (37.5%)
Females: 190  (62.5%)
Median resident age:

24.7 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $60,168
Seymour:

$60,168
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,279

Seymour CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $199,100
Seymour:

$199,100
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $106,771; detached houses: $107,210
March 2022 cost of living index in Seymour: 84.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.5%

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Seymour, Illinois as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Seymour is 123 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (23.2%), Scotch-Irish (19.6%), Scottish (7.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 706 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Champaign, IL (8.8 miles , pop. 67,518).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Indianapolis, IN (122.8 miles , pop. 781,870).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (126.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Bondville, IL (1.8 miles ),
White Heath, IL (2.2 miles ),
Mahomet, IL (2.5 miles ),
Lake of the Woods, IL (2.7 miles ),
Mansfield, IL (2.9 miles ),
Champaign, IL (3.0 miles ),
Monticello, IL (3.1 miles ),
Savoy, IL (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 40.11 N, Longitude: 88.43 W

Area code: 217

Distribution of median household income in Seymour, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Seymour, IL in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
Illinois:

4.2%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 101. This is worse than average.

City:

101
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.0661. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0661
U.S.:

0.2513
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.732. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.732
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.9. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 4.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.9
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Seymour-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 84% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/20/1976, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.0 miles away from the Seymour place center injured 18 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/19/1996, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.7 miles away from the place center injured 12 people and caused $9 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Seymour-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 117% 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 118.1 miles away from Seymour 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 93.5 miles away from Seymour center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 118.1 miles away from Seymour center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 150.7 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 117.0 miles away from Seymour center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 106.3 miles away from the city 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 Champaign County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Floods: 4, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Seymour:

  • CHAMPAIGN CHILDRENS HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; CHAMPAIGN, IL)
  • CHAMPAIGN SURGICENTER, LLC (Hospital, about 8 miles away; CHAMPAIGN, IL)
  • HELIA HEALTHCARE OF CHAMPAIGN (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; CHAMPAIGN, IL)
  • PROVENA HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; CHAMPAIGN, IL)
  • PROVENA HOSPICE, URBANA (Hospital, about 9 miles away; CHAMPAIGN, IL)
  • CARLE PAVILION INC (Hospital, about 10 miles away; CHAMPAIGN, IL)
  • PAVILION FOUNDATION,THE (Hospital, about 10 miles away; CHAMPAIGN, IL)

Airports and heliports located in Seymour:

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Amtrak stations near Seymour:

  • 10 miles: CHAMPAIGN-URBANA (CHAMPAIGN, 116 N. CHESTNUT ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
  • 15 miles: FARMER CITY (FRAMER CITY, BON AIR REST., 912 E. CLINTON ST.) - Bus Station . Services: public payphones, full-service food facilities.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Seymour:

  • Parkland College (about 8 miles; Champaign, IL; Full-time enrollment: 7,326)
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (about 11 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 47,528)
  • Richland Community College (about 30 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,434)
  • Millikin University (about 35 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,419)
  • Illinois Wesleyan University (about 40 miles; Bloomington, IL; FT enrollment: 2,323)
  • Illinois State University (about 41 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 18,804)
  • Heartland Community College (about 43 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 3,958)

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

2.6 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

74.1%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

10.3%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.9% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Seymour:

Marital status in Seymour, IL
  • Never married: 39.3%
  • Now married: 60.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Seymour:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.3
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Seymour, IL (based on Champaign County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant28,618111
Mainline Protestant16,65254
Catholic15,21517
Other6,44120
Black Protestant1,4517
Orthodox5952
None132,109-
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: 33
Champaign County:

1.71 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Champaign County:

0.16 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
Champaign County:

0.41 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 67
This county:

3.47 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 154
Champaign County:

7.98 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.9%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.6%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Champaign County:

9.5%
Illinois:

14.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Seymour:

  • WILL (580 AM; 5 kW; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • WDWS (1400 AM; 1 kW; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: D.W.S., INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WBCP (1580 AM; 0 kW; URBANA, IL)
  • 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.)
  • WLBH (1170 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MATTOON, IL; Owner: MATTOON BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Seymour:

  • WLRW (94.5 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WILL-FM (90.9 FM; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • WPCD (88.7 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: PARKLAND COLLEGE)
  • WGKC (105.9 FM; MAHOMET, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WEFT (90.1 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: WEFT/PRAIRIE AIR, INC.)
  • WQQB (96.1 FM; RANTOUL, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WHMS-FM (97.5 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: D.W.S., INC.)
  • WCZQ (105.5 FM; MONTICELLO, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WKIO (92.5 FM; URBANA, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WIXY (100.3 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WPGU (107.1 FM; URBANA, IL; Owner: ILLINI MEDIA COMPANY)
  • WBGL (91.7 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE,INC)
  • WEVX (95.3 FM; RANTOUL, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WGNN (102.5 FM; FISHER, IL; Owner: GOOD NEWS RADIO, INC)
  • WWHP (98.3 FM; FARMER CITY, IL; Owner: WMS1, INC.)
  • WEBX (93.5 FM; TUSCOLA, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WGNJ (89.3 FM; ST. JOSEPH, IL; Owner: GOOD NEWS RADIO, INC.)
  • W201CK (88.1 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Seymour:

  • WCIA (Channel 3; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF CHAMPAIGN, L.L.C.)
  • W52BR (Channel 52; CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL; Owner: MARCIA COHEN)
  • WILL-TV (Channel 12; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BD. OF TRUSTEES)
  • W07DD (Channel 7; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WBUI (Channel 23; DECATUR, IL; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WAND (Channel 17; DECATUR, IL; Owner: WAND(TV) PARTNERSHIP)
  • WICD (Channel 15; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: WICD LICENSEE, LLC)
  • W32CM (Channel 32; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WBXC-CA (Channel 46; CHAMPAIGN/URBANA, IL; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • W58DA (Channel 58; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W34CD (Channel 34; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WCCU (Channel 27; URBANA, IL; Owner: URBANA-CHAMPAIGN BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 144ft / 44.3mTotal length
  • 52,550Total average daily traffic
  • 9,782Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Seymour, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 61960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Seymour, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • RICHARD A HAMILTON, 1.5 Mi Se (Lat: 40.098056 Lon: -88.401944), Type: 89.9, Structure height: 17019 m, Overall height: 89.9 m, Registrant: Ameren Services Co., Rhamilton@ameren.Com, , 66149 Saint- Louis, Phone: (314) 554-3545

  • 1.5 Mi Se (Lat: 40.098056 Lon: -88.401944), Type: 89.9, Overall height: 89.9 m, Registrant: Central Illinois Public Service Co, Ken_lindley@ue.Com, , Sprin-gfield, Phone: (217) 525-5581


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 2.5 Mi N I72 On Rt 47 .7 Mi W (Lat: 40.156417 Lon: -88.421722), Call Sign: KUI923, Licensee ID: L00031029,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.490 MHz, Grant Date: 11/01/1999, Expiration Date: 01/10/2005, Cancellation Date: 03/12/2005, Registrant: John D Jay, 225 Cr 1900 N, Seymour, IL 61875, Phone: (217) 687-4220


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: W3HDH, Licensee ID: L00163698, Grant Date: 07/24/2019, Expiration Date: 10/16/2029, Certifier: Douglas R Maddox, Registrant: Douglas R Maddox, 144 Oaktree Rd, Seymour, IL 61875

  • Call Sign: KC9BSF, Licensee ID: L00510909, Grant Date: 12/05/2012, Expiration Date: 05/02/2022, Certifier: Philip M Mullins, Registrant: Philip M Mullins, Seymour, IL 61875

  • Call Sign: KC9YFM, Licensee ID: L01646675, Grant Date: 01/31/2013, Expiration Date: 01/31/2023, Cancellation Date: 07/30/2013, Certifier: Landon T Clipp, Registrant: Landon T Clipp, 141 Woodlake Rd, Seymour, IL 61875

  • Call Sign: K9LTC, Previous Call Sign: KC9YFM, Licensee ID: L01646675, Grant Date: 07/30/2013, Expiration Date: 07/30/2023, Certifier: Landon T Clipp, Registrant: Landon T Clipp, 141 Woodlake Rd, Seymour, IL 61875

  • Call Sign: KD9CCC, Licensee ID: L01888782, Grant Date: 09/19/2014, Expiration Date: 09/19/2024, Certifier: Joel L Jessup, Registrant: Joel L Jessup, 210 W Casper, Seymour, IL 61875

  • Call Sign: KD9SWJ, Licensee ID: L02367862, Grant Date: 06/10/2021, Expiration Date: 06/10/2031, Certifier: Ronald J Rhoades, Registrant: Ronald J Rhoades, 2372 N 1500 East Rd, Seymour, IL 61875


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: BEECH V35B (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9118Q, N9118Q, N-9118Q, Serial Number: D-9225, Year manufactured: 1970, Airworthiness Date: 10/06/1970, Certificate Issue Date: 09/09/1988
    Registrant (Partnership): John W Litchfield, 240 County Road 1300n, Seymour, IL 61875, Other Owners: Gary G Robinson

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 6. The highest number of reported fires - 14 took place in 2005, and the least - 1 in 2002. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Seymour, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (37.9%), and Outside Fires (32.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Seymour, IL
    • 3937.9%Structure Fires
    • 3332.0%Outside Fires
    • 2322.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 87.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Seymour, IL
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Seymour, IL
  • 100.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Seymour, IL
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Seymour 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.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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