St. Peter, Illinois

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Fayette County

Population in July 2008: 381. Population change since 2000: -1.3%

Males: 185	(48.7%)
Females: 196	(51.3%)

Median resident age:	39.2 years
Illinois median age:	34.7 years

Zip codes: 62880.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $40,466 (it was $31,406 in 2000)

St. Peter:	$40,466
Illinois:	$54,124

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $19,702

St. Peter:	$19,702
Illinois:	$27,965

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $77,938 (it was $47,700 in 2000)

St. Peter:	$77,938
Illinois:	$208,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $80,131; Detached houses: $86,911; Mobile homes: $14,861

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Races in St. Peter:

White Non-Hispanic (99.0%)
American Indian (0.8%)
Two or more races (0.8%)

2008 cost of living index in St. Peter: 71.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (43.8%), United States (10.9%), Irish (7.5%), English (6.7%), Swedish (3.4%), French (2.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/12/1909

Elevation: 591 feet

Land area: 0.54 square miles.

Population density: 712 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in St. Peter

High school or higher: 74.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
Unemployed: 1.1%
Mean travel time to work: 24.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in St. Peter village

Never married: 26.7%
Now married: 49.7%
Separated: 1.7%
Widowed: 13.9%
Divorced: 8.1%

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 early 2007.

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

St. Peter:	1.6% ($753)
Illinois:	1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Decatur, IL (68.3 miles , pop. 81,860).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (76.8 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (214.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Farina, IL (2.2 miles ), Kinmundy, IL (2.6 miles ), Brownstown, IL (3.2 miles ), Alma, IL (3.3 miles ), Edgewood, IL (3.3 miles ), St. Elmo, IL (3.3 miles ), Iola, IL (3.5 miles) , Mason, IL (3.7 miles ).

Latitude: 38.87 N, Longitude: 88.85 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 618

Population change in the 1990s: +33 (+9.3%).

Most common industries for males (%):

Construction (14%)
Motor vehicle and parts dealers (11%)
Finance and insurance (8%)
Farm product raw material merchant wholesalers (6%)
Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (5%)
Utilities (5%)
Accommodation and food services (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Health care (16%)
Accommodation and food services (12%)
Educational services (9%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
Administrative and support and waste management services (7%)
Printing and related support activities (5%)
Personal and laundry services (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (11%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7%)
Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6%)
Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
Business operations specialists (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11%)
Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (9%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
Registered nurses (7%)
Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (5%)
Waiters and waitresses (5%)

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Average climate in St. Peter, Illinois

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St. Peter-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 133% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1990, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.1 miles away from the St. Peter village center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/2/1990, a category 4 tornado 31.8 miles away from the village center injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

St. Peter-area historical earthquake activity is above Illinois state average. It is 64% 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 59.6 miles away from St. Peter 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 52.2 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 84.2 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 60.6 miles away from St. Peter center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 45.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/21/2008 at 05:38:29, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, 4.0 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 60.1 miles away from St. Peter 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 St. Peter:

FAYETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; VANDALIA, IL)
SALEM TOWNSHIP HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; SALEM, IL)
CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; FLORA, IL)

Political contributions by individuals in St. Peter, IL

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to St. Peter:

LAKE LAND COLLEGE (about 50 miles; MATTOON, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,666)
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 58 miles; CHARLESTON, IL; FT enrollment: 9,582)
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-EDWARDSVILLE (about 60 miles; EDWARDSVILLE, IL; FT enrollment: 10,038)
SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE (about 64 miles; BELLEVILLE, IL; FT enrollment: 7,333)
LEWIS AND CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 68 miles; GODFREY, IL; FT enrollment: 3,451)
MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY (about 68 miles; DECATUR, IL; FT enrollment: 2,274)
LINCOLN LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 74 miles; SPRINGFIELD, IL; FT enrollment: 3,756)

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Church in St. Peter: Saint Peter Lutheran Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Old Saint Peter Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Post office: Saint Peter Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Average household size:

This village:	2.5 people
Illinois:	2.6 people

Percentage of family households:

This village:	71.2%
Whole state:	67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This village:	4.5%
Whole state:	4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:

This village:	12.7%
Whole state:	10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:

This village:	0.0%
Whole state:	5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in St. Peter, IL

St. Peter 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.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage significantly below state average.
Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
House age above state average.
Number of college students below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

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Banks with branches in St. Peter (2009 data):

First State Bank of St. Peter: First State Bank Of St. Peter at Main Street, branch established on 1908-04-25. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $23.5 mil, Deposits: $19.1 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: St. Peter Bancshares, Inc.

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2004 Presidential Election results in Fayette County Illinois:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Utility gas (87%) Electricity (10%) Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)

Religion statistics for St. Peter

Adherents

Name	Southern Baptist Convention	Lutheran Church	United Methodist Church	Christian Churches and Churches of Christ	Catholic Church
Adherents	37.3%	15.1%	14.5%	9.3%	7.4%
Congregations	23.5%	5.9%	20.6%	14.7%	4.4%

Name	Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	Assemblies of God	United Church of Christ	Free Methodist Church of North America	Other religions
Adherents	4.0%	2.6%	2.1%	1.7%	5.8%
Congregations	2.9%	2.9%	1.5%	4.4%	19.1%

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 2002)
Function	Full-time employees	Monthly full-time payroll	Average yearly full-time wage	Part-time employees	Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways	0	$0		1	$767
Water Supply	0	$0		1	$767
Police Protection - Officers	0	$0		1	$1,533
Other Government Administration	0	$0		9	$1,018
Financial Administration	0	$0		1	$75
Totals for Government	0	$0		13	$4,160

St. Peter government finances in 2002:

Charges - Sewerage: $36,000
Current Operations - Water Utilities: $86,000
Central Staff Services: $62,000

Police Protection: $30,000

Parks & Recreation: $28,000

General - Other: $26,000

Sewerage: $20,000

Regular Highways: $19,000

Financial Administration: $8,000
Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $40,000
Interest Earnings: $15,000
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $426,000
Revenue - Water Utilities: $75,000
State Intergovernmental - General Support: $56,000
All Other: $25,000

Highways: $11,000
Tax - Property: $23,000
NEC: $5,000
Total Salaries & Wages: $56,000

4.92% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,916 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	4.92%
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 Effingham County, IL	0.78% ($23,613 average AGI)
from Bond County, IL	0.45% ($33,083)
from Marion County, IL	0.33% ($41,154)

5.13% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($23,959 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.13%
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 Effingham County, IL	0.71% ($28,982 average AGI)
to Marion County, IL	0.49% ($18,821)
to Madison County, IL	0.39% ($26,742)

Strongest AM radio stations in St. Peter:

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.)
WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
WMIX (940 AM; 5 kW; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING CO OF ILLINOIS)
WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
WCRA (1090 AM; daytime; 1 kW; EFFINGHAM, IL)
KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WLBH (1170 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MATTOON, IL; Owner: MATTOON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in St. Peter:

WTRH (93.3 FM; RAMSEY, IL; Owner: COUNTRYSIDE BROADCASTING, INC.)
WJLY (88.3 FM; RAMSEY, IL; Owner: COUNTRYSIDE BROADCASTING)
WCRC (95.7 FM; EFFINGHAM, IL; Owner: TWO PETAZ, INC.)
WRXX (95.3 FM; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
WJBD-FM (100.1 FM; SALEM, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
WXEF (97.9 FM; EFFINGHAM, IL; Owner: PREMIER BROADCASTING, INC.)
WVNL (91.7 FM; VANDALIA, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
WKJT (102.3 FM; TEUTOPOLIS, IL; Owner: JOHN W. KIRBY)
WNOI (103.9 FM; FLORA, IL; Owner: H & R COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
WKRV (107.1 FM; VANDALIA, IL; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around St. Peter:

WUSI-TV (Channel 16; OLNEY, IL; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
WPXS (Channel 13; MT. VERNON, IL; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
W29CI (Channel 29; SALEM, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)

St. Peter fatal accident list:
Jun 7, 2005 06:12 AM, Sr-185, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1

Call Sign: KB9SOR, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01362372
Grant Date: 01/26/2008, Expiration Date: 04/16/2018
Registrant: Pete A Taylor, Rr 1 Box 180, St. Peter, IL 62880

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 7
Hazardous Condition: 2

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