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Alexander County

Population in July 2008: 406. Population change since 2000: -15.1%
 

Males: 197  (48.5%)
Females: 209  (51.5%)

Median resident age:  30.2 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Zip codes: 62990.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $26,091 (it was $20,250 in 2000)
Thebes:  $26,091
Illinois:  $54,124

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $14,605
Thebes:  $14,605
Illinois:  $27,965

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $38,887 (it was $23,800 in 2000)
Thebes:  $38,887
Illinois:  $208,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $47,822; Detached houses: $48,135; In 2-unit structures: $125,339; Mobile homes: $24,286

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Races in Thebes:

  • White Non-Hispanic (87.0%)
  • Black (10.7%)
  • Two or more races (1.5%)
  • American Indian (1.0%)

2008 cost of living index in Thebes: 69.7 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (12.1%), Irish (9.2%), United States (7.1%), Scottish (5.9%), Dutch (2.5%), Polish (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/27/1900

Elevation: 413 feet

Land area: 1.80 square miles.

Population density: 226 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Thebes

  • High school or higher: 59.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 9.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Thebes village

  • Never married: 26.1%
  • Now married: 49.4%
  • Separated: 3.4%
  • Widowed: 10.7%
  • Divorced: 10.4%

0 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.0%
Illinois:  12.3%


According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Thebes, Illinois in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Thebes to the number of sex offenders is 102 to 1.

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

Thebes:  0.9% ($218)
Illinois:  1.8% ($2,285)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Louis, MO (106.4 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (333.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Scott City, MO (1.9 miles ), Commerce, MO (2.1 miles) , Kelso, MO (2.3 miles ), East Cape Girardeau, IL (2.4 miles ), Cape Girardeau, MO (2.8 miles ), Lambert, MO (3.2 miles) , Benton, MO (3.2 miles ), Tamms, IL (3.3 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $30,000
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 37.22 N, Longitude: 89.46 W

Area code: 618

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Population change in the 1990s: +19 (+4.1%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (21%)
  • Motor vehicle, parts and supplies merchant wholesalers (10%)
  • Other transportation, and support activities, and couriers (10%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (8%)
  • Repair and maintenance (8%)
  • Publishing, and motion picture and sound recording industries (6%)
  • Educational services (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (24%)
  • Accommodation and food services (19%)
  • Personal and laundry services (11%)
  • Food and beverage stores (8%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (8%)
  • Drugs and druggists' sundries, and chemical and allied products merchant wholesalers (5%)
  • Social assistance (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Rail and water transportation workers (14%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8%)
  • Operations specialties managers except financial managers (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (15%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11%)
  • Cashiers (11%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (8%)
  • Personal appearance workers (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)



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Thebes-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 144% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/22/1981, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.2 miles away from the Thebes village center killed one person and injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/6/2003, a category 4 tornado 23.8 miles away from the village center killed 2 people and injured 33 people and caused $16 million in damages.


Thebes-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 18% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 5.6 miles away from Thebes 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 49.6 miles away from the city center
On 9/29/1987 at 00:04:56, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 28.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 85.7 miles away from Thebes center
On 2/5/1994 at 14:55:37, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 LG, 4.2 MD, Depth: 9.9 mi) earthquake occurred 18.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/29/1996 at 05:41:33, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 LG, 4.1 LG, Depth: 12.6 mi) earthquake occurred 93.6 miles away from Thebes center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Thebes:
  • ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER (about 7 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO)
  • SOUTHEAST MISSOURI HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO)
  • CHOATE MENTAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENT CTR (about 22 miles; ANNA, IL)

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Thebes:
  • SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 10 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Full-time enrollment: 7,227)
  • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-CARBONDALE (about 37 miles; CARBONDALE, IL; FT enrollment: 19,742)
  • JOHN A LOGAN COLLEGE (about 46 miles; CARTERVILLE, IL; FT enrollment: 4,255)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE-MARTIN (about 77 miles; MARTIN, TN; FT enrollment: 5,131)
  • MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 77 miles; MURRAY, KY; FT enrollment: 7,676)
  • JEFFERSON COLLEGE (about 95 miles; HILLSBORO, MO; FT enrollment: 2,568)
  • SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE (about 95 miles; BELLEVILLE, IL; FT enrollment: 7,333)

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Average household size:
This village:  2.8 people
Illinois:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  76.0%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  2.9%
Whole state:  4.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  31.7%
Whole state:  10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  4.6%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Thebes, IL



Thebes compared to Illinois state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value 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.
  • 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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2004 Presidential Election results in Alexander County Illinois:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (61%)
  • Electricity (29%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (8%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (2%)


Religion statistics for Thebes

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionAmerican Baptist Churches in the USACatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchAssemblies of God
Adherents57.7%9.6%9.1%6.7%4.1%
Congregations36.0%4.0%4.0%16.0%8.0%
NameChristian Churches and Churches of ChristNational Association of Free Will BaptistsEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Other religions
Adherents3.0%3.0%1.4%1.3%4.0%
Congregations4.0%4.0%4.0%4.0%16.0%
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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$630
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$820
Water Supply 0$0 1$1,670
Totals for Government 0$0 10$3,120



Thebes government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $113,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $165,000
    Central Staff Services: $129,000
    Parks & Recreation: $17,000
    Regular Highways: $2,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $4,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $26,000
    Interest Earnings: $8,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $43,000
    Fire Protection: $14,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $274,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $63,000
    Highways: $13,000
    All Other: $10,000
  • Tax - Property: $3,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $78,000

5.34% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($21,044 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.34%
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 Cape Girardeau County, MO  0.93% ($27,458 average AGI)
from Pulaski County, IL  0.78% ($14,350)
from Union County, IL  0.47% ($28,167)


8.34% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,747 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.34%
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 Cape Girardeau County, MO  1.89% ($27,380 average AGI)
to Pulaski County, IL  0.83% ($23,545)
to Union County, IL  0.53% ($33,571)


Strongest AM radio stations in Thebes:
  • KZIM (960 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KAPE (1550 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KGIR (1220 AM; 0 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KRHW (1520 AM; 5 kW; SIKESTON, MO)
  • 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.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WPAD (1560 AM; 10 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGGH (1150 AM; 5 kW; MARION, IL)

Strongest FM radio stations in Thebes:
  • KREZ (104.7 FM; CHAFFEE, MO; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)
  • KGMO (100.7 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WKIB (96.5 FM; ANNA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS)
  • KEZS-FM (102.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KRCU (90.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KWKZ (106.1 FM; CHARLESTON, MO; Owner: ANDERSON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KGKS (93.9 FM; SCOTT CITY, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KCGQ-FM (99.3 FM; GORDONVILLE, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KBXB (97.9 FM; SIKESTON, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WCIL-FM (101.5 FM; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: LYLE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBEL (88.5 FM; CAIRO, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KBHI (107.1 FM; MINER, MO; Owner: DANA R WITHERS)
  • WGCF (89.3 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: CHRISTIAN BUSINESSMEN'S ASSOC, INC.)
  • KMHM (104.1 FM; LUTESVILLE, MO; Owner: HAROLD L. LAWDER)
  • KDMC-LP (103.7 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS)

TV broadcast stations around Thebes:
  • KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KBSI (Channel 23; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: KBSI LICENSEE L.P.)
  • K47FB (Channel 47; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K69HT (Channel 69; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KCGI-CA (Channel 45; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • K65GP (Channel 65; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • K58FD (Channel 58; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WSIL-TV (Channel 3; HARRISBURG, IL; Owner: WSIL-TV, INC.)
  • K33EQ (Channel 33; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K67HF (Channel 67; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 126 meters (413ft)
Total average daily traffic: 4,450
Total average daily truck traffic: 396

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • Rte. 3, 2 Mi Se Of Thebes, Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 56.1 m, Call Sign: KNKN477
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/24/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: John T Scott Iii
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2
  • STATION, 1700' Sw Of Int Of Hwy 3 & Bean Ridge Rd, Overall height: 33.5 m, Call Sign: WNEX439
    Assigned Frequencies : 958.300 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/13/2009, Expiration Date: 03/24/2019
    Registrant: Union Pacific Railroad, 1400 Douglas St. Stop 0650, Omaha, NE 68179, Phone: (402) 544-1777, Fax: (402) 280-6565, Email:
  • THEBES, Popular St. At 7th. St., Type: Tower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 32 m, Call Sign: WLU439
    Assigned Frequencies : 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/15/2000, Expiration Date: 08/01/2010
    Registrant: Ameritech Regional Wireless Engineering, 529 South 7th Street;rm 3a, Springfield, IL 62721, Phone: (217) 527-2367, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: WB9WVW, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00312829
    Grant Date: 09/18/2007, Expiration Date: 12/17/2017, Certifier: James Caldwell
    Registrant: James Caldwell, Thebes, IL 62990
  • Call Sign: KC9CEB, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00550339
    Grant Date: 07/25/2002, Expiration Date: 07/25/2012, Certifier: John J Holland
    Registrant: John J Holland, 29651 State Highway 3, Thebes, IL 62990


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 733GC , Serial Number: 17268276, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 12/17/1976
    Registrant (Co-Owned): David C Willis, Rt 1, Thebes, IL 62990, Other Owners: Kenton L Thomas, Steve Williams


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 2

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