Willow Hill, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 170 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -32.0%
 
Males: 70  (41.7%)
Females: 100  (58.3%)
Median resident age:

31.6 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62480.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $33,119 (it was $26,429 in 2000)
Willow Hill:

$33,119
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $17,459 (it was $10,926 in 2000)

Willow Hill village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $57,875 (it was $28,200 in 2000)
Willow Hill:

$57,875
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $92,332; detached houses: $108,073; mobile homes: $56,305

Median gross rent in 2022: $769.

March 2022 cost of living index in Willow Hill: 84.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 55.9%

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Willow Hill, Illinois as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Willow Hill is 86 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (39.5%), American (25.6%), English (9.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/14/1901

Elevation: 502 feet

Land area: 1.04 square miles.

Population density: 164 people per square mile   (very low).

Willow Hill, Illinois map

2 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.8%
Illinois:

14.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Willow Hill village:

0.7% ($199)
Illinois:

1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Terre Haute, IN (47.0 miles , pop. 59,614).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Indianapolis, IN (114.2 miles , pop. 781,870).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (197.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Ste. Marie, IL (2.1 miles ),
Oblong, IL (2.5 miles ),
Newton, IL (2.8 miles ),
Yale, IL (2.9 miles),
Rose Hill, IL (3.2 miles),
Stoy, IL (3.2 miles),
Hidalgo, IL (3.6 miles),
Annapolis, IL (3.9 miles)

Latitude: 39.00 N, Longitude: 88.02 W

Area code: 618

Distribution of median household income in Willow Hill, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Willow Hill, IL in 2022
Willow Hill satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Willow Hill, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Apparel (8.7%)
  • Printing & related support activities (8.7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7.1%)
  • Food (6.3%)
  • Truck transportation (6.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (12.0%)
  • Construction (8.0%)
  • Machinery (8.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.0%)
  • Food (6.7%)
  • Apparel (6.7%)
  • Printing & related support activities (6.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (13.7%)
  • Printing & related support activities (11.8%)
  • Apparel (11.8%)
  • Health care (11.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.8%)
  • Food (5.9%)
  • Truck transportation (5.9%)
Most common occupations in Willow Hill, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (12.7%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (5.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.6%)
  • Printing workers (5.6%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.8%)
  • Woodworkers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (18.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.7%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (9.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.7%)
  • Printing workers (6.7%)
  • Woodworkers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (15.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7.8%)
  • Legal support workers (5.9%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.9%)

Average climate in Willow Hill, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 58.9. This is better than average.

City:

58.9
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.7
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Willow Hill-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 51% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1990, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 3.6 miles away from the Willow Hill village center injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/2/1990, a category F4 tornado 19.4 miles away from the village center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Willow Hill-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 185% greater 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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 38.4 miles away from Willow Hill 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 14.2 miles away from Willow Hill center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 38.4 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) earthquake occurred 71.1 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 37.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 28.3 miles away from Willow Hill 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 Jasper County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Willow Hill topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Willow Hill:

  • RIDGEVIEW CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; OBLONG, IL)
  • NEWTON REST HAVEN (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; NEWTON, IL)
  • CRAWFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; ROBINSON, IL)
  • CRAWFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LTC (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; ROBINSON, IL)
  • SOUTH HAVEN HOME (Hospital, about 15 miles away; ROBINSON, IL)
  • ROBINSON DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; ROBINSON, IL)
  • COTILLION RIDGE NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; ROBINSON, IL)

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

  • Vincennes University (about 35 miles; Vincennes, IN; Full-time enrollment: 9,876)
  • Eastern Illinois University (about 35 miles; Charleston, IL; FT enrollment: 9,414)
  • Lake Land College (about 36 miles; Mattoon, IL; FT enrollment: 7,499)
  • Wabash Valley College (about 42 miles; Mount Carmel, IL; FT enrollment: 2,142)
  • Indiana State University (about 47 miles; Terre Haute, IN; FT enrollment: 10,925)
  • Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (about 51 miles; Terre Haute, IN; FT enrollment: 2,123)
  • Kaskaskia College (about 70 miles; Centralia, IL; FT enrollment: 3,867)

Public high schools in Willow Hill:

  • ASSIST TAOEP 12 (Location: 213 S CUMBERLAND ST, Grades: 6-12)
  • ASSIST RSSP 12 (Location: 213 S CUMBERLAND ST, Grades: 6-12)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Willow Hill Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Jasper County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.6 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

68.2%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

13.6%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 2.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Willow Hill:

Marital status in Willow Hill, IL
  • Never married: 27.0%
  • Now married: 48.6%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 9.3%
  • Divorced: 13.8%

For population 25 years and over in Willow Hill:

  • High school or higher: 84.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 2.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.1
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Willow Hill, IL (based on Jasper County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,3352
Evangelical Protestant1,71019
Mainline Protestant1,0138
Other2-
None4,638-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Here:

1.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Jasper County:

1.03 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Jasper County:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Here:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Jasper County:

9.1%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.7%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Jasper County:

16.6%
Illinois:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
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$654
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$20
Water Supply 0$0 3$567
Totals for Government 0$0 11$1,241

Willow Hill government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $33,000 ($194.12)
    Water Utilities: $29,000 ($170.59)
    Regular Highways: $24,000 ($141.18)
    Sewerage: $22,000 ($129.41)
    Parks and Recreation: $8,000 ($47.06)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($5.88)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $1,000 ($5.88)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($35.29)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $1,000 ($5.88)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $11,000 ($64.71)

Willow Hill government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $20,000 ($117.65)
    Other: $10,000 ($58.82)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($17.65)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($5.88)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $47,000 ($276.47)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $34,000 ($200.00)
    Highways: $6,000 ($35.29)
  • Tax - Property: $24,000 ($141.18)

Willow Hill government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $144,000 ($847.06)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $140,000 ($823.53)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,000 ($23.53)

Willow Hill government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $632,000 ($3717.65)

Strongest AM radio stations in Willow Hill:

  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WLBH (1170 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MATTOON, IL; Owner: MATTOON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WPFR (1480 AM; 5 kW; TERRE HAUTE, IN)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Willow Hill:

  • WUSI (90.3 FM; OLNEY, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF S. ILL. UNIVER.)
  • WTYE (101.7 FM; ROBINSON, IL; Owner: ANN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WIKK (103.5 FM; NEWTON, IL; Owner: V.L.N. BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCBH (104.3 FM; CASEY, IL; Owner: TWO PETAZ, INC.)
  • WHQQ (98.9 FM; NEOGA, IL; Owner: WSHY, INC.)
  • WMMC (105.9 FM; MARSHALL, IL; Owner: JDL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCRC (95.7 FM; EFFINGHAM, IL; Owner: TWO PETAZ, INC.)
  • WSEI (92.9 FM; OLNEY, IL; Owner: V.L.N. BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Willow Hill:

  • WUSI-TV (Channel 16; OLNEY, IL; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • W57AO (Channel 57; ROBINSON, IL; Owner: FULL GOS. BUS. MENS. FELLOW INTL.)
  • WTWO (Channel 2; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF THE MIDWEST, INC.)
  • WBAK-TV (Channel 38; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: INDIANA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WEIU-TV (Channel 51; CHARLESTON, IL; Owner: EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WTHI-TV (Channel 10; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 18Number of bridges
  • 108ft / 32.5mTotal length
  • $495,000Total costs
  • 9,225Total average daily traffic
  • 1,224Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,527Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Willow Hill, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 62000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Willow Hill, IL

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Well Site (Lat: 38.995889 Lon: -88.035583), Type: Building, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPLT786,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.800 MHz, Grant Date: 02/03/1998, Expiration Date: 02/03/2003, Cancellation Date: 05/11/2003, Certifier: Patricia Burtch, Registrant: National License Corporation, 9050 Briarclift Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46256-2206, Fax: (800) 841-0516


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KC9OVN, Licensee ID: L01453388, Grant Date: 12/12/2018, Expiration Date: 12/18/2028, Certifier: Bruce E Minor, Registrant: Bruce E Minor, 18433 E. 850th Ave, Willow Hill, IL 62480

  • Call Sign: KC9TVC, Licensee ID: L01625204, Grant Date: 12/18/2020, Expiration Date: 03/17/2031, Certifier: William E Leffler, Registrant: William E Leffler, 19344a E 1050 Ave, Willow Hill, IL 62480


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: BEECH 95 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 48CE, N48CE, N-48CE, Serial Number: TD-163, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 08/01/1958, Certificate Issue Date: 07/29/2020
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Clifford C Ehorn, 10523 N State Highway 49, Willow Hill, IL 62480, Other Owners: Judith D Ehorn

Most common first names in Willow Hill, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Charles982.8 years
Anna685.4 years
William678.0 years
Arthur579.8 years
John581.4 years
James567.8 years
Mary575.0 years
Edna487.0 years
Clyde472.0 years
Harold471.7 years
Most common last names in Willow Hill, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Chapman1071.8 years
Miller775.2 years
Roberts779.7 years
Cox681.5 years
Ferguson674.5 years
Coleman678.7 years
Manning684.3 years
Bruner573.2 years
Wilson582.4 years
Fear479.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Willow Hill, IL
  • 71.8%Utility gas
  • 16.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.3%Electricity
  • 1.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Willow Hill, IL
  • 75.0%Utility gas
  • 25.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Willow Hill compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly 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.
There are 4 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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