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Marion County

Population in 2011: 108. Population change since 2000: -0.9%
 

Males: 61  (56.5%)
Females: 47  (43.5%)

Median resident age:  32.5 years
Illinois median age:  42.2 years

Zip code: 62893

Estimated median household income in 2009: $33,715 (it was $21,250 in 2000)
Walnut Hill:

$33,715
Illinois:

$53,966
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $14,355

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $35,314 (it was $40,000 in 2000)
Walnut Hill:

$35,314
Illinois:

$202,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $31,804; Detached houses: $34,151; Mobile homes: $23,003

Median gross rent in 2009: $683.

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  • White alone - 100 (92.6%)
  • Hispanic - 5 (4.6%)
  • Two or more races - 3 (2.8%)

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Walnut Hill: 85.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (12.8%), Irish (9.2%), German (8.3%), Italian (6.4%), Dutch (2.8%), Scotch-Irish (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/22/1928

Elevation: 570 feet

Land area: 0.37 square miles.

Population density: 291 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Walnut Hill:

  • High school or higher: 73.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Walnut Hill village:

  • Never married: 14.7%
  • Now married: 57.4%
  • Separated: 2.9%
  • Widowed: 17.6%
  • Divorced: 7.4%

0 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.0%
Illinois:  12.3%



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Walnut Hill, Illinois as of June 17, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Walnut Hill to the number of sex offenders is 26 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $167 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $244 (0.7%)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Louis, MO (65.6 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (243.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Wamac, IL (2.4 miles ), Centralia, IL (2.4 miles ), Dix, IL (2.5 miles ), Central City, IL (2.6 miles ), Irvington, IL (2.6 miles ), Kell, IL (2.8 miles ), Junction City, IL (2.9 miles ), Odin, IL (3.1 miles ).

Latitude: 38.48 N, Longitude: 89.05 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 618

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

11.5%
Illinois:

8.9%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -32 (-22.7%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (29%)
  • Retail trade (26%)
  • Utilities (17%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (17%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Retail trade (59%)
  • Health care and social assistance (36%)
  • Educational services (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
  • Construction (0%)
  • Manufacturing (0%)


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Tornado activity:

Walnut Hill-area historical tornado activity is above Illinois state average. It is 163% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/18/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 26.7 miles away from the Walnut Hill village center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 12/18/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.8 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 45 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Walnut Hill-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 55% 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 62.8 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 67.0 miles away from Walnut Hill 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 76.7 miles away from the city center
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) earthquake occurred 94.5 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 64.9 miles away from Walnut Hill center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 52.1 miles away from the city 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 Marion County (5) is smaller than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Tornadoes: 3, Storms: 3, Floods: 2, Winter Storm: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: William Sherman Jennings - Politician.


Hospitals/medical centers near Walnut Hill:

  • ST MARYS HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 6 miles away; CENTRALIA, IL)
  • SALEM TOWNSHIP HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - Local, provides emergency services, about 13 miles away; SALEM, IL)
  • CROSSROADS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, about 16 miles away; MOUNT VERNON, IL)

Political contributions by individuals in Walnut Hill, IL

Amtrak station near Walnut Hill:

  • 7 miles: CENTRALIA (103 E. BROADWAY) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Walnut Hill:

  • Kaskaskia College (about 10 miles; Centralia, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,425)
  • Southwestern Illinois College (about 48 miles; Belleville, IL; FT enrollment: 5,638)
  • John A Logan College (about 51 miles; Carterville, IL; FT enrollment: 2,443)
  • Southern Illinois University Carbondale (about 54 miles; Carbondale, IL; FT enrollment: 16,261)
  • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (about 55 miles; Edwardsville, IL; FT enrollment: 10,723)
  • Saint Louis University-Main Campus (about 66 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 9,852)
  • Saint Louis Community College-Forest Park (about 68 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 2,900)

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Marion County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 31.3%

Average household size:
This village:  2.8 people
Illinois:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  71.1%
Whole state:  67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  15.6%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Walnut Hill compared to Illinois state average:

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


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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Walnut Hill travel time to work - commute
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Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (95%)
  • Electricity (5%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Marion County Illinois:


2008 Presidential Election results in Marion County Illinois:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Walnut Hill (based on Marion County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 62.54%
Here62.5%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionChristian Churches and Churches of ChristCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran Church
Adherents27.5%17.5%13.6%10.4%8.4%
Congregations20.2%17.2%4.0%17.2%3.0%
Name Non-Charismatic Churches IndependentChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Church of the NazareneUnited Church of ChristOther
Adherents3.6%2.7%2.3%1.9%12.1%
Congregations1.0%3.0%1.0%2.0%31.3%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Marion County:

1.26 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
Marion County:

4.04 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
Here:

6.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.7%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Marion County:

27.8%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.0%
State:

14.5%

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
Water Supply 0$0 3$900
Totals for Government 0$0 3$900

Walnut Hill government finances in 2002:

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $101,000 ($935.19)
    Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($55.56)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($55.56)
    Regular Highways: $6,000 ($55.56)
    Parks & Recreation: $2,000 ($18.52)
  • Intergovernmental to Local NEC - General: $48,000 ($444.44)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $13,000 ($120.37)
    General Revenue, NEC: $5,000 ($46.30)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $286,000 ($2648.15)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $110,000 ($1018.52)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $13,000 ($120.37)
    Highways: $3,000 ($27.78)
  • Tax - Property: $2,000 ($18.52)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $70,000 ($648.15)

4.73% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,316 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.73%
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 Jefferson County, IL  0.61% ($29,430 average AGI)
from Clinton County, IL  0.39% ($31,850)
from Fayette County, IL  0.25% ($18,821)


5.13% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,824 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 Jefferson County, IL  0.52% ($26,125 average AGI)
to Clinton County, IL  0.33% ($24,098)
to Washington County, IL  0.30% ($33,978)

Strongest AM radio stations in Walnut Hill:

  • 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)
  • 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.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WJBD (1350 AM; 0 kW; SALEM, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WMCL (1060 AM; 3 kW; MCLEANSBORO, IL; Owner: DANA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WGGH (1150 AM; 5 kW; MARION, IL)

Strongest FM radio stations in Walnut Hill:

  • WJBD-FM (100.1 FM; SALEM, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WRXX (95.3 FM; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WIBV (102.1 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: BENJAMIN STRATEMEYER)
  • WBMV (89.7 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC)
  • WDML (106.9 FM; WOODLAWN, IL; Owner: VOLUNTEER BROADCASTING OF ILLINOIS)
  • WVSI (88.9 FM; MT. VERNON, IL; Owner: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WDLJ (97.5 FM; BREESE, IL; Owner: KM RADIO OF BREESE, L.L.C.)
  • WNSV (104.7 FM; NASHVILLE, IL; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)
  • WCXO (96.7 FM; CARLYLE, IL; Owner: CLINTON COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K201FL (88.1 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • W217AK (91.3 FM; SALEM, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WJAF-LP (103.7 FM; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: DAY STAR CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING)

TV broadcast stations around Walnut Hill:

  • W29CI (Channel 29; SALEM, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WPXS (Channel 13; MT. VERNON, IL; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
  • WSIU-TV (Channel 8; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Cor Of Walnut Hill Rd & Hwy 51 (Lat: 38.503944 Lon: -89.127306), Type: Building, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 4 m, Call Sign: KNNK340
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.825 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/09/1996, Expiration Date: 02/09/2001, Cancellation Date: 04/15/2001, Certifier: James E Mimlitz
    Registrant: Walnut Hill, Village Of, 924 Cody Rd, Walnut Hill, IL 62893, Phone: (618) 532-8569, Fax: (618) 532-7694

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: N9VQG, Licensee ID: L00749240
    Grant Date: 09/30/2003, Expiration Date: 12/21/2013, Certifier: Frederick W Jones
    Registrant: Frederick W Jones, 20299 N Springer Church Ln, Walnut Hill, IL 62893
  • Call Sign: KC9EKL, Licensee ID: L00704408
    Grant Date: 06/20/2003, Expiration Date: 06/20/2013, Certifier: Tammy J Landes
    Registrant: Tammy J Landes, 469 Myers Rd, Walnut Hill, IL 62893


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 1

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