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Carroll County

Population in July 2008: 524. Population change since 2000: -6.3%
 

Males: 250  (47.8%)
Females: 274  (52.2%)

Median resident age:  40.9 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Zip codes: 61285.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $47,244 (it was $36,667 in 2000)
Thomson:  $47,244
Illinois:  $54,124

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $22,385
Thomson:  $22,385
Illinois:  $27,965

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $118,949 (it was $72,800 in 2000)
Thomson:  $118,949
Illinois:  $208,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $145,370; Detached houses: $144,471; Townhouses or other attached units: $146,407; In 2-unit structures: $135,594; Mobile homes: $55,000
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Races in Thomson:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.8%)
  • American Indian (1.4%)
  • Korean (0.9%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)
  • Hispanic (0.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Thomson: 76.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)


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Ancestries: German (29.5%), Irish (14.3%), English (10.0%), United States (8.2%), Dutch (7.5%), French (5.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/26/1873

Elevation: 600 feet

Land area: 2.21 square miles.

Population density: 237 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Thomson

  • High school or higher: 83.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Thomson village

  • Never married: 24.8%
  • Now married: 57.8%
  • Separated: 0.2%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 10.4%

2 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.4%
Illinois:  12.3%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Thomson, Illinois in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Thomson to the number of sex offenders is 262 to 1.

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

Thomson:  1.4% ($1,009)
Illinois:  1.8% ($2,285)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Davenport, IA (38.3 miles , pop. 98,359).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (85.1 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (125.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Fulton, IL (2.7 miles ), Andover, IA (2.8 miles) , Sabula, IA (2.9 miles ), Savanna, IL (3.0 miles ), Clinton, IA (3.1 miles ), Mount Carroll, IL (3.4 miles ), Chadwick, IL (3.4 miles ), Miles, IA (3.5 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 3 buildings, average cost: $105,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $132,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $117,500
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $92,500
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $113,800
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $105,000
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 41.96 N, Longitude: 90.10 W


Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): The Melon Capital of the World

Area code: 815

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Population change in the 1990s: +21 (+3.9%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (12%)
  • Utilities (8%)
  • Truck transportation (7%)
  • Other transportation, and support activities, and couriers (7%)
  • Educational services (7%)
  • Chemicals (6%)
  • Metal and metal products (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (15%)
  • Metal and metal products (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Health care (8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (7%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Motor vehicle operators except bus and truck drivers (5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4%)
  • Transportation, tourism, and lodging attendants (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)



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Crime in Thomson by Year

Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Murders 000000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 100000000
    per 100,000 184.80.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Robberies 000000100
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.0182.80.00.0
Assaults 100000010
    per 100,000 184.80.00.00.00.00.00.0186.60.0
Burglaries 112213216
    per 100,000 184.8178.9357.8357.8179.9546.4365.6186.61123.6
Thefts 545030410
    per 100,000 924.2715.6894.50.0539.60.0731.3186.60.0
Auto thefts 000000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Arson 000000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 234.841.160.825.034.238.3109.757.878.7

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 1 (1 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.91
US city average:  3.00

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Thomson-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 126% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/29/1981, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.5 miles away from the Thomson village center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 1/24/1967, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.3 miles away from the village center injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Thomson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Illinois state average. It is 97% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.0 MB, 4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 71.1 miles away from Thomson center
On 9/2/1999 at 16:17:29, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 38.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Thomson:
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CLINTON (about 9 miles; CLINTON, IA)
  • MORRISON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; MORRISON, IL)
  • CGH MEDICAL CENTER (about 21 miles; STERLING, IL)

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Thomson:
  • BLACK HAWK COLLEGE (about 38 miles; MOLINE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,891)
  • SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY (about 38 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; FT enrollment: 2,310)
  • EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (about 39 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; FT enrollment: 4,180)
  • AUGUSTANA COLLEGE (about 42 miles; ROCK ISLAND, IL; FT enrollment: 2,220)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PLATTEVILLE (about 58 miles; PLATTEVILLE, WI; FT enrollment: 5,045)
  • ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE (about 62 miles; ROCKFORD, IL; FT enrollment: 4,200)
  • KISHWAUKEE COLLEGE (about 63 miles; MALTA, IL; FT enrollment: 2,289)
Public elementary/middle school in Thomson:
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Library in Thomson:
  • YORK TWP. P.L. (Operating income: $118,325; Location: 1005 WEST MAIN; 13,318 books; 173 audio materials; 1,132 video materials; 34 serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:
  • Thomson Community School District #301 is now consilodated to form West Carroll Community School District #314. Students in the High school = 496 added by Tim Atherton

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

Percentage of family households:
This village:  68.8%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  5.1%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  6.7%
Whole state:  10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  2.2%
Whole state:  5.1%

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Thomson compared to Illinois state average:
  • Unemployed percentage 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.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Thomson (2009 data):
  • Savanna-Thomson State Bank: at Main Street And Route 84, branch established on 1920-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $70.5 mil, Deposits: $58.9 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Savanna-Thomson Investment, Inc.



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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (75%)
  • Electricity (17%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (7%)
  • Wood (2%)


Religion statistics for Thomson

Adherents


NameUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChurch of the Brethren General Conference Churches of God
Adherents28.9%24.8%13.9%5.6%5.1%
Congregations24.4%7.3%9.8%7.3%7.3%
Name The (Ashland, Ohio) Brethren ChurchWisconsin Evangelical Lutheran SynodUnited Church of ChristNew Testament Association Independent Baptist Churches/Other Fundamental BaptistsOther religions
Adherents4.4%3.3%2.9%2.8%8.4%
Congregations4.9%4.9%2.4%2.4%29.3%
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
Financial Administration 0$0 2$863
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$450
Police Protection - Officers 1$3,059$36,7083$831
Streets and Highways 1$3,980$47,7602$1,412
Sewerage 1$3,742$44,9040$0
Totals for Government 3$10,781$43,1249$3,556



Thomson government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - All Other: $30,000
  • Construction - Water Utilities: $2,913,000
    Parks & Recreation: $17,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $463,000
    Police Protection: $81,000
    Financial Administration: $70,000
    Regular Highways: $25,000
    Central Staff Services: $25,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $339,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $244,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $4,280,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $30,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $4,200,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $50,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $202,000
    Interest Earnings: $42,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $362,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $269,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $124,000
    Highways: $44,000
    Public Welfare: $1,000
  • Tax - Property: $40,000
    NEC: $4,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $161,000

5.25% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($44,991 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.25%
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 Whiteside County, IL  0.59% ($28,077 average AGI)
from Stephenson County, IL  0.47% ($25,742)
from Cook County, IL  0.41% ($44,481)


5.42% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($38,850 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.42%
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 Whiteside County, IL  0.86% ($33,684 average AGI)
to Stephenson County, IL  0.56% ($27,378)
to Clinton County, IA  0.39% ($28,923)


Strongest AM radio stations in Thomson:
  • KCLN (1390 AM; 1 kW; CLINTON, IA; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KROS (1340 AM; 1 kW; CLINTON, IA; Owner: KROS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WOC (1420 AM; 5 kW; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WKBF (1270 AM; 5 kW; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Owner: MERCURY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WFRL (1570 AM; 5 kW; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: MAYFAIR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Thomson:
  • KZEG (94.7 FM; CLINTON, IA; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCCI (100.3 FM; SAVANNA, IL; Owner: CARROLL COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KUUL (101.3 FM; EAST MOLINE, IL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCQQ (106.5 FM; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMXG (96.1 FM; CLINTON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WZZT (95.1 FM; MORRISON, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WLLR-FM (103.7 FM; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WVIK (90.3 FM; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Owner: AUGUSTANA COLLEGE)
  • WLLT (107.7 FM; POLO, IL; Owner: SAUK VALLEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBOB-FM (104.9 FM; GENESEO, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSSQ (94.3 FM; STERLING, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)

TV broadcast stations around Thomson:
  • WHBF-TV (Channel 4; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Owner: CORONET COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
  • KWQC-TV (Channel 6; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF DAVENPORT, INC.)
  • WBQD-LP (Channel 26; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: FOUR SEASONS PEORIA, LLC)
  • KLJB-TV (Channel 18; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: QUAD CITIES TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • W52BI (Channel 52; STERLING/DIXON, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W48CK (Channel 48; STERLING, IL; Owner: BLACK HAWK COLLEGE)


Thomson fatal accident list:
Aug 23, 1999 08:40 AM, Sr-84, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • Main & Market Sts, Call Sign: KNGF888, Licensee ID: L00022100
    Assigned Frequencies : 33.1000 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/05/1998, Expiration Date: 04/05/2003, Cancelation Date: 07/06/2003
    Registrant: John Krahn Enterprises Inc, 900 Main St, Thomson, IL 61285
  • Thomson Correctional Center, Type: Tank, Structure height: 34 m, Overall height: 40 m, Call Sign: WPRG941
    Assigned Frequencies : 37.3600 MHz, 453.875 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/25/2005, Expiration Date: 09/20/2015, Certifier: Lambert P Fleck Iii
    Registrant: Illinois State Police

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 6
  • Call Sign: K0CVG, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 11/30/1994, Expiration Date: 11/30/2004, Cancelation Date: 12/01/2006
    Registrant: Eugene J Tack, Rr 1 Box 223b, Thomson, IL 61285
  • Call Sign: K9IEF, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00255911
    Grant Date: 05/16/2008, Expiration Date: 07/04/2018
    Registrant: Eleanor S Plumley, 1123 W Main St, Thomson, IL 61285
  • Call Sign: K9IEG, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00168761
    Grant Date: 11/23/1999, Expiration Date: 01/30/2010
    Registrant: Robert L Plumley, 1123 W Main St, Thomson, IL 61285-7702
  • Call Sign: KB9AZT, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 09/29/1995, Expiration Date: 08/17/2003, Cancelation Date: 08/18/2005
    Registrant: Wayne E Rohr, 10202 Three Mile Rd, Thomson, IL 61285-9716
  • Call Sign: KB9TOK, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01426978
    Grant Date: 08/27/2008, Expiration Date: 10/22/2018, Certifier: David L Lawton
    Registrant: David L Lawton, 4041 Il Rt 84, Thomson, IL 61285
  • Call Sign: N9XLE, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00255483
    Grant Date: 04/19/2004, Expiration Date: 07/09/2014, Certifier: Steve S Kaufman
    Registrant: Steve S Kaufman, 4473 Illinois Rt 84, Thomson, IL 61285


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