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Johnson County

Population in July 2008: 56. Population change since 2000: +3.7%
 

Males: 29  (51.9%)
Females: 27  (48.1%)

Median resident age:  34.5 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Zip code: 62985


Estimated median household income in 2007: $29,796 (it was $23,125 in 2000)
Simpson:  $29,796
Illinois:  $54,124

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $17,281
Simpson:  $17,281
Illinois:  $27,965

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $73,526 (it was $45,000 in 2000)
Simpson:  $73,526
Illinois:  $208,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $114,303; Detached houses: $128,318; Mobile homes: $25,000

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Races in Simpson:

  • White Non-Hispanic (88.9%)
  • Hispanic (9.3%)
  • Black (7.4%)
  • Other race (1.9%)
  • American Indian (1.9%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Simpson: 74.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (40.7%), German (18.5%), Irish (16.7%), Scottish (11.1%), Italian (9.3%), United States (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/20/1901

Elevation: 405 feet

Land area: 0.52 square miles.

Population density: 107 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Simpson

  • High school or higher: 85.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
  • Unemployed: 16.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 43.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Simpson village

  • Never married: 28.3%
  • Now married: 60.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.9%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

0 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.0%
Illinois:  12.3%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Simpson, Illinois in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Simpson to the number of sex offenders is 56 to 1.

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

Simpson:  0.6% ($292)
Illinois:  1.8% ($2,285)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Evansville, IN (74.8 miles , pop. 121,582).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (114.0 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (307.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: New Burnside, IL (2.8 miles ), Vienna, IL (2.9 miles ), Eddyville, IL (3.1 miles) , Stonefort, IL (3.3 miles ), Creal Springs, IL (3.4 miles ), Buncombe, IL (3.5 miles) , Goreville, IL (3.6 miles ), Belknap, IL (3.8 miles) .

Latitude: 37.47 N, Longitude: 88.76 W

Area code: 618

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Population change in the 1990s: -28 (-34.1%).



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Simpson-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 123% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/6/2003, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.4 miles away from the Simpson village center killed 2 people and injured 33 people and caused $16 million in damages.

On 5/29/1982, a category 4 tornado 17.9 miles away from the village center killed 10 people and injured 181 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.


Simpson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 27% smaller 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, Depth: 8.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 83.0 miles away from Simpson 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 47.6 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, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 64.4 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 85.9 miles away from Simpson center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 85.6 miles away from the city center
On 9/29/1987 at 00:04:56, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 45.9 miles away from Simpson center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Simpson:
  • MASSAC MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; METROPOLIS, IL)
  • MARION MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; MARION, IL)
  • HARRISBURG MEDICAL CENTER (about 22 miles; HARRISBURG, IL)

Political contributions by individuals in Simpson, IL

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Simpson:
  • JOHN A LOGAN COLLEGE (about 21 miles; CARTERVILLE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,255)
  • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-CARBONDALE (about 30 miles; CARBONDALE, IL; FT enrollment: 19,742)
  • SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 46 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; FT enrollment: 7,227)
  • MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 64 miles; MURRAY, KY; FT enrollment: 7,676)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA (about 71 miles; EVANSVILLE, IN; FT enrollment: 7,510)
  • UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE (about 75 miles; EVANSVILLE, IN; FT enrollment: 2,440)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-MARTIN (about 83 miles; MARTIN, TN; FT enrollment: 5,131)

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

Percentage of family households:
This village:  81.0%
Whole state:  67.6%

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

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  7.0%
Whole state:  10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  7.0%
Whole state:  5.1%


Simpson compared to Illinois state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Johnson County Illinois:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (67%)
  • Utility gas (13%)
  • Wood (13%)
  • Electricity (8%)


Religion statistics for Simpson

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchCumberland Presbyterian ChurchChurches of Christ
Adherents64.0%15.5%4.4%3.4%3.0%
Congregations42.4%24.2%3.0%3.0%9.1%
NameChristian Churches and Churches of ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USACommunity Church of ChristAssemblies of GodOther religions
Adherents2.2%2.1%2.0%1.9%1.5%
Congregations3.0%3.0%3.0%6.1%3.0%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$9
Totals for Government 0$0 1$9



Simpson government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $6,000
    Regular Highways: $1,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $50,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $8,000
    Highways: $1,000
  • Tax - Property: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $3,000

7.52% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,513 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.52%
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 Williamson County, IL  1.26% ($30,529 average AGI)
from Massac County, IL  0.64% ($30,423)
from Union County, IL  0.54% ($18,091)


6.68% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,687 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.68%
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 Williamson County, IL  2.10% ($30,643 average AGI)
to Massac County, IL  0.50% ($29,100)
to Union County, IL  0.42% ($34,471)


Strongest AM radio stations in Simpson:
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGGH (1150 AM; 5 kW; MARION, IL)
  • WPAD (1560 AM; 10 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, 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.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • KZIM (960 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
  • WMOK (920 AM; 1 kW; METROPOLIS, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)
  • WAMB (1160 AM; 50 kW; DONELSON, TN; Owner: GREAT SOUTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WEBQ (1240 AM; 1 kW; HARRISBURG, IL; Owner: VISHER-CHOATE II)

Strongest FM radio stations in Simpson:
  • WOOZ-FM (99.9 FM; HARRISBURG, IL; Owner: ZIMMER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WRIK-FM (98.3 FM; METROPOLIS, IL; Owner: SUN MEDIA, INC.)
  • WCIL-FM (101.5 FM; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: LYLE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKYQ (93.3 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WDDJ (96.9 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WDDD-FM (107.3 FM; MARION, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGCF (89.3 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: CHRISTIAN BUSINESSMEN'S ASSOC, INC.)
  • WLIE-FM (94.3 FM; GOLCONDA, IL; Owner: FOREVER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WBVN (104.5 FM; CARRIER MILLS, IL; Owner: KENNETH W. AND JANE A. ANDERSON)
  • WVZA (92.7 FM; HERRIN, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQUL (97.7 FM; WEST FRANKFORT, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KGMO (100.7 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WZZL (106.7 FM; REIDLAND, KY; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WREZ (105.5 FM; METROPOLIS, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WBEL (88.5 FM; CAIRO, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Simpson:
  • WSIL-TV (Channel 3; HARRISBURG, IL; Owner: WSIL-TV, INC.)
  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • WTCT (Channel 27; MARION, IL; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KBSI (Channel 23; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: KBSI LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WKPD (Channel 29; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • W54AE (Channel 54; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • W15BU (Channel 17; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)


Simpson fatal accident list:
Sep 22, 2001 09:50 AM, Sr-147, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 3 meters (10ft)
Total average daily traffic: 650
Total average daily truck traffic: 39
Total future (year 2022) average daily traffic: 960

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Simpson)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 1

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