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Population in July 2008: 6,321. Population change since 2000: -9.4%
 

Males: 3,624  (57.3%)
Females: 2,697  (42.7%)

Median resident age:  35.9 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Zip codes: 62471.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $35,184 (it was $30,857 in 2000)
Vandalia:  $35,184
Illinois:  $54,124

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $17,920
Vandalia:  $17,920
Illinois:  $27,965

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $98,700 (it was $60,000 in 2000)
Vandalia:  $98,700
Illinois:  $208,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $103,932; Detached houses: $105,858; Townhouses or other attached units: $135,241; In 2-unit structures: $119,637; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $145,948; Mobile homes: $19,954

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Races in Vandalia:

  • White Non-Hispanic (82.4%)
  • Black (15.0%)
  • Hispanic (1.7%)
  • Other race (0.5%)

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

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Ancestries: German (21.6%), United States (10.4%), English (10.0%), Irish (7.5%), French (2.1%), Dutch (1.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/08/1884

Elevation: 515 feet

Land area: 5.66 square miles.

Population density: 1116 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Vandalia

  • High school or higher: 60.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 5.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 14.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Vandalia city

  • Never married: 19.2%
  • Now married: 56.5%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 7.7%
  • Divorced: 14.5%

52 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.7%
Illinois:  12.3%


According to our research there were 37 registered sex offenders living in Vandalia, Illinois in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Vandalia to the number of sex offenders is 171 to 1.

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

Vandalia:  1.3% ($794)
Illinois:  1.8% ($2,285)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Decatur, IL (61.7 miles , pop. 81,860).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (65.8 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (212.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Brownstown, IL (2.9 miles ), Mulberry Grove, IL (3.1 miles ), Vernon, IL (3.4 miles) , Bingham, IL (3.4 miles) , Ramsey, IL (3.5 miles ), Smithboro, IL (3.7 miles) , Fillmore, IL (3.7 miles ), St. Elmo, IL (3.7 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 33 buildings, average cost: $81,600
  • 1997: 21 buildings, average cost: $102,000
  • 1998: 17 buildings, average cost: $93,900
  • 1999: 8 buildings, average cost: $116,200
  • 2000: 11 buildings, average cost: $90,400
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $92,100
  • 2002: 6 buildings, average cost: $132,500
  • 2003: 7 buildings, average cost: $147,300
  • 2004: 7 buildings, average cost: $147,300
  • 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $147,300
  • 2006: 6 buildings, average cost: $132,600
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $160,000
  • 2008: 8 buildings, average cost: $64,200

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 38.97 N, Longitude: 89.10 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +2,074 (+29.7%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,718 (65.8%)

Area code: 618

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Population change in the 1990s: +637 (+10.1%).

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Public administration (13%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (4%)
  • Health care (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (19%)
  • Educational services (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Social assistance (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)



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Crime in Vandalia by Year

Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Murders 000100000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.014.30.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 6381173734
    per 100,000 89.143.0114.7157.7102.044.2102.744.058.6
Robberies 100610311
    per 100,000 14.90.00.086.014.60.044.014.714.7
Assaults 25271619111091622
    per 100,000 371.3387.1229.4272.4160.2147.3132.0234.9322.4
Burglaries 514071607560477544
    per 100,000 757.4573.51017.9860.21092.5883.7689.51101.2644.9
Thefts 193163151148182227191149173
    per 100,000 2866.12336.92164.92121.92651.13343.22801.82187.62535.5
Auto thefts 8813111588711
    per 100,000 118.8114.7186.4157.7218.5117.8117.4102.8161.2
Arson 341213001
    per 100,000 44.657.314.328.714.644.20.00.014.7
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 327.1254.6310.4392.8318.0269.8291.5259.4275.2

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 18 (13 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  2.06
US city average:  3.00

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Vandalia-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 141% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/5/1958, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.5 miles away from the Vandalia city center killed one person and injured 8 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 2/24/1956, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 33.0 miles away from the city center killed 6 people and injured 36 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Vandalia-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 74% 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 74.7 miles away from Vandalia 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 66.3 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 98.6 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 75.8 miles away from Vandalia center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 60.3 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 75.2 miles away from Vandalia center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospital/medical center in Vandalia:
  • FAYETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL (7TH AND TAYLOR)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Vandalia:
  • EDWARD A UTLAUT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; GREENVILLE, IL)
  • SALEM TOWNSHIP HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; SALEM, IL)
  • HILLSBORO AREA HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; HILLSBORO, IL)

Political contributions by individuals in Vandalia, IL

Airports and Heliports located in Vandalia: See detailed data for Airports and Heliports located in Vandalia, IL

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Vandalia:
  • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-EDWARDSVILLE (about 49 miles; EDWARDSVILLE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 10,038)
  • LAKE LAND COLLEGE (about 53 miles; MATTOON, IL; FT enrollment: 3,666)
  • SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE (about 55 miles; BELLEVILLE, IL; FT enrollment: 7,333)
  • LEWIS AND CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 55 miles; GODFREY, IL; FT enrollment: 3,451)
  • LINCOLN LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 61 miles; SPRINGFIELD, IL; FT enrollment: 3,756)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD (about 61 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 2,357)
  • MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY (about 61 miles; DECATUR, IL; FT enrollment: 2,274)
Public high schools in Vandalia:
Private high school in Vandalia:
  • FAYETTE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 8; Location: 11 PENTECOSTAL AVE; Grades: 2 - 12)
Public elementary/middle schools in Vandalia:
Private elementary/middle school in Vandalia:
  • AGAPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 22; Location: 1803 JANETTE AV; Grades: 1 - 11)
See full list of schools located in Vandalia, School District: VANDALIA COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 203

Library in Vandalia:
  • EVANS P.L. (Operating income: $247,232; Location: 215 S. FIFTH STREET; 33,277 books; 691 audio materials; 108 video materials; 145 serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:
  • Service Clubs: Vandalia Lions Club

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Notable locations in Vandalia: Vandalia Country Club (A), Vandalia State Correctional Center (B), James Hall Library (C), Vandalia City Hall (D), Evans Public Library (E), Little Brick House (F), Fayette County Courthouse (G), Fayette County Jail (H), Fayette County Museum (I), State House (J). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Vandalia include: First Methodist Church (A), First Presbyterian Church (B), Pentecostal Church (C), Free Methodist Church (D), Mother of Dolors Roman Catholic Church (E), First Baptist Church (F), Saint James Evangelical Lutheran Church (G), First Christian Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: South Hill Cemetery (1), Vandalia City Cemetery (2), Ritter Cemetery (3), Fairlawn Cemetery (4), Mother of Dolors Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Vandalia include: Kelley Park (1), Greer Park (2), Rogier Park (3), Simms Park (4), Vandalia State House Historic Site (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Tourist attraction: Dial-A-Story (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 215 South 5th Street).

Court: Fayette County - Supervisor Of Assessments (221 South 7th Street).

 
Drinking water stations with addresses in Vandalia that have no violations reported:
  • TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH (Population served: 75, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • JEHOVAHS WITNESSES (Address: Po Box 340, Population served: 50, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • JEHOVAHS WITNESSES (Population served: 35, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • WALMART SUPERCENTER (0148171) (Address: Po Box 340, Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Purch_groundwater)
  • SPARKYS CAR WASH/VENDING UNIT (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Purch_surface_water)
  • ST ELMO GOLF COURSE (Address: Po Box 340, Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • HARMONS IGA (Address: Po Box 340, Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Purch_surface_water)
  • SAVE A LOT 597 24521 #2 (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Purch_groundwater)

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Illinois:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  60.8%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.5%
Whole state:  4.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  15.6%
Whole state:  10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  4.9%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Vandalia, IL


People in group quarters in Vandalia
  • 1437 people in state prisons
  • 111 people in nursing homes
  • 82 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 82 people in other hospitals or wards for chronically ill
  • 31 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 16 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 16 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 6 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards


Vandalia compared to Illinois state average:

Vandalia, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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  • Median house value below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly 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 Vandalia (2009 data):
  • The First National Bank: at 432 West Gallatin Street, branch established on 1865-01-01; Vandalia Branch at 1420 North 8th Street, branch established on 1914-01-01. Info updated 2008-09-30: Bank assets: $243.4 mil, Deposits: $215.3 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 6 total offices, Holding Company: First Vandalia Corp.
  • National Bank: Vandalia Branch at 520 Gochenour Street, branch established on 1993-11-15. Info updated 2008-10-10: Bank assets: $224.4 mil, Deposits: $197.2 mil, headquarters in Hillsboro, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 12 total offices, Holding Company: Country Bancorp, Inc.
  • First Bank: Vandalia Facility at 200 Mattes Avenue, branch established on 1871-01-01. Info updated 2007-12-04: Bank assets: $10,747.6 mil, Deposits: $8,844.3 mil, headquarters in Creve Coeur, MO, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 214 total offices, Holding Company: First Banks, Inc.
  • Midland States Bank: Vandalia Branch at 1611 Veterans Avenue, branch established on 2006-04-10. Info updated 2009-02-17: Bank assets: $438.0 mil, Deposits: $354.3 mil, headquarters in Effingham, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 16 total offices, Holding Company: Midland States Bancorp, Inc.

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Vandalia, Illinois
  • Travelodge, 1500 N 6TH St, Vandalia, IL 62471, Phone: (618) 283-2363, Fax: (618) 283-2363
  • Jay's Inn, 720 W Gochenour St, Vandalia, IL 62471, Phone: (618) 283-1200, Fax: (618) 283-2363
  • Ramada Limited, 2707 Veterans Ave, Vandalia, IL 62471, Phone: (618) 283-1400, Fax: (618) 283-3465
  • Days Inn, 1921 N Kennedy Blvd, Vandalia, IL 62471, Phone: (618) 283-4400, Fax: (618) 283-4240
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 21 Mattes Ave, Vandalia, IL 62471, Phone: (618) 283-0010, Fax: (618) 283-0011
All 5 fire-safe hotels and motels in Vandalia, Illinois


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2004 Presidential Election results in Fayette County Illinois:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (88%)
  • Electricity (10%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)
  • Wood (1%)


Religion statistics for Vandalia

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristCatholic Church
Adherents37.3%15.1%14.5%9.3%7.4%
Congregations23.5%5.9%20.6%14.7%4.4%
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaAssemblies of GodUnited Church of ChristFree Methodist Church of North AmericaOther religions
Adherents4.0%2.6%2.1%1.7%5.8%
Congregations2.9%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 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 5$13,342$32,0212$1,322
Other Government Administration 2$12,649$75,8949$3,213
Police Protection - Officers 14$52,312$44,8397$2,013
Police - Other 5$13,899$33,3582$452
Streets and Highways 6$19,556$39,1120$0
Solid Waste Management 1$2,909$34,9080$0
Sewerage 3$10,127$40,5080$0
Parks and Recreation 0$0 5$706
Water Supply 12$37,237$37,2370$0
Other and Unallocable 3$8,280$33,1203$2,765
Totals for Government 51$170,311$40,07328$10,471



Vandalia government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $791,000
    Parks & Recreation: $86,000
    All Other: $85,000
    Solid Waste Management: $17,000
  • Construction - Sewerage: $23,000
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $939,000
    Water Utilities: $867,000
    Regular Highways: $650,000
    General Public Buildings: $427,000
    Libraries: $246,000
    General - Other: $236,000
    Sewerage: $203,000
    Parks & Recreation: $143,000
    Central Staff Services: $66,000
    Fire Protection: $28,000
    Solid Waste Management: $17,000
  • Employee Retirement - Total Cash & Deposits: $2,416,000
    Total Federal Securities: $544,000
    Interest Revenue: $158,000
    From Other Government: $66,000
    Benefit Payments: $57,000
    Local Employee Contribution: $47,000
    Withdrawals: $11,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $65,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $1,322,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $127,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $1,195,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $158,000
    Interest Earnings: $120,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $587,000
    Police Protection: $75,000
    Parks & Recreation: $68,000
    Sewerage: $64,000
    Fire Protection: $36,000
    Regular Highways: $35,000
    Central Staff: $7,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $2,786,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $880,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $1,682,000
    Highways: $200,000
    All Other: $79,000
  • Tax - Property: $530,000
    NEC: $232,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $1,890,000

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 Vandalia:
  • WPMB (1500 AM; daytime; 0 kW; VANDALIA, IL; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WMIX (940 AM; 5 kW; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING CO OF ILLINOIS)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WCBW (880 AM; 2 kW; HIGHLAND, IL; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Vandalia:
  • WKRV (107.1 FM; VANDALIA, IL; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • WVNL (91.7 FM; VANDALIA, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WTRH (93.3 FM; RAMSEY, IL; Owner: COUNTRYSIDE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJLY (88.3 FM; RAMSEY, IL; Owner: COUNTRYSIDE BROADCASTING)
  • W202AQ (88.3 FM; VANDALIA, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE)
  • WGEL (101.7 FM; GREENVILLE, IL; Owner: BOND BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WRAN (98.3 FM; TOWER HILL, IL; Owner: KASKASKIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDLJ (97.5 FM; BREESE, IL; Owner: KM RADIO OF BREESE, L.L.C.)
  • WRXX (95.3 FM; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WJBD-FM (100.1 FM; SALEM, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WCRC (95.7 FM; EFFINGHAM, IL; Owner: TWO PETAZ, INC.)
  • WGRN (89.5 FM; GREENVILLE, IL; Owner: GREENVILLE COL. ED. B/CG. FOUN., INC)

TV broadcast stations around Vandalia:
  • WPXS (Channel 13; MT. VERNON, IL; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
  • W29CI (Channel 29; SALEM, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2008 (per 100,000 population)

Vandalia, Illinois:
  • Fatal accident count: 16
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 25
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 3
  • Fatalities: 21
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 39
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 1
Illinois average:
  • Fatal accident count: 111
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 167
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 38
  • Fatalities: 120
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 295
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 18
See more detailed statistics of Vandalia fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 28
Total length: 173 meters (568ft)
Total costs: $8,176,000
Total average daily traffic: 202,850
Total average daily truck traffic: 65,550

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1900-1909: 2
  • 1910-1919: 0
  • 1920-1929: 0
  • 1930-1939: 1
  • 1940-1949: 4
  • 1950-1959: 2
  • 1960-1969: 14
  • 1970-1979: 4
  • 1980-1989: 0
  • 1990-1999: 1
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Vandalia, IL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Vandalia)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Vandalia, IL)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Vandalia)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 1 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Vandalia)
FAA Registered Aircrafts: 11 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 51
  • Hazardous Condition: 3
  • Service Call: 1
  • Good Intent Call: 1

Incident types - Vandalia


See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Vandalia, IL

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