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Woodford County

Population in July 2008: 1,100. Population change since 2000: -4.1%
 

Males: 547  (49.8%)
Females: 553  (50.2%)

Median resident age:  35.0 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Zip codes: 61570.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $56,908 (it was $44,167 in 2000)
Washburn:  $56,908
Illinois:  $54,124

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $22,849
Washburn:  $22,849
Illinois:  $27,965

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $116,008 (it was $71,000 in 2000)
Washburn:  $116,008
Illinois:  $208,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $125,586; Detached houses: $123,784; Townhouses or other attached units: $130,996; Mobile homes: $5,000

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Races in Washburn:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.1%)
  • Two or more races (1.8%)
  • American Indian (0.8%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Washburn: 73.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (37.5%), Irish (10.5%), English (9.6%), United States (9.2%), French (4.6%), Italian (3.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/30/1894

Elevation: 690 feet

Land area: 0.73 square miles.

Population density: 1512 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Washburn

  • High school or higher: 84.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.8%
  • Unemployed: 6.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Washburn village

  • Never married: 26.9%
  • Now married: 60.3%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 6.1%
  • Divorced: 6.0%

12 residents are foreign born

This village:  1.0%
Illinois:  12.3%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Washburn, Illinois in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Washburn to the number of sex offenders is 550 to 1.

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

Washburn:  1.5% ($1,076)
Illinois:  1.8% ($2,285)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Peoria, IL (21.6 miles , pop. 112,936).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (105.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: La Rose, IL (2.3 miles) , Varna, IL (3.0 miles ), Lacon, IL (3.1 miles ), Metamora, IL (3.1 miles ), Hopewell, IL (3.1 miles ), Roanoke, IL (3.1 miles ), Toluca, IL (3.2 miles ), Benson, IL (3.2 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: 1 building, cost: $156,400
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 40.92 N, Longitude: 89.29 W

Area code: 309

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Population change in the 1990s: +67 (+6.2%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Machinery (14%)
  • Construction (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Truck transportation (6%)
  • Repair and maintenance (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (22%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Finance and insurance (11%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Machinery (4%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Computer specialists (4%)



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Crime in Washburn 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 201013730
    per 100,000 197.80.087.20.088.9270.0627.8271.00.0
Robberies 000010010
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.088.90.00.090.30.0
Assaults 56820921161
    per 100,000 494.6523.1697.5174.40.0810.11883.41445.390.0
Burglaries 7391125132
    per 100,000 692.4261.6784.787.288.9180.0448.41174.3180.0
Thefts 3161214616285
    per 100,000 296.71394.91046.287.2355.6540.11435.02529.4450.0
Auto thefts 000001200
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.090.0179.40.00.0
Arson 100000000
    per 100,000 98.90.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 317.5178.7306.044.5118.2419.4982.1716.448.6

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 2 (2 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.82
US city average:  3.00

Average climate in Washburn, Illinois

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Washburn-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 159% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/13/2004, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.5 miles away from the Washburn village center injured 3 people.

On 6/29/1976, a category 4 tornado 19.7 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Washburn-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Illinois state average. It is 96% 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 42.6 miles away from Washburn 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 55.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Washburn topographic map

Hospitals/medical centers near Washburn:
  • EUREKA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; EUREKA, IL)
  • GEORGE A ZELLER MENTAL HLTH CTR (about 20 miles; PEORIA, IL)
  • PROCTOR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; PEORIA, IL)

Political contributions by individuals in Washburn, IL

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Washburn:
  • BRADLEY UNIVERSITY (about 23 miles; PEORIA, IL; Full-time enrollment: 5,262)
  • ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE (about 26 miles; EAST PEORIA, IL; FT enrollment: 6,404)
  • ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 29 miles; OGLESBY, IL; FT enrollment: 2,272)
  • ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 33 miles; NORMAL, IL; FT enrollment: 18,785)
  • ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (about 36 miles; BLOOMINGTON, IL; FT enrollment: 2,019)
  • HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 38 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 2,390)
  • NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 68 miles; DeKalb, IL; FT enrollment: 19,477)
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Average household size:
This village:  2.6 people
Illinois:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  71.1%
Whole state:  67.6%

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

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  8.4%
Whole state:  10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  1.0%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Washburn, IL



Washburn compared to Illinois state average:

Washburn, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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


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Banks with branches in Washburn (2009 data):
  • Morton Community Bank: Detached Facility at 112 South Jefferson, branch established on 1979-12-10; 101 South Jefferson Branch at 101 South Jefferson, branch established on 1919-04-18. Info updated 2008-09-29: Bank assets: $1,826.3 mil, Deposits: $1,341.6 mil, headquarters in Morton, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 27 total offices, Holding Company: Hometown Community Bancorp, Inc. Esop & Trust



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Washburn travel time to work


Washburn mode of transportation to work chart



2004 Presidential Election results in Woodford County Illinois:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (89%)
  • Electricity (8%)
  • No fuel used (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


Religion statistics for Washburn

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist Church Inc. Apostolic Christian Church of AmericaUnited Church of ChristLutheran Church
Adherents28.3%13.1%12.9%7.6%7.1%
Congregations12.7%14.3%6.3%6.3%7.9%
NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaMennonite Church USAAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Other religions
Adherents5.6%4.6%4.5%3.0%13.3%
Congregations4.8%6.3%4.8%1.6%34.9%
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$430
Other Government Administration 0$0 13$844
Police Protection - Officers 2$7,872$47,2326$2,253
Streets and Highways 1$4,520$54,2402$1,633
Solid Waste Management 0$0 2$1,633
Local Libraries 0$0 3$2,524
Totals for Government 3$12,392$49,56828$9,317



Washburn government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $175,000
    All Other: $13,000
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $234,000
    Police Protection: $186,000
    Financial Administration: $140,000
    Sewerage: $76,000
    Water Utilities: $58,000
    Parks & Recreation: $4,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $76,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $98,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $2,000,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $1,980,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $20,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $40,000
    Interest Earnings: $14,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $451,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $61,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $147,000
    Highways: $29,000
    All Other: $13,000
  • Tax - Property: $94,000
    NEC: $3,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $174,000

6.80% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($53,113 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.80%
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 Tazewell County, IL  1.56% ($43,876 average AGI)
from Peoria County, IL  1.50% ($61,474)
from McLean County, IL  0.83% ($47,252)


6.66% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($39,067 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.66%
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 Tazewell County, IL  1.58% ($35,895 average AGI)
to Peoria County, IL  1.06% ($35,435)
to McLean County, IL  0.96% ($36,522)


Strongest AM radio stations in Washburn:
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WWFS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WVEL (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PEKIN, IL)
  • WMBD (1470 AM; 5 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WPEO (1020 AM; daytime; 1 kW; PEORIA, IL)
  • 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)

Strongest FM radio stations in Washburn:
  • WRVY-FM (100.5 FM; HENRY, IL; Owner: WZOE, INC)
  • WRVP (98.5 FM; EUREKA, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • WPMJ (94.3 FM; CHILLICOTHE, IL; Owner: KELLY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSWT (106.9 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WCBU (89.9 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: BRADLEY UNIVERSITY)
  • WXMP (105.7 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WBNH (88.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: CENTRAL ILLINOIS RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WIXO (99.9 FM; BARTONVILLE, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • WGLO (95.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • WPBG (93.3 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WWGN (88.9 FM; OTTAWA, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WBZG (100.9 FM; PERU, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WCIC (91.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WALS (102.1 FM; OGLESBY, IL; Owner: LACO RADIO, INC.)
  • WZPW (92.3 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: B&G BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDQX (102.3 FM; MORTON, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WXCL (104.9 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • W278AE (103.5 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WFYR (97.3 FM; ELMWOOD, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Washburn:
  • WYZZ-TV (Channel 43; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: WYZZ LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WWTO-TV (Channel 35; LASALLE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WAOE (Channel 59; PEORIA, IL; Owner: FOUR SEASONS PEORIA, LLC)
  • WHOI (Channel 19; PEORIA, IL; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF PEORIA, LLC)
  • WEEK-TV (Channel 25; PEORIA, IL; Owner: WEEK-TV LICENSE, INC.)
  • WTVP (Channel 47; PEORIA, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS VALLEY PUB TELECOMM CORP)
  • WMBD-TV (Channel 31; PEORIA, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, L.L.C.)


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 5
Total length: 8 meters (26ft)
Total costs: $230,000
Total average daily traffic: 4,600
Total average daily truck traffic: 470
Total future (year 2022) average daily traffic: 6,159

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Eureka Blacktop Rd 1.5 Mi S, Call Sign: KDA493, Licensee ID: L00059447
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.595 MHz
    Grant Date: 07/20/2005, Expiration Date: 07/23/2015
    Registrant: Kenneth E Zoss, 505 S. Park, Washburn, IL 61570, Phone: (309) 248-7698

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: N9WSS, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 04/19/1994, Expiration Date: 04/19/2004, Cancelation Date: 04/20/2006
    Registrant: Jerroll W Meinders, 301 W Walnut, Washburn, IL 61570
  • Call Sign: KC9DHM, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00646313
    Grant Date: 02/27/2003, Expiration Date: 02/27/2013, Certifier: Kyle R Patterson
    Registrant: Kyle R Patterson, 1840 County Rd 2100 N, Washburn, IL 61570
  • Call Sign: KC9JVG, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01173144
    Grant Date: 07/18/2006, Expiration Date: 07/18/2016, Certifier: Jeremy D Degenhart
    Registrant: Jeremy D Degenhart, 2022 County Rd 1400 E, Washburn, IL 61570


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX-7 (Balloon, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 9126K , Serial Number: RX7-3326, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 05/29/1998
    Registrant (Individual): Timmerly R Eklund, 123 Wilbern Rd, Washburn, IL 61570


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 3

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