Waynesville, Illinois

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Population in July 2008: 429. Population change since 2000: -5.1%

Males: 216	(50.4%)
Females: 213	(49.6%)

Median resident age:	38.9 years
Illinois median age:	34.7 years

Zip codes: 61778.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $52,296 (it was $40,588 in 2000)

Waynesville:	$52,296
Illinois:	$54,124

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $21,580

Waynesville:	$21,580
Illinois:	$27,965

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $75,324 (it was $46,100 in 2000)

Waynesville:	$75,324
Illinois:	$208,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $115,788; Detached houses: $118,650; Mobile homes: $36,964

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Races in Waynesville:

White Non-Hispanic (98.7%)
Black (0.7%)
Two or more races (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Waynesville: 71.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (26.3%), English (14.6%), Irish (14.2%), United States (10.8%), French (4.4%), Italian (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/06/1894

Elevation: 735 feet

Land area: 0.32 square miles.

Population density: 1333 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Waynesville

High school or higher: 76.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
Unemployed: 6.3%
Mean travel time to work: 29.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Waynesville village

Never married: 15.3%
Now married: 62.0%
Separated: 0.9%
Widowed: 8.3%
Divorced: 13.5%

0 residents are foreign born

This village:	0.0%
Illinois:	12.3%

According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Waynesville, Illinois in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Waynesville to the number of sex offenders is 429 to 1.

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

Waynesville:	1.4% ($667)
Illinois:	1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bloomington, IL (17.9 miles , pop. 64,808).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (126.6 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (133.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: McLean, IL (2.4 miles ), Atlanta, IL (2.4 miles ), Wapella, IL (2.9 miles ), Heyworth, IL (3.0 miles ), Kenney, IL (3.2 miles ), Clinton, IL (3.3 miles ), Armington, IL (3.5 miles ), Stanford, IL (3.8 miles ).

Latitude: 40.24 N, Longitude: 89.13 W

Area code: 217

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Population change in the 1990s: -70 (-13.4%).

Most common industries for males (%):

Construction (14%)
Plastics and rubber products (13%)
Truck transportation (11%)
Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (7%)
Food (5%)
Real estate and rental and leasing (4%)
Repair and maintenance (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Finance and insurance (30%)
Health care (15%)
Educational services (7%)
Accommodation and food services (7%)
Food and beverage stores (4%)
Gasoline stations (4%)
Other direct selling establishments (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7%)
Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (18%)
Business operations specialists (10%)
Cashiers (9%)
Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4%)
Cooks and food preparation workers (4%)
Food and beverage serving workers except waiters/waitresses (4%)

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Average climate in Waynesville, Illinois

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Waynesville-area historical tornado activity is above Illinois state average. It is 171% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1977, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.1 miles away from the Waynesville village center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/9/1995, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.5 miles away from the village center injured 6 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Waynesville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Illinois state average. It is 99% 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 85.1 miles away from Waynesville center
On 3/2/1990 at 07:01:47, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 95.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/29/1993 at 13:56:23, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 MD, 3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 83.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/24/1990 at 09:41:24, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 67.1 miles away from Waynesville center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Waynesville:

DR JOHN WARNER HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; CLINTON, IL)
ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; LINCOLN, IL)
ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER (about 22 miles; BLOOMINGTON, IL)

Political contributions by individuals in Waynesville, IL

Amtrak stations near Waynesville:

15 miles: LINCOLN (BROADWAY AT CHICAGO ST.). Services: free short-term parking, free long-term parking.
20 miles: BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL (NORMAL, 100 E. PARKINSON ST.). Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.

Operable nuclear power plant near Waynesville:

11 miles: Clinton in Clinton, IL.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Waynesville:

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 20 miles; NORMAL, IL; Full-time enrollment: 18,785)
ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (about 24 miles; BLOOMINGTON, IL; FT enrollment: 2,019)
HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 27 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 2,390)
MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY (about 29 miles; DECATUR, IL; FT enrollment: 2,274)
BRADLEY UNIVERSITY (about 41 miles; PEORIA, IL; FT enrollment: 5,262)
LINCOLN LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 43 miles; SPRINGFIELD, IL; FT enrollment: 3,756)
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD (about 43 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 2,357)

Library in Waynesville:

WAYNESVILLE TWP. LIB. (Operating income: $62,866; Location: 303 EAST SECOND STREET; 12,575 books; 415 video materials; 2 serial subscriptions)

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Cemeteries: Union Cemetery (1), Evergreen Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Average household size:

This village:	2.4 people
Illinois:	2.6 people

Percentage of family households:

This village:	71.9%
Whole state:	67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This village:	7.0%
Whole state:	4.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:

This village:	7.8%
Whole state:	10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:

This village:	1.2%
Whole state:	5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Waynesville, IL

Waynesville compared to Illinois state average:

Median house value below state average.
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage significantly below state average.
Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
House age above 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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Educational Attainment

School Enrollment by Level of School

Waynesville mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Utility gas (92%) Electricity (4%) Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4%)

Religion statistics for Waynesville

Adherents

Name	Christian Churches and Churches of Christ	Catholic Church	United Methodist Church	Assemblies of God	New Testament Association Independent Baptist Churches/Other Fundamental Baptists
Adherents	39.7%	20.6%	18.4%	4.1%	3.3%
Congregations	23.3%	10.0%	23.3%	3.3%	3.3%

Name	Church of the Nazarene	Presbyterian Church (USA)	Southern Baptist Convention	Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)	Other religions
Adherents	3.2%	3.0%	2.0%	1.5%	4.1%
Congregations	3.3%	3.3%	6.7%	6.7%	16.7%

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	$234
Other Government Administration	0	$0		1	$83
Streets and Highways	0	$0		1	$248
Welfare	0	$0		2	$234
Sewerage	0	$0		2	$502
Water Supply	0	$0		2	$695
Totals for Government	0	$0		9	$1,996

Waynesville government finances in 2002:

Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $55,000
General - Other: $50,000

Water Utilities: $50,000
Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $4,000
Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $14,000
General Revenue, NEC: $3,000
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $449,000
Revenue - Water Utilities: $48,000
State Intergovernmental - General Support: $37,000
Highways: $13,000
Tax - Property: $18,000
Total Salaries & Wages: $44,000

6.49% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,095 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.49%
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 McLean County, IL	1.75% ($39,018 average AGI)
from Macon County, IL	0.92% ($38,950)
from Champaign County, IL	0.55% ($27,556)

6.23% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($37,178 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.23%
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 McLean County, IL	1.45% ($34,787 average AGI)
to Macon County, IL	0.62% ($31,750)
to Champaign County, IL	0.48% ($40,677)

Strongest AM radio stations in Waynesville:

WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
WMBD (1470 AM; 5 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
WILL (580 AM; 5 kW; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
WJBC (1230 AM; 1 kW; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WVEL (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PEKIN, IL)
KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
WLLM (1370 AM; 1 kW; LINCOLN, IL; Owner: CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Waynesville:

WBNQ (101.5 FM; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WBWN (104.1 FM; LE ROY, IL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WILL-FM (90.9 FM; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
WIHN (96.7 FM; NORMAL, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
WMHX (93.9 FM; LINCOLN, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
WDKR (107.3 FM; MAROA, IL; Owner: WDKR, INC.)
WGLT (89.1 FM; NORMAL, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY)
W264AG (100.7 FM; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: CENTRAL ILLINOIS RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
WGLO (95.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
WCBU (89.9 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: BRADLEY UNIVERSITY)
WSOY-FM (102.9 FM; DECATUR, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
WXFM-FM (99.3 FM; MOUNT ZION, IL; Owner: TECHNICOM, INC.)
WRPW (92.9 FM; COLFAX, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Waynesville:

WBUI (Channel 23; DECATUR, IL; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
WAND (Channel 17; DECATUR, IL; Owner: WAND(TV) PARTNERSHIP)
WCIA (Channel 3; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF CHAMPAIGN, L.L.C.)
WRSP-TV (Channel 55; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SPRINGFIELD BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
WICS (Channel 20; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: WICS LICENSEE, LLC)
WILL-TV (Channel 12; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BD. OF TRUSTEES)
WYZZ-TV (Channel 43; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: WYZZ LICENSEE, INC.)
W51CT (Channel 51; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
W52BR (Channel 52; CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL; Owner: MARCIA COHEN)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1

DAVID SEYKOTA, 12626n 125e Tw -- 8831394, Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 76.2 m
Registrant: Holland And Knight LLP, 2099 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1

Lat: 40.238833 Lon: -89.126333, Call Sign: WPXZ475
Assigned Frequencies : 451.887 MHz, 451.825 MHz, 451.937 MHz, 452.150 MHz, 452.737 MHz
Grant Date: 07/07/2003, Expiration Date: 07/07/2013, Certifier: Jim Hubrich
Registrant: Commenco Inc, 4901 Bristol Ave, Kansas City, MO 64129, Phone: (816) 453-2166, Fax: (816) 753-3688

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1

WAYNESVILLE, 2.75 Mi Sse, Overall height: 48.2 m, Call Sign: WBA951, Licensee ID: L00115313
3750.00 MHz, 3830.00 MHz, 3910.00 MHz, 3990.00 MHz, 4070.00 MHz, 4150.00 MHz, 3750.00 MHz, 3830.00 MHz, 3910.00 MHz, 3990.00 MHz... (+14 more)
Grant Date: 12/19/2000, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancelation Date: 11/24/2003
Registrant: Mci Worldcom Network Services, Inc. (Debtor-In-Possession)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2

Call Sign: KC9PIO, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01476947
Grant Date: 03/23/2009, Expiration Date: 03/23/2019, Certifier: Justine L Aldred
Registrant: Justine L Aldred, 14930 Fairview Rd, Waynesville, IL 61778
Call Sign: KC9PIP, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01476948
Grant Date: 03/23/2009, Expiration Date: 03/23/2019, Certifier: Justin S Aldred
Registrant: Justin S Aldred, 14930 Fairview Rd, Waynesville, IL 61778

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 2

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