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Ford County

Population in July 2008: 323. Population change since 2000: -1.8%
 

Males: 160  (49.5%)
Females: 163  (50.5%)

Median resident age:  42.0 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Zip codes: 61773.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $40,802 (it was $31,667 in 2000)
Sibley:  $40,802
Illinois:  $54,124

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $27,645
Sibley:  $27,645
Illinois:  $27,965

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $61,599 (it was $37,700 in 2000)
Sibley:  $61,599
Illinois:  $208,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $67,067; Detached houses: $68,234; Mobile homes: $26,500

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Races in Sibley:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.9%)
  • Hispanic (1.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.5%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Sibley: 72.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (37.4%), English (10.6%), United States (7.9%), French (5.5%), Swedish (4.6%), Welsh (3.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/08/1881

Elevation: 813 feet

Land area: 0.54 square miles.

Population density: 600 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Sibley

  • High school or higher: 76.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Sibley village

  • Never married: 19.1%
  • Now married: 64.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.5%
  • Divorced: 5.6%

2 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.6%
Illinois:  12.3%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Sibley, Illinois in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Sibley to the number of sex offenders is 162 to 1.

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

Sibley:  1.8% ($670)
Illinois:  1.8% ($2,285)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bloomington, IL (32.5 miles , pop. 64,808).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (94.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Strawn, IL (2.1 miles) , Melvin, IL (2.7 miles ), Anchor, IL (2.9 miles) , Gibson, IL (2.9 miles ), Elliott, IL (3.2 miles ), Roberts, IL (3.3 miles ), Forrest, IL (3.4 miles ), Colfax, IL (3.5 miles ).

Latitude: 40.59 N, Longitude: 88.38 W

Area code: 217

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Population change in the 1990s: -26 (-7.3%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Machinery (9%)
  • Transportation equipment (7%)
  • Truck transportation (7%)
  • Grocery and related product merchant wholesalers (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (30%)
  • Educational services (17%)
  • Food and beverage stores (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (9%)
  • Transportation equipment (6%)
  • Food (4%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (14%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (14%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Accountants and auditors (6%)



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Sibley-area historical tornado activity is above Illinois state average. It is 162% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 5.3 miles away from the Sibley village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 3/6/1956, a category 3 tornado 20.3 miles away from the village center injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Sibley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Illinois state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.0 MB, 4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 66.1 miles away from Sibley center
On 9/2/1999 at 16:17:29, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 95.6 miles away from the city center
On 12/17/1990 at 05:24:59, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 79.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/24/1990 at 09:41:24, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 71.8 miles away from Sibley center
On 12/16/1996 at 01:58:31, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 91.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Sibley:
  • GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; GIBSON CITY, IL)
  • BROMENN HEALTHCARE (about 23 miles; NORMAL, IL)
  • SAINT JAMES HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; PONTIAC, IL)

Political contributions by individuals in Sibley, IL

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sibley:
  • HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 23 miles; Normal, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,390)
  • ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (about 26 miles; BLOOMINGTON, IL; FT enrollment: 2,019)
  • PARKLAND COLLEGE (about 33 miles; CHAMPAIGN, IL; FT enrollment: 5,186)
  • ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 33 miles; NORMAL, IL; FT enrollment: 18,785)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN (about 35 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 36,284)
  • OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (about 50 miles; BOURBONNAIS, IL; FT enrollment: 2,207)
  • ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 61 miles; OGLESBY, IL; FT enrollment: 2,272)

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Average household size:
This village:  2.4 people
Illinois:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  72.3%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  2.2%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  7.4%
Whole state:  10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  6.8%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Sibley, IL



Sibley compared to Illinois state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age significantly 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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Sibley travel time to work


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2004 Presidential Election results in Ford County Illinois:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (88%)
  • Electricity (7%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)


Religion statistics for Sibley

Adherents


NameUnited Methodist ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchNew Testament Association Independent Baptist Churches/Other Fundamental BaptistsSouthern Baptist Convention
Adherents28.5%20.2%17.6%6.2%5.7%
Congregations21.1%15.8%15.8%5.3%5.3%
NameChristian Churches and Churches of ChristChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Presbyterian Church (USA) The Evangelical Covenant ChurchOther religions
Adherents4.6%4.3%3.9%2.7%6.3%
Congregations2.6%2.6%7.9%2.6%21.1%
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 0$0 1$175
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$1,439
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$1,120
Water Supply 0$0 1$200
Totals for Government 0$0 12$2,934



Sibley government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $44,000
    Financial Administration: $10,000
    Water Utilities: $10,000
    General Public Buildings: $9,000
    Police Protection: $8,000
    Central Staff Services: $6,000
    Parks & Recreation: $4,000
    Regular Highways: $4,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $2,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $2,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $114,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $39,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $39,000
    Highways: $9,000
  • Tax - Property: $14,000
    NEC: $2,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $23,000

7.01% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,281 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.01%
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 Champaign County, IL  1.90% ($30,343 average AGI)
from Iroquois County, IL  0.98% ($31,963)
from McLean County, IL  0.54% ($25,067)


7.65% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,923 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.65%
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 Champaign County, IL  2.32% ($34,481 average AGI)
to Iroquois County, IL  1.02% ($36,053)
to McLean County, IL  0.48% ($26,556)


Strongest AM radio stations in Sibley:
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WILL (580 AM; 5 kW; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sibley:
  • WGCY (106.3 FM; GIBSON CITY, IL; Owner: F & G BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WYST (107.7 FM; FAIRBURY, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WTRX-FM (93.7 FM; PONTIAC, IL; Owner: LIVINGSTON COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WWHP (98.3 FM; FARMER CITY, IL; Owner: WMS1, INC.)
  • WGNN (102.5 FM; FISHER, IL; Owner: GOOD NEWS RADIO, INC)
  • WGKC (105.9 FM; MAHOMET, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WPXN (104.9 FM; PAXTON, IL; Owner: PAXTON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WQQB (96.1 FM; RANTOUL, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WILL-FM (90.9 FM; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • WRPW (92.9 FM; COLFAX, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WJEZ (98.9 FM; DWIGHT, IL; Owner: LIVINGSTON COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WDQZ (99.5 FM; LEXINGTON, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Sibley:
  • W34CD (Channel 34; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WCIA (Channel 3; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF CHAMPAIGN, L.L.C.)
  • W52BR (Channel 52; CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL; Owner: MARCIA COHEN)
  • WICD (Channel 15; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: WICD LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WBUI (Channel 23; DECATUR, IL; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WILL-TV (Channel 12; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BD. OF TRUSTEES)
  • WAND (Channel 17; DECATUR, IL; Owner: WAND(TV) PARTNERSHIP)
  • WYZZ-TV (Channel 43; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: WYZZ LICENSEE, INC.)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3
  • .5 Mi E, Type: Tower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, , Licensee ID: L00008384
    Registrant: Central Illinois Public Service Co, 607 E Adams, Springfield, IL 62739, Phone: (217) 525-5581, Email:
  • 2.2 Mi E Of Hwy 47 At A Point 1.7 Mi S Int Hwy 47 & 165 S, Type: Tower, Structure height: 85 m, Overall height: 86 m
    Registrant: F & G Broadcasting Inc Dba , 607 S Sangamon Ave, Gibson City, IL 60936, Phone: (217) 784-8661
  • Robert J Knievel, 2.5 Mi Se, Type: Tower, Structure height: 82 m, Overall height: 83 m
    Registrant: Kinder Morgan, Inc., 370 Van Gordon St., Lakewood, CO 80228, Phone: (303) 763-2922, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 3
  • 1/4 Mi E, Structure height: 59 m, Call Sign: KZQ940, Licensee ID: L00838286
    Assigned Frequencies : 48.1400 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/12/2001, Expiration Date: 07/31/2011, Certifier: Gerald Bednar
    Registrant: Ameren Services Company
  • Sibley Substa Sta 56 2mi N Of, Call Sign: WGZ981, Licensee ID: L00026067
    Assigned Frequencies : 154.471 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/18/2001, Expiration Date: 10/18/2011
    Registrant: Prairie Power Inc., 2103 South Main, Jacksonville, IL 62650, Phone: (217) 245-6161, Fax: (217) 245-1705, Email:
  • 2.5 Mi Se, Type: Tower, Structure height: 82 m, Overall height: 83 m, Call Sign: WQKB986
    Assigned Frequencies : 867.400 MHz, 868.975 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/24/2009, Expiration Date: 09/20/2009, Certifier: Lambert P Fleck Iii
    Registrant: Illinois State Police, 531 Sangamon Avenue, Springfield, IL 62702, Phone: (217) 782-7347, Fax: (217) 524-4396, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 5
  • STATION, 0.5 Mi E Of, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WNTK963, Licensee ID: L00838286
    Assigned Frequencies : 957.150 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/10/2001, Expiration Date: 09/30/2011, Certifier: Gerald Bednar
    Registrant: Ameren Services Company
  • 311B Sibley, IL, 2.5 Mi Se, Type: Tower, Structure height: 82 m, Overall height: 82.9 m, Call Sign: WPOL735, Licensee ID: L00135274
    Assigned Frequencies : 6226.89 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6345.49 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/05/2000, Expiration Date: 01/05/2010, Certifier: Mary Mcdermott
    Registrant: Pathnet, Inc. - Debtor In Possession, 1661 Gateway Blvd., Richardson, TX 75080, Phone: (972) 690-9933, Fax: (972) 231-0728
  • SIBLEY, 2.5 Mi Se, Type: Tower, Structure height: 82 m, Overall height: 83 m, Call Sign: WPVV607, Licensee ID: L00896575
    Assigned Frequencies : 6197.24 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, 6345.49 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/13/2002, Expiration Date: 09/13/2012, Certifier: Kenneth D Anderson
    Registrant: Great Western Communications, LLC
  • SIBLEY, .5 Mi E, Type: Tower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQHF845
    Assigned Frequencies : 952.093 MHz, 928.093 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/19/2007, Expiration Date: 07/19/2017, Certifier: Gerald Bednar
    Registrant: Ameren Services Corp, 1901 Chouteau Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63166-6149, Phone: (314) 554-3545, Fax: (314) 554-4242, Email:
  • STATION, 2.5 Mi Se Of, Overall height: 83.2 m, Call Sign: KSC26
    Assigned Frequencies : 6805.00 MHz, 6745.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/02/1996, Expiration Date: 12/19/2001, Cancelation Date: 08/05/1999
    Registrant: Phone: (630) 691-3854


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 10

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