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Clifton, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 1,316 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -0.1%
 
Males: 658  (50.0%)
Females: 658  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

40.7 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 60927.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $81,705 (it was $47,216 in 2000)
Clifton:

$81,705
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $40,169 (it was $20,618 in 2000)

Clifton village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $178,361 (it was $93,900 in 2000)
Clifton:

$178,361
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $180,928; detached houses: $183,500; mobile homes: $71,176

Median gross rent in 2022: $853.

March 2022 cost of living index in Clifton: 85.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.4%
(8.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 45.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 44.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Clifton, IL (2022)
    • 1,19994.0%White alone
    • 423.3%Hispanic
    • 151.2%Two or more races

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Clifton, Illinois as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Clifton is 1,469 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: American (24.7%), German (20.7%), French (16.8%), Irish (8.5%), English (6.8%), French Canadian (4.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/28/1901

Elevation: 661 feet

Land area: 0.89 square miles.

Population density: 1,484 people per square mile   (low).

Clifton, Illinois map

1 resident is foreign born

This village:

0.1%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,653 (2.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,053 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Joliet, IL (42.4 miles , pop. 106,221).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (64.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Ashkum, IL (2.0 miles ),
Chebanse, IL (2.2 miles ),
Sammons Point, IL (2.8 miles ),
Danforth, IL (2.9 miles ),
Irwin, IL (2.9 miles),
Martinton, IL (3.3 miles ),
Papineau, IL (3.4 miles),
Herscher, IL (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 40.93 N, Longitude: 87.93 W

Area code: 815

Distribution of median household income in Clifton, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Clifton, IL in 2022
Clifton satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $700,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $320,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $240,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $321,400
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $205,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $152,800
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $152,800
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $147,500
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $147,500
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $147,500
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $147,500
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $147,500
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $147,500
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Clifton, IL residents
Average permit cost in Clifton, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.8%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Clifton, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.4%)
  • Educational services (8.9%)
  • Construction (7.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.7%)
  • Truck transportation (3.5%)
  • Chemicals (3.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.9%)
  • Educational services (6.9%)
  • Truck transportation (6.4%)
  • Machinery (4.3%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.0%)
  • Chemicals (4.0%)
  • Health care (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.0%)
  • Educational services (11.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.2%)
  • Social assistance (3.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.0%)
Most common occupations in Clifton, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.2%)
  • Carpenters (5.2%)
  • Engineers (4.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.8%)
  • Registered nurses (4.8%)

Average climate in Clifton, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Clifton, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 97.3. This is worse than average.

City:

97.3
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2000 was 0.201. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 24.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.201
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2000 was 9.21. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 24.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.21
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.5. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 24.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.5
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Clifton-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 80% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/17/1963, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.1 miles away from the Clifton village center killed one person and injured 70 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 8/28/1990, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 41.4 miles away from the village center killed 29 people and injured 350 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Clifton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 72% 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 171.7 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 146.2 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 171.8 miles away from Clifton center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 204.0 miles away from Clifton 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 170.1 miles away from Clifton center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 162.3 miles away from Clifton 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 Iroquois County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 5, Floods: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Clifton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Clifton:

  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (provides emergency services, 335 E 5TH AVENUE)
  • A MERKLE C KNIPPRATH N H (RURAL ROUTE 1)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Clifton:

  • SHAPIRO DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; KANKAKEE, IL)
  • RIVER COURT (Hospital, about 13 miles away; KANKAKEE, IL)
  • DEARBORN COURT (Hospital, about 13 miles away; KANKAKEE, IL)
  • R.M.C. HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; KANKAKEE, IL)
  • GILMAN HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; GILMAN, IL)
  • STATION COURT (Hospital, about 14 miles away; KANKAKEE, IL)
  • EAGLE COURT (Hospital, about 14 miles away; KANKAKEE, IL)

Airports located in Clifton:

Amtrak stations near Clifton:

  • 13 miles: GILMAN (U.S. 24 & U.S. 45) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.
  • 14 miles: KANKAKEE (199 S. EAST AVE.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, full-service food facilities, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Clifton:

  • Kankakee Community College (about 13 miles; Kankakee, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,969)
  • Olivet Nazarene University (about 16 miles; Bourbonnais, IL; FT enrollment: 4,731)
  • Governors State University (about 38 miles; University Park, IL; FT enrollment: 4,043)
  • Joliet Junior College (about 42 miles; Joliet, IL; FT enrollment: 11,401)
  • University of St Francis (about 43 miles; Joliet, IL; FT enrollment: 2,454)
  • Prairie State College (about 44 miles; Chicago Heights, IL; FT enrollment: 4,050)
  • Lewis University (about 48 miles; Romeoville, IL; FT enrollment: 5,739)

Public high school in Clifton:

  • CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 1134 E 3100 NORTH RD, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Clifton:

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Libraries in Clifton:

  • CENTRAL CITIZENS' LIBRARY DISTRICT (Operating income: $194,898; Location: 1134 EAST 3100 NORTH ROAD; 41,707 books; 42 e-books; 375 audio materials; 397 video materials; 4 local licensed databases; 20 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 35 print serial subscriptions; 4 electronic serial subscriptions)
  • CLIFTON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $29,534; Location: 150 EAST FOURTH AVENUE; 6,915 books; 189 video materials; 1 state licensed databases; 46 print serial subscriptions; 1 electronic serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • St. Peter Catholic Church

Points of interest:

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

Churches in Clifton include: Clifton Baptist Church (A), Clifton Wesleyan Church (B), Zion Lutheran Church of Clifton (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Iroquois 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 Clifton and their reported violations in the past:

A MERKLE-C KNIPRATH HOME (Population served: 55, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JAN-05-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-14-2009)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2008 and MAR-2008, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-13-2008), St Compliance achieved (FEB-26-2008)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Clifton that have no violations reported:

  • CLIFTON (Population served: 1,468, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • LONGBRANCH (Population served: 117, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.7 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

73.7%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

8.2%
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: 0.0% of all households
2 people in other noninstitutional facilities in 2010

Banks with branches in Clifton (2011 data):

  • Iroquois Federal Savings and Loan Association: 175 E 4th Ave Branch at 175 East 4th Avenue, branch established on 1883/01/01. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $482.6 mil, Deposits: $352.4 mil, headquarters in Watseka, IL, positive income, 5 total offices
  • The First Trust and Savings Bank of Watseka, Illinois: Clifton Branch at 145 East Fifth Avenue, branch established on 1902/06/24. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $216.6 mil, Deposits: $189.9 mil, headquarters in Watseka, IL, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: First Trust Holdings, Inc., The

For population 15 years and over in Clifton:

Marital status in Clifton, IL
  • Never married: 27.4%
  • Now married: 55.8%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 3.6%
  • Divorced: 12.7%

For population 25 years and over in Clifton:

  • High school or higher: 96.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.9
Illinois average:

12.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Clifton
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Clifton, IL (based on Iroquois County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,17638
Mainline Protestant4,54927
Catholic3,8909
Other932
None14,010-
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: 9
Here:

2.98 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Iroquois County:

0.66 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
Iroquois County:

3.97 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 25
This county:

8.27 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

9.1%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Iroquois County:

27.3%
Illinois:

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

19.6%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Clifton:

50.2%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

48.0%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Clifton:

29.0
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Clifton:

19.2%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Clifton:

9.2%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

35.5%
State:

33.4%

General health condition:
Clifton:

57.7%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

78.2%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Clifton, IL Residents
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
Police Protection - Officers 1$5,154$61,8481$3,255
Streets and Highways 1$4,590$55,0801$4,338
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$949
Financial Administration 0$0 1$949
Water Supply 0$0 1$1,356
Sewerage 0$0 1$5,423
Totals for Government 2$9,744$58,4646$16,270

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $735,000 ($558.51)
    Regular Highways: $234,000 ($177.81)
    Central Staff Services: $161,000 ($122.34)
    Parks and Recreation: $107,000 ($81.31)
    Police Protection: $61,000 ($46.35)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $116,000 ($88.15)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $210,000 ($159.57)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $239,000 ($181.61)
    Solid Waste Management: $108,000 ($82.07)
    Other: $74,000 ($56.23)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $12,000 ($9.12)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($2.28)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($0.76)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $126,000 ($95.74)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $269,000 ($204.41)
    Highways: $37,000 ($28.12)
  • Tax - Property: $132,000 ($100.30)
    Public Utilities Sales: $15,000 ($11.40)
    Other License: $6,000 ($4.56)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,895,000 ($2199.85)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,702,000 ($2053.19)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $193,000 ($146.66)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $590,000 ($448.33)

Businesses in Clifton, IL

  • Curves: 1
  • Dairy Queen: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Clifton:

  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WGFA (1360 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WATSEKA, IL; Owner: IROQUOIS COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WKAN (1320 AM; 1 kW; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WIND (560 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Clifton:

  • WGFA-FM (94.1 FM; WATSEKA, IL; Owner: IROQUOIS COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVLI (95.1 FM; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: MILNER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKIF (92.7 FM; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM OF ILLINOIS, INC.)
  • WONU (89.7 FM; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY)
  • WKCC (91.1 FM; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: KANKAKEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WAWF (88.3 FM; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WRZA (99.9 FM; PARK FOREST, IL; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WJEZ (98.9 FM; DWIGHT, IL; Owner: LIVINGSTON COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WYKT (105.5 FM; WILMINGTON, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WYST (107.7 FM; FAIRBURY, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WIVR (101.7 FM; KENTLAND, IN; Owner: MILNER BROADCASTING ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WRXQ (100.7 FM; COAL CITY, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WYBA (102.3 FM; CRETE, IL; Owner: DONTRON INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Clifton:

  • W34CD (Channel 34; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WYIN (Channel 56; GARY, IN; Owner: NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)

Clifton fatal accident list:

Nov 17, 2017 05:00 PM, Main St, Lat: 40.933597, Lon: -87.934775, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 29Number of bridges
  • 299ft / 91.2mTotal length
  • $219,000Total costs
  • 79,775Total average daily traffic
  • 29,880Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Clifton, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 111960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 62000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Clifton, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

28 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Clifton)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 5th And Main St (Lat: 40.935306 Lon: -87.935028), Call Sign: KAR448,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.205 MHz, Grant Date: 05/08/2013, Expiration Date: 03/07/2023, Cancellation Date: 05/13/2023, Registrant: Spectrum Pro, Baraboo, WI 53913, Phone: (608) 356-7257, Email:

  • Clifton Sub Sta 43 1 Mi S Of (Lat: 40.913083 Lon: -87.945028), Call Sign: WGZ934,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.471 MHz, Grant Date: 08/24/2011, Expiration Date: 10/18/2021, Cancellation Date: 12/18/2021, Registrant: Prairie Power, Inc, 2103 S Main St, Jacksonville, IL 62651, Phone: (217) 245-6161, Fax: (217) 245-1705, Email:

  • 525 E 1st Ave (Lat: 40.940583 Lon: -87.941972), Call Sign: KNCZ323, Licensee ID: L00445968,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.515 MHz, Grant Date: 09/05/2002, Expiration Date: 09/22/2012, Cancellation Date: 11/24/2012, Registrant: Eldon S Buff, 3rd & Main Sts, Clifton, IL 60927, Phone: (815) 694-2041


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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

FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: COSMOS PHASE II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 DCDI (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 13KW, N13KW, N-13KW, Serial Number: KW513, Year manufactured: 2000, Airworthiness Date: 01/22/2010, Certificate Issue Date: 02/15/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Kurt R Warmbir, 3113 N 400 East Rd, Clifton, IL 60927
  • Aircraft: BEECH C24R (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 178 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 18793, N18793, N-18793, Serial Number: MC-506, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 05/16/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 04/24/1991
    Registrant (Individual): Robert D Berns, 490 E 2950 North Rd, Clifton, IL 60927
  • Aircraft: BENSEN B-8MAJ (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 45 mph), Engine: MCCULLOCH 4318A&E/0-100 (72 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2412, N2412, N-2412, Serial Number: 2415GS, Airworthiness Date: 02/26/1971, Certificate Issue Date: 09/14/1993
    Registrant (Individual): Larry D Hixson, Po Box 307, Clifton, IL 60927
  • Aircraft: VAN DEVENTER BRUCE W QUICKSILVER SPORT (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 SERIES (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 5606D, N5606D, N-5606D, Serial Number: 077, Year manufactured: 1989, Airworthiness Date: 10/13/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 10/18/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Bruce S Rayman, 2871 N Us Highway 45-52, Clifton, IL 60927
  • Aircraft: BEECH D50C (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 167 mph), Engine: LYCOMING GO-480 SERIES (295 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 98SC, N98SC, N-98SC, Serial Number: DH-276, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 06/06/1960, Certificate Issue Date: 04/18/2018
    Registrant (Individual): David A Thompsen, 3139 N 1200 East Rd, Clifton, IL 60927

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 fires per year is 13. The highest number of fire incidents - 27 took place in 2013, and the least - 1 in 2002. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Clifton, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (45.4%), and Outside Fires (32.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Clifton, IL
    • 10445.4%Structure Fires
    • 7532.8%Outside Fires
    • 4318.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 73.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Clifton, IL
Most common first names in Clifton, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1777.3 years
George1479.4 years
Robert1276.1 years
John1273.7 years
Edward983.9 years
Harold974.6 years
Arthur978.6 years
Irene979.6 years
Henry981.7 years
Mary974.9 years
Most common last names in Clifton, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Hansen1173.2 years
Rabideau876.1 years
Jensen886.8 years
Peters868.1 years
Miller882.1 years
Behrends778.0 years
Reid774.6 years
Harling766.7 years
Laurent778.5 years
Meier777.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Clifton, IL
  • 84.2%Utility gas
  • 13.5%Electricity
  • 2.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Clifton, IL
  • 51.3%Electricity
  • 48.7%Utility gas


Clifton compared to Illinois 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 below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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