Strawn, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 101 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -2.9%
 
Males: 53  (53.3%)
Females: 48  (46.7%)
Median resident age:

32.1 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 61775

Estimated median household income in 2022: $64,793 (it was $35,625 in 2000)
Strawn:

$64,793
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,777 (it was $14,424 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $68,398 (it was $37,500 in 2000)
Strawn:

$68,398
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $157,292; detached houses: $167,007; townhouses or other attached units: $139,511; in 2-unit structures: $173,795; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $104,935; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $189,863; mobile homes: $45,041
March 2022 cost of living index in Strawn: 81.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 31.2%
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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Strawn, Illinois as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Strawn is 101 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (38.3%), Irish (38.3%), German (16.7%), English (3.3%), Italian (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/10/1880

Elevation: 767 feet

Land area: 0.14 square miles.

Population density: 711 people per square mile   (low).

Strawn, Illinois map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Strawn village:

2.0% ($740)
Illinois:

1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bloomington, IL (33.1 miles , pop. 64,808).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (90.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Sibley, IL (2.1 miles ),
Forrest, IL (2.6 miles ),
Fairbury, IL (3.0 miles ),
Chatsworth, IL (3.0 miles ),
Anchor, IL (3.1 miles),
Melvin, IL (3.1 miles ),
Roberts, IL (3.4 miles ),
Colfax, IL (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 40.65 N, Longitude: 88.40 W

Area code: 815

Distribution of median household income in Strawn, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Strawn, IL in 2022

Strawn satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Strawn, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.5%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (9.8%)
  • Truck transportation (9.8%)
  • Health care (9.8%)
  • Social assistance (9.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (21.9%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (18.8%)
  • Truck transportation (18.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (15.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (12.5%)
  • Machinery (6.2%)
  • Public administration (6.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.7%)
  • Social assistance (20.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.9%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (6.9%)
  • Computer & electronic products (6.9%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (6.9%)
Most common occupations in Strawn, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Child care workers (13.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.6%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (4.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (18.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.5%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (9.4%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (9.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Child care workers (27.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (17.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (13.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.9%)

Average climate in Strawn, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Strawn-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 86% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.2 miles away from the Strawn village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/7/1954, a category F3 tornado 15.8 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 13 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Strawn-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 96% 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 154.6 miles away from the city 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 129.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 154.7 miles away from Strawn center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 187.3 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 153.4 miles away from Strawn center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 143.4 miles away from Strawn 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 Livingston County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 6, Floods: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Strawn topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Strawn:

  • GIBSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; GIBSON CITY, IL)
  • ASTA CARE CENTER OF COLFAX (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; COLFAX, IL)
  • PIPER CITY REHAB AND LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; PIPER CITY, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Strawn:

  • Illinois State University (about 33 miles; Normal, IL; Full-time enrollment: 18,804)
  • Illinois Wesleyan University (about 34 miles; Bloomington, IL; FT enrollment: 2,323)
  • Heartland Community College (about 34 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 3,958)
  • Parkland College (about 37 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 7,326)
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (about 39 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 47,528)
  • Kankakee Community College (about 43 miles; Kankakee, IL; FT enrollment: 2,969)
  • Olivet Nazarene University (about 45 miles; Bourbonnais, IL; FT enrollment: 4,731)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Forrest - Strawn - Wing Fire Protection District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Strawn: Strawn United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Strawn Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Strawn: Village Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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

2.5 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

62.5%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

2.5%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Strawn:

Marital status in Strawn, IL
  • Never married: 31.8%
  • Now married: 53.0%
  • Separated: 2.8%
  • Widowed: 3.1%
  • Divorced: 9.1%

For population 25 years and over in Strawn:

  • High school or higher: 96.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.5
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Strawn, IL (based on Livingston County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant9,73335
Evangelical Protestant4,72427
Catholic4,56410
Other2492
None19,680-
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: 7
Livingston County:

1.85 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.26 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 22
Livingston County:

5.81 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 32
Livingston County:

8.46 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.2%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.3%
Illinois:

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

10.8%
State:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
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 3$269
Totals for Government 0$0 3$269

Strawn government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $27,000 ($267.33)
    Water Utilities: $10,000 ($99.01)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $6,000 ($59.41)

Strawn government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $6,000 ($59.41)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $12,000 ($118.81)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $16,000 ($158.42)
    Highways: $2,000 ($19.80)
  • Tax - Property: $10,000 ($99.01)

Strawn government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $86,000 ($851.49)

Strongest AM radio stations in Strawn:

  • 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)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • 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.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Strawn:

  • WYST (107.7 FM; FAIRBURY, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WGCY (106.3 FM; GIBSON CITY, IL; Owner: F & G BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTRX-FM (93.7 FM; PONTIAC, IL; Owner: LIVINGSTON COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WWHP (98.3 FM; FARMER CITY, IL; Owner: WMS1, INC.)
  • WJEZ (98.9 FM; DWIGHT, IL; Owner: LIVINGSTON COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WGKC (105.9 FM; MAHOMET, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WGNN (102.5 FM; FISHER, IL; Owner: GOOD NEWS RADIO, INC)
  • WRPW (92.9 FM; COLFAX, 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)
  • WDQZ (99.5 FM; LEXINGTON, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Strawn:

  • 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)
  • WYZZ-TV (Channel 43; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: WYZZ LICENSEE, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 52ft / 15.8mTotal length
  • 5,975Total average daily traffic
  • 1,962Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,794Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 11 Mi N Of Rt 9 1.5 Mi W Of Rt 47 (Lat: 40.661417 Lon: -88.421444), Call Sign: KNDW259, Licensee ID: L00012184,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.085 MHz, Grant Date: 10/22/2002, Expiration Date: 10/23/2012, Cancellation Date: 12/29/2012, Registrant: Fayette, Township Of, Rr, Strawn, IL 61775

  • Rd 22 3 Mi E (Lat: 40.648361 Lon: -88.340333), Call Sign: KTO274, Licensee ID: L00010909,
    Assigned Frequencies: 49.2400 MHz, Grant Date: 01/31/2013, Expiration Date: 03/21/2023, Cancellation Date: 05/27/2023, Registrant: Explorer Pipeline Co, Tulsa, OK 74101, Phone: (918) 493-5100

  • 2134 N 2500 East Rd (Lat: 40.650278 Lon: -88.439583), Call Sign: WREI892,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.137 MHz, Grant Date: 10/09/2019, Expiration Date: 10/09/2029, Certifier: John Mueller, Registrant: Haney Communications, 31631 E 3100 North Rd, Chenoa, IL 61726, Phone: (815) 945-7412, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Strawn, IL
  • 88.0%Utility gas
  • 12.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Strawn, IL
  • 83.3%Utility gas
  • 16.7%Electricity


Strawn 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 below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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