Hamburg, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 96 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -23.8%
 
Males: 57  (60.1%)
Females: 39  (39.9%)
Median resident age:

57.7 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 62045

Estimated median household income in 2022: $42,329 (it was $31,250 in 2000)
Hamburg:

$42,329
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $16,476 (it was $17,290 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $81,867 (it was $33,500 in 2000)
Hamburg:

$81,867
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $209,359; detached houses: $211,216
March 2022 cost of living index in Hamburg: 84.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.3%

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Hamburg, Illinois as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Hamburg is 57 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (37.3%), American (31.7%), Polish (17.4%), English (5.0%), Irish (5.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/16/1902

Elevation: 445 feet

Land area: 0.52 square miles.

Population density: 184 people per square mile   (very low).

Hamburg, Illinois map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Hamburg village:

0.9% ($300)
Illinois:

1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Peters, MO (31.9 miles , pop. 51,381).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (48.9 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (240.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Elsberry, MO (2.4 miles ),
Annada, MO (2.5 miles),
Kampsville, IL (2.7 miles ),
Hardin, IL (2.7 miles ),
Eldred, IL (3.1 miles ),
Paynesville, MO (3.2 miles),
Foley, MO (3.6 miles),
Clarksville, MO (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 39.23 N, Longitude: 90.72 W

Area code: 618

Distribution of median household income in Hamburg, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Hamburg, IL in 2022

Hamburg satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Illinois:

4.2%

Average climate in Hamburg, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 93.6. This is worse than average.

City:

93.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 38.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

38.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.1. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 21.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.1
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Hamburg-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 52% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/1984, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.7 miles away from the Hamburg village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 1/24/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 39.2 miles away from the village center killed 3 people and injured 216 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Hamburg-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 295% 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 161.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 161.7 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 154.7 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 156.5 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 180.5 miles away from Hamburg center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 190.8 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 Calhoun County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 18, Storms: 16, Tornadoes: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hamburg topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Hamburg:

  • CALHOUN NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; HARDIN, IL)
  • CALHOUN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTME (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; HARDIN, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hamburg:

  • Lindenwood University (about 33 miles; Saint Charles, MO; Full-time enrollment: 11,117)
  • St Charles Community College (about 33 miles; Cottleville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,302)
  • Lewis and Clark Community College (about 34 miles; Godfrey, IL; FT enrollment: 4,189)
  • Maryville University of Saint Louis (about 43 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 3,651)
  • University of Missouri-St Louis (about 43 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 10,322)
  • Missouri Baptist University (about 43 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 2,898)
  • Washington University in St Louis (about 46 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 10,823)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: North Calhoun Fire Protection District Station 2 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Calhoun 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 Hamburg and their reported violations in the past:

THE PALACE (Population served: 60, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In AUG-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (APR-14-2009)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - Between JAN-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-14-2008), St Boil Water Order (AUG-14-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-14-2008), St Public Notif received (AUG-15-2008), St Compliance Meeting conducted (AUG-19-2008), St Compliance achieved (SEP-16-2008)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - Between JAN-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-14-2008), St Boil Water Order (MAR-14-2008), St Site Visit (enforcement) (APR-03-2008), St Formal NOV issued (APR-10-2008), St Public Notif received (APR-22-2008), St Compliance achieved (APR-23-2008)
Average household size:
This village:

2.2 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

68.4%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

7.0%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Hamburg:

Marital status in Hamburg, IL
  • Never married: 39.2%
  • Now married: 46.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.2%
  • Divorced: 7.5%

For population 25 years and over in Hamburg:

  • High school or higher: 79.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 7.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 36.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

15.9
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Hamburg, IL (based on Calhoun County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic2,8982
Evangelical Protestant8489
Mainline Protestant1855
None1,158-
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: 3
This county:

5.84 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
This county:

1.95 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Calhoun County:

21.41 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

9.5%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Calhoun County:

26.3%
Illinois:

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

9.8%
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 1$102
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$510
Totals for Government 0$0 9$612

Strongest AM radio stations in Hamburg:

  • 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.)
  • KIRL (1460 AM; 5 kW; ST. CHARLES, MO; Owner: BRONCO BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • 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.)
  • KFUO (850 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • KSIV (1320 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hamburg:

  • KPCR-FM (94.1 FM; BOWLING GREEN, MO; Owner: FOUR HIM ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.)
  • KGRC (92.9 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KFNS-FM (100.7 FM; TROY, MO; Owner: SIMULCAST, LLC)
  • KJFM (102.1 FM; LOUISIANA, MO; Owner: FOXFIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KFTK (97.1 FM; FLORISSANT, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WBBA-FM (97.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: BROWN RADIO GROUP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Hamburg:

  • K63FW (Channel 63; JAMESTOWN, MO; Owner: ROGER E. HARDERS)
  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)

Hamburg fatal accident list:

Oct 20, 2012 11:18 PM, Cr-2, Mozier Hollow Road, Lat: 39.262381, Lon: -90.728108, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Dec 26, 2004 12:25 AM, Cemetery Hill Rd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 82ft / 24.9mTotal length
  • $138,000Total costs
  • 2,500Total average daily traffic
  • 256Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,809Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • HAMBURG TOWER, 3.7 Miles Se Of (Lat: 39.203333 Lon: -90.655278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 50.3 m, Call Sign: KBV59,
    Assigned Frequencies: 957.350 MHz, Grant Date: 11/29/2017, Expiration Date: 12/24/2027, Cancellation Date: 02/18/2022, Registrant: Radyn, Inc, Silver Spring, MD 20914, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 576-4553, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KC9MDD, Licensee ID: L01322189, Grant Date: 09/10/2007, Expiration Date: 09/10/2017, Cancellation Date: 09/11/2019, Certifier: Gregory A Gresham, Registrant: Gregory A Gresham, Rr 1 Box 116 A, Hamburg, IL 62045


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Hamburg, IL
  • 68.2%Utility gas
  • 11.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.4%Electricity
  • 9.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Hamburg, IL
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Hamburg compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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