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White County

Population in July 2008: 128. Population change since 2000: -4.5%
 

Males: 60  (47.0%)
Females: 68  (53.0%)

Median resident age:  41.3 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Zip code: 62887


Estimated median household income in 2008: $35,245 (it was $26,000 in 2000)
Springerton:  $35,245
Illinois:  $56,235

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $16,843

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $47,186 (it was $26,700 in 2000)
Springerton:  $47,186
Illinois:  $214,900

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $56,178; Detached houses: $50,607; Mobile homes: $44,583

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Races in Springerton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.8%)
  • Two or more races (1.5%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Springerton: 66.6 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (19.4%), United States (10.4%), Irish (9.7%), French (7.5%), English (3.0%), Welsh (3.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 08/30/1894

Elevation: 440 feet

Land area: 0.13 square miles.

Population density: 1021 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Springerton

  • High school or higher: 62.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 31.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Springerton village

  • Never married: 12.5%
  • Now married: 71.2%
  • Separated: 2.9%
  • Widowed: 9.6%
  • Divorced: 3.8%

0 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.0%
Illinois:  12.3%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this village in May 2009.

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

Springerton:  1.6% ($427)
Illinois:  1.8% ($2,285)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Evansville, IN (46.0 miles , pop. 121,582).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (106.9 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (255.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Mill Shoals, IL (2.2 miles ), Enfield, IL (2.4 miles ), Burnt Prairie, IL (2.7 miles) , Belle Prairie City, IL (3.4 miles) , McLeansboro, IL (3.4 miles ), Carmi, IL (3.5 miles ), Norris City, IL (3.7 miles ), Fairfield, IL (3.7 miles ).

Latitude: 38.18 N, Longitude: 88.35 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 618

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Population change in the 1990s: -30 (-18.3%).


Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (23%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (13%)
  • Mining (10%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (10%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Construction (6%)
  • Transportation equipment (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (30%)
  • Public administration (26%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (7%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Social assistance (7%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (13%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (10%)
  • Extraction workers (10%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Top executives (6%)
  • Operations specialties managers except financial managers (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (19%)
  • Registered nurses (15%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (11%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (11%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11%)
  • Child care workers (7%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7%)



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Springerton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 116% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1990, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.0 miles away from the Springerton village center killed one person and injured 12 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 12/18/1957, a category 4 tornado 25.9 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 45 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Springerton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 34% 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 31.7 miles away from Springerton 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 51.2 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 34.0 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, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 34.4 miles away from Springerton 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 95.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 31.9 miles away from Springerton 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 Springerton:
  • HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; MCLEANSBORO, IL)
  • CORNERSTONE HEALTHCARE OF IL INC (about 13 miles; CARMI, IL)
  • FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; FAIRFIELD, IL)

Political contributions by individuals in Springerton, IL

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Springerton:
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA (about 42 miles; EVANSVILLE, IN; Full-time enrollment: 7,510)
  • JOHN A LOGAN COLLEGE (about 45 miles; CARTERVILLE, IL; FT enrollment: 4,255)
  • UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE (about 47 miles; EVANSVILLE, IN; FT enrollment: 2,440)
  • TRINITY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY-TRINITY COLLEGE (about 56 miles; NEWBURGH, IN; FT enrollment: 2,986)
  • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-CARBONDALE (about 57 miles; CARBONDALE, IL; FT enrollment: 19,742)
  • VINCENNES UNIVERSITY (about 58 miles; VINCENNES, IN; FT enrollment: 6,201)
  • SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 89 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; FT enrollment: 7,227)

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

Percentage of family households:
This village:  64.3%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This village:  10.6%
Whole state:  10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This village:  9.2%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Springerton, IL



Springerton compared to Illinois 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.
  • 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 above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (82%)
  • Utility gas (7%)
  • Electricity (7%)
  • Wood (5%)


Religion statistics for Springerton

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 59.42%
Here59.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionChristian Churches and Churches of ChristUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic Church Charismatic Churches Independent
Adherents29.7%21.9%17.9%9.2%4.9%
Congregations20.0%13.3%23.3%3.3%1.7%
NameChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Presbyterian Church (USA)Assemblies of GodCumberland Presbyterian ChurchOther
Adherents3.5%3.0%2.4%2.3%5.2%
Congregations5.0%5.0%3.3%6.7%18.3%
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 9$605
Water Supply 0$0 2$600
Totals for Government 0$0 11$1,205



Springerton government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $1,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $28,000
    Regular Highways: $16,000
    Financial Administration: $14,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $0
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $35,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $30,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $5,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $3,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $78,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $37,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $12,000
    Highways: $4,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $12,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $2,000

4.71% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,167 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.71%
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 Gallatin County, IL  0.40% ($31,217 average AGI)
from Posey County, IN  0.31% ($42,222)
from Vanderburgh County, IN  0.30% ($29,000)


5.73% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($26,434 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.73%
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 Vanderburgh County, IN  0.52% ($22,133 average AGI)
to Wayne County, IL  0.47% ($21,593)
to Hamilton County, IL  0.35% ($21,700)


Strongest AM radio stations in Springerton:
  • WMCL (1060 AM; 3 kW; MCLEANSBORO, IL; Owner: DANA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WROY (1460 AM; 1 kW; CARMI, IL; Owner: CARMI BROADCASTING, CO.)
  • 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.)
  • WMIX (940 AM; 5 kW; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING CO OF ILLINOIS)
  • WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WFIW (1390 AM; 1 kW; FAIRFIELD, IL; Owner: WAYNE COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WGGH (1150 AM; 5 kW; MARION, IL)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVHI (1330 AM; 5 kW; EVANSVILLE, IN)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)

Strongest FM radio stations in Springerton:
  • WRUL (97.3 FM; CARMI, IL; Owner: CARMI BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WFIW-FM (104.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, IL; Owner: WAYNE COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WOKZ (105.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, IL; Owner: WAYNE COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WBJW (91.7 FM; ALBION, IL; Owner: MUSIC MINISTRIES INC)
  • WQRL (106.3 FM; BENTON, IL; Owner: DANA COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WISH-FM (98.9 FM; GALATIA, IL; Owner: GALATIA FM JOINT VENTURE)
  • WEBQ-FM (102.3 FM; ELDORADO, IL; Owner: VISHER-CHOATE II)



2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 8


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