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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (18.8%), Manufacturing (17.3%), Retail trade (12.0%).
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Washington County, Illinois business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...
Races in Washington County, Illinois:
Detached houses: $149,906Here: $149,906State: $269,211 Townhouses or other attached units: $120,012Here: $120,012State: $258,887 In 2-unit structures: $333,229Here: $333,229State: $320,810 Mobile homes: $37,428Here: $37,428State: $35,670
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Washington County is $390 a month. Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $492 a month. Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $632 a month.
Cities in this county include: Nashville, Okawville, Irvington, Ashley, Hoyleton, Radom, Richview, Addieville, Du Bois, Oakdale.
Neighboring counties: Clinton County , Jefferson County , Marion County , Perry County , Randolph County , St. Clair County .
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Notable locations in this county outside city limits:
Notable locations in Washington County: Little Bear Camping Area (A), Venedy Station (B), Lake View Picnic Area (C), Lazy L Picnic Area (D), The Pines Picnic Area (E), Ponderosa Picnic Area (F), Lookout Point Picnic Area (G), Bolo Townhall (H), Lively Grove Townhall (I), Pilot Knob Townhall (J). Display/hide their locations on the map Churches in Washington County include: Saint Pauls Church (A), Olive Branch Lutheran Church (B), Saint Anthonys Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map Cemeteries: Grand Point Cemetery (1), Harrymans Cemetery (2), Lively Cemetery (3), Kinyon Cemetery (4), Maxwell Cemetery (5), Beaucoup Cemetery (6), Salem Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map Lakes and reservoirs: Calamus Lake (A), Muddy Lake (B), Clear Lake (C), Temmes Pond (D), Halfmoon Lake (E), Turkey Lake (F), RC Kremmers Lake (G), Swan Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map Streams, rivers, and creeks: Buckingham Branch (A), Plum Creek (B), Brushy Creek (C), Elkhorn Creek (D), Sipple Slough (E), Carson Branch (F), Beaver Pond Creek (G), North Creek (H), Weaver Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map Parks in Washington County include: Posen Woods Nature Preserve (1), Washington County State Conservation Area (2). Display/hide their locations on the map
Notable locations in Washington County: Little Bear Camping Area (A), Venedy Station (B), Lake View Picnic Area (C), Lazy L Picnic Area (D), The Pines Picnic Area (E), Ponderosa Picnic Area (F), Lookout Point Picnic Area (G), Bolo Townhall (H), Lively Grove Townhall (I), Pilot Knob Townhall (J). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Washington County include: Saint Pauls Church (A), Olive Branch Lutheran Church (B), Saint Anthonys Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Grand Point Cemetery (1), Harrymans Cemetery (2), Lively Cemetery (3), Kinyon Cemetery (4), Maxwell Cemetery (5), Beaucoup Cemetery (6), Salem Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and reservoirs: Calamus Lake (A), Muddy Lake (B), Clear Lake (C), Temmes Pond (D), Halfmoon Lake (E), Turkey Lake (F), RC Kremmers Lake (G), Swan Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Buckingham Branch (A), Plum Creek (B), Brushy Creek (C), Elkhorn Creek (D), Sipple Slough (E), Carson Branch (F), Beaver Pond Creek (G), North Creek (H), Weaver Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Washington County include: Posen Woods Nature Preserve (1), Washington County State Conservation Area (2). Display/hide their locations on the map
Unemployment by year (%)
Current college students: 689 People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 79.1% People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 13.4%
Number of foreign born residents: 86 (64% naturalized citizens)
Mean travel time to work: 23.9 minutes
Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 58.3%
Housing units in structures:
Housing units in Washington County with a mortgage: 1,679 (112 second mortgage, 72 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 1,628
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Washington County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 2.9 times above overall U.S. average. Tornadoes in this county have caused one fatality and 4 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004. On 4/5/1985, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
Washington County-area historical earthquake activity is above Illinois state average. It is 62% smaller 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, Depth: 8.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 81.0 miles away from Washington County centerOn 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 86.6 miles away from the county centerOn 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 83.4 miles away from the county centerOn 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 90.7 miles away from Washington County centerOn 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 83.3 miles away from the county centerOn 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 71.2 miles away from Washington County centerMagnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
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5.91% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($36,687 average adjusted gross income)
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries. 4.52% relocated from other counties in Illinois ($27,696 average AGI) 1.39% relocated from other states ($8,992 average AGI)Washington County: 1.39%Illinois average: 2.13%
6.18% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,396 average adjusted gross income)
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries. 4.67% relocated to other counties in Illinois ($24,263 average AGI) 1.51% relocated to other states ($9,133 average AGI)Washington County: 1.51%Illinois average: 2.58%
Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.1 Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 11.4
Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 11.2 Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2003: 11.2
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 4.9 Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2003: 6.8
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 2,598 (2,344 aged, 254 disabled) Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 8% Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 7%
Household type by relationship
3,731 spouses, 4,652 children (4,338 natural, 46 adopted, 268 stepchildren), 138 grandchildren, 55 brothers or sisters, 27 parents, 53 other relatives, 212 non-relatives
Size of family households: 1,888 2-persons, 987 3-persons, 878 4-persons, 402 5-persons, 102 6-persons, 48 7-or-more-persons.
Size of nonfamily households: 1,409 1-person, 117 2-persons, 10 3-persons, 7 4-persons.
96.2% of residents of Washington County speak English at home. 1.2% of residents speak Spanish at home (64% speak English very well, 15% speak English well, 18% speak English not well, 3% don't speak English at all). 2.6% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (72% speak English very well, 24% speak English well, 3% speak English not well). 0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (89% speak English very well, 11% speak English well).
In fiscal year 2004: Federal Government expenditure: $84,823,000 ($5609 per capita) Department of Defense expenditure: $2,314,000 Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $38,443,000 Federal other direct payments to individuals: $24,039,000 Federal direct payments not to individuals: $8,978,000 Federal grants: $8,971,000 Federal procurement contracts: $855,000 ($98,000 Department of Defense) Federal salaries and wages: $3,537,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense) Federal Government direct loans: $5,056,000 Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $5,824,000 Federal Government insurance: $29,240,000
Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 0.60 millions of gallons per day (all from surface)
66% of Washington County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 52% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 71% lived in Illinois.
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $45,300
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Central Staff Services: $985,000
Regular Highways: $915,000
General - Other: $547,000
Police Protection: $484,000
Judicial and Legal Services: $447,000
Corrections - Other: $278,000
Financial Administration: $102,000
General Public Buildings: $55,000
General Revenue, NEC: $429,000
Highways: $529,000
Health & Hospitals: $205,000
All Other: $17,000
NEC: $5,000
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