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Atwood, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 1,105 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -14.3%
 
Males: 444  (40.2%)
Females: 661  (59.8%)
Median resident age:

41.7 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 61913.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $55,319 (it was $36,806 in 2000)
Atwood:

$55,319
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,622 (it was $18,028 in 2000)

Atwood village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $116,908 (it was $60,900 in 2000)
Atwood:

$116,908
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $144,750; detached houses: $143,075

Median gross rent in 2022: $681.

March 2022 cost of living index in Atwood: 84.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.5%
(9.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 28.6% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Atwood, IL (2022)
    • 93596.9%White alone
    • 90.9%Two or more races
    • 50.5%Asian alone

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 13 registered sex offenders living in Atwood, Illinois as of April 26, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Atwood is 85 to 1.


Crime rates in Atwood by year

Type

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2018

2019

2022
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(81.4)		0
(0.0)		1
(82.9)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(85.0)		1
(86.1)		1
(89.6)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(85.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		1
(81.7)		2
(162.9)		2
(164.1)		0
(0.0)		1
(83.7)		1
(83.8)		3
(254.9)		0
(0.0)		2
(179.2)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		4
(326.8)		3
(244.3)		5
(410.2)		2
(165.7)		2
(167.4)		1
(83.8)		1
(85.0)		1
(86.1)		12
(1,075)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		6
(490.2)		8
(651.5)		9
(738.3)		5
(414.3)		10
(836.8)		1
(83.8)		2
(169.9)		2
(172.1)		7
(627.2)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(85.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(82.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index58.8140.991.194.461.926.0164.081.8207.9

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Atwood, IL

Crime rate in Atwood detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

0.85
Illinois average:

3.15
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Ancestries: German (35.9%), Irish (18.2%), American (13.0%), English (4.7%), British (2.6%), Italian (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/07/1884

Elevation: 677 feet

Land area: 0.57 square miles.

Population density: 1,941 people per square mile   (low).

Atwood, Illinois map

8 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.8%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,317 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,037 (2.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Champaign, IL (24.1 miles , pop. 67,518).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Indianapolis, IN (123.0 miles , pop. 781,870).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (147.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Garrett, IL (1.4 miles),
Arthur, IL (2.4 miles ),
Hammond, IL (2.6 miles ),
Tuscola, IL (3.1 miles ),
Ivesdale, IL (3.2 miles ),
Bement, IL (3.2 miles ),
Lovington, IL (3.3 miles ),
Arcola, IL (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 39.80 N, Longitude: 88.46 W

Area code: 217

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

3.2%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +33 (+2.6%).
Most common industries in Atwood, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (12.7%)
  • Health care (8.3%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (8.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.6%)
  • Educational services (6.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.5%)
  • Chemicals (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.0%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (7.7%)
  • Educational services (5.8%)
  • Chemicals (5.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.1%)
  • Machinery (4.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (14.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.9%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (8.5%)
  • Construction (8.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.8%)
  • Educational services (6.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Atwood, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.3%)
  • Woodworkers (3.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.2%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (5.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Woodworkers (4.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Child care workers (3.8%)

Average climate in Atwood, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Atwood, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 101. This is worse than average.

City:

101
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.0661. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0661
U.S.:

0.2513
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.732. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.732
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.9. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 18.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.9
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Atwood-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 77% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/20/1976, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 17.9 miles away from the Atwood village center injured 18 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/22/1963, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.2 miles away from the village center injured 40 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Atwood-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 165% 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 98.3 miles away from Atwood 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 74.5 miles away from Atwood center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 98.3 miles away from Atwood center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 130.7 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 97.4 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 85.9 miles away from Atwood 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 Douglas County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 8, Floods: 5, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Atwood topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Atwood:

  • ARTHUR HOME, THE (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; ARTHUR, IL)
  • DOUGLAS COUNTY-JARMAN MEM HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 10 miles away; TUSCOLA, IL)
  • TUSCOLA HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; TUSCOLA, IL)
  • BEMENT HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; BEMENT, IL)
  • MOULTRIE CO COMMUNITY CENTER (Hospital, about 11 miles away; LOVINGTON, IL)
  • EASTVIEW TERRACE (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; SULLIVAN, IL)
  • PATTERSON HOUSE (Hospital, about 16 miles away; SULLIVAN, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Atwood:

  • Richland Community College (about 24 miles; Decatur, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,434)
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (about 25 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 47,528)
  • Parkland College (about 25 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 7,326)
  • Lake Land College (about 26 miles; Mattoon, IL; FT enrollment: 7,499)
  • Eastern Illinois University (about 27 miles; Charleston, IL; FT enrollment: 9,414)
  • Millikin University (about 28 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,419)
  • Danville Area Community College (about 52 miles; Danville, IL; FT enrollment: 2,229)

Public elementary/middle school in Atwood:

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Library in Atwood:

  • ATWOOD-HAMMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (Operating income: $153,868; Location: 123 NORTH MAIN STREET; 20,358 books; 1,334 audio materials; 1,921 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 16 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 32 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Atwood Fire Protection District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Atwood include: First Baptist Church (A), United Church of Atwood (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Atwood include: Atwood Park (1), Richey Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Atwood Tourist Center (110 South Main Street).

Douglas County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Atwood and their reported violations in the past:

ATWOOD (Population served: 1,250, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (AUG-11-2010), St Public Notif requested (AUG-16-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-16-2010), St Public Notif received (AUG-31-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-16-2012), St Compliance achieved (OCT-23-2012)
Average household size:
This village:

2.3 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

65.7%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

7.1%
Whole state:

6.3%


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

Banks with branches in Atwood (2011 data):

  • First State Bank: Atwood Branch at 131 North Main Street, branch established on 1919/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $229.1 mil, Deposits: $195.4 mil, headquarters in Monticello, IL, positive income, 6 total offices, Holding Company: First State Bancorp Of Monticello, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan

For population 15 years and over in Atwood:

Marital status in Atwood, IL
  • Never married: 23.9%
  • Now married: 62.1%
  • Separated: 3.9%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 4.6%

For population 25 years and over in Atwood:

  • High school or higher: 95.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.5
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Atwood, IL (based on Douglas County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,10041
Mainline Protestant4,99623
Catholic2,1043
Other1312
None6,649-
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: 12
This county:

6.14 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Douglas County:

7.16 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 20
Douglas County:

10.23 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

9.4%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Douglas County:

27.5%
State:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

17.5%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Atwood:

46.2%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

45.7%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Atwood:

28.4
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.5%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

5.0%
State:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Atwood:

6.8
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Atwood:

30.7%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Atwood:

54.8%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Atwood:

83.5%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Atwood, IL Residents

Atwood government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $282,000 ($255.20)
    Police Protection: $153,000 ($138.46)
    Regular Highways: $146,000 ($132.13)
    Central Staff Services: $69,000 ($62.44)
    General - Other: $51,000 ($46.15)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($4.52)
    Health - Other: $4,000 ($3.62)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($1.81)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $303,000 ($274.21)

Atwood government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $17,000 ($15.38)
    Fines and Forfeits: $16,000 ($14.48)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($0.90)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $349,000 ($315.84)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $226,000 ($204.52)
    Other: $33,000 ($29.86)
    Highways: $31,000 ($28.05)
  • Tax - Property: $152,000 ($137.56)
    Other License: $15,000 ($13.57)

Atwood government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $33,000 ($29.86)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $23,000 ($20.81)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $10,000 ($9.05)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $696,000 ($629.86)

Businesses in Atwood, IL

  • MasterBrand Cabinets: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Atwood:

  • WILL (580 AM; 5 kW; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • WLBH (1170 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MATTOON, IL; Owner: MATTOON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • 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)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, 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.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Atwood:

  • WILL-FM (90.9 FM; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • WZNX (106.7 FM; SULLIVAN, IL; Owner: WSHY, INC.)
  • WEBX (93.5 FM; TUSCOLA, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WXET (107.9 FM; ARCOLA, IL; Owner: PREMIER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WLBH-FM (96.9 FM; MATTOON, IL; Owner: MATTOON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMCI (101.3 FM; NEOGA, IL; Owner: THE CROMWELL GROUP, INC. OF ILLINOIS)
  • WIXY (100.3 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WKIO (92.5 FM; URBANA, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WLRW (94.5 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WEJT (105.1 FM; SHELBYVILLE, IL; Owner: THE CROMWELL GROUP, INC. OF ILLINOIS)
  • WCZQ (105.5 FM; MONTICELLO, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WWGO (92.1 FM; CHARLESTON, IL; Owner: WHQQ, INC)
  • WXFM-FM (99.3 FM; MOUNT ZION, IL; Owner: TECHNICOM, INC.)
  • WSOY-FM (102.9 FM; DECATUR, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WHMS-FM (97.5 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: D.W.S., INC.)
  • WGKC (105.9 FM; MAHOMET, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WZUS (100.9 FM; MACON, IL; Owner: THE CROMWELL GROUP, INC. OF ILLINOIS)
  • WQQB (96.1 FM; RANTOUL, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WPCD (88.7 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: PARKLAND COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Atwood:

  • WCIA (Channel 3; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF CHAMPAIGN, L.L.C.)
  • WBUI (Channel 23; DECATUR, IL; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WAND (Channel 17; DECATUR, IL; Owner: WAND(TV) PARTNERSHIP)
  • WILL-TV (Channel 12; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BD. OF TRUSTEES)
  • W52BR (Channel 52; CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL; Owner: MARCIA COHEN)
  • WICD (Channel 15; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: WICD LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WEIU-TV (Channel 51; CHARLESTON, IL; Owner: EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WRSP-TV (Channel 55; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SPRINGFIELD BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WICS (Channel 20; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: WICS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • W29BG (Channel 29; DECATUR, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • W58DA (Channel 58; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 108ft / 32.6mTotal length
  • 9,950Total average daily traffic
  • 1,353Total average daily truck traffic
  • 10,573Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Atwood, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Atwood, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Atwood)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Lat: 39.850861 Lon: -88.514500, Call Sign: WNBR792,
    Assigned Frequencies: 469.875 MHz, Grant Date: 12/25/2014, Expiration Date: 02/08/2025, Registrant: Federal License Management, 1784 E. 3rd Street Suite 269, Williamsport, PA 17701-3862, Phone: (570) 505-3894, Fax: (570) 651-9032, Email:

  • Lat: 39.800556 Lon: -88.462500, Call Sign: WQYA901,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.362 MHz, 173.362 MHz, Grant Date: 08/03/2016, Expiration Date: 08/03/2026, Certifier: Rob Bross, Registrant: Pros Rf, 5219 Adairville Road, Franklin, KY 42134, Phone: (270) 908-4402, Fax: (786) 549-7864, Email:

  • Lat: 39.808361 Lon: -88.462833, Call Sign: WQYC608,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.830 MHz, Grant Date: 08/17/2016, Expiration Date: 08/17/2026, Certifier: Mike Martin, Registrant: Lone Peak Licensing LLC, Draper, UT 84020-1336, Phone: (801) 938-9346, Fax: (801) 938-9465, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • AWDF365A0, Lat: 39.799417 Lon: -88.457583, Type: Building, Structure height: 25 m, Call Sign: WQLX341,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/18/2010, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Certifier: Bret Westwood, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone: (815) 544-1168, Fax: (815) 380-6512, Email:

  • AWDF365A90, Lat: 39.799417 Lon: -88.457583, Type: Building, Structure height: 25 m, Call Sign: WQLX341,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/18/2010, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Certifier: Bret Westwood, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone: (815) 544-1168, Fax: (815) 380-6512, Email:

  • AWDF365A180, Lat: 39.799417 Lon: -88.457583, Type: Building, Structure height: 25 m, Call Sign: WQLX341,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/18/2010, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Certifier: Bret Westwood, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone: (815) 544-1168, Fax: (815) 380-6512, Email:

  • AWDF365A270, Lat: 39.799417 Lon: -88.457583, Type: Building, Structure height: 25 m, Call Sign: WQLX341,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/18/2010, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Certifier: Bret Westwood, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone: (815) 544-1168, Fax: (815) 380-6512, Email:

  • PEO0419, Us Highway 135 And County Road 40 (Lat: 39.792250 Lon: -88.467889), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 78.3 m, Call Sign: WQTD498,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.24 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6256.54 MHz... (+4 more), Grant Date: 01/23/2024, Expiration Date: 01/09/2034, Certifier: Jeffrey Strenkowski, Registrant: Bluebird Network, 800 Nw Chipman Rd, Ste 5750, Lees Summit, MO 64063, Phone: (816) 237-2134, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Atwood)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3979F, N3979F, N-3979F, Serial Number: 36879, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 06/17/1958, Certificate Issue Date: 11/19/1996
    Registrant (Individual): Jack E Appleby, 275e County Road 1100 N, Atwood, IL 61913
  • Aircraft: LUSCOMBE 8E (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 86 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2926K, N2926K, N-2926K, Serial Number: 5653, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 06/16/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 09/20/1978
    Registrant (Individual): Wanda Adkisson, Po Box 593, Atwood, IL 61913
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/13/2018

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 10. The highest number of reported fires - 21 took place in 2010, and the least - 0 in 2008. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Atwood, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (40.1%), and Outside Fires (33.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Atwood, IL
    • 6940.1%Structure Fires
    • 5833.7%Outside Fires
    • 2615.1%Other
    • 1911.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Atwood, IL
Most common first names in Atwood, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Robert1574.2 years
Mary1478.1 years
John1072.9 years
Ethel978.8 years
Margaret880.8 years
George871.9 years
Dorothy769.0 years
Walter775.3 years
Donald777.6 years
Paul771.7 years
Most common last names in Atwood, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Harshbarger1679.7 years
Quick1480.2 years
Wierman1079.1 years
Schable884.4 years
Sanders876.7 years
Kamm686.7 years
Collins679.5 years
Baker683.5 years
Taylor677.9 years
Romine677.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Atwood, IL
  • 74.7%Utility gas
  • 21.4%Electricity
  • 1.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.1%Coal or coke
  • 0.8%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Atwood, IL
  • 50.7%Utility gas
  • 49.3%Electricity


Atwood compared to Illinois 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 significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 2 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.

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