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Curran, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 211 (82% urban, 18% rural).
Males: 104  (49.7%)
Females: 107  (50.3%)
Median resident age:

42.3 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $73,784
Curran:

$73,784
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $41,645

Curran village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $160,500
Curran:

$160,500
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $131,235; detached houses: $194,286; mobile homes: $29,742

Median gross rent in 2022: $727.

March 2022 cost of living index in Curran: 85.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.7%

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Ancestries: German (40.6%), American (12.5%), Irish (10.9%), English (9.4%), Scottish (9.4%), French (3.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/24/2005

Elevation: 626 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, IL (7.1 miles , pop. 111,454).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (81.1 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (181.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Leland Grove, IL (2.3 miles ),
Jerome, IL (2.3 miles ),
Loami, IL (2.5 miles ),
Chatham, IL (2.5 miles ),
Southern View, IL (2.6 miles ),
Springfield, IL (2.7 miles ),
Berlin, IL (2.7 miles),
New Berlin, IL (2.7 miles )

Latitude: 39.74 N, Longitude: 89.77 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 217

Distribution of median household income in Curran, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Curran, IL in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
Illinois:

4.2%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

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

City:

101
U.S.:

73
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 2.10. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.10
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.369. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.369
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.6. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.6
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0102. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0102
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Curran-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 87% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/14/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 3.9 miles away from the Curran village center killed 2 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 8/6/1977, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.9 miles away from the village center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Curran-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 222% 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 134.9 miles away from Curran center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 135.0 miles away from Curran 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 119.4 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 162.0 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 135.4 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 178.6 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 Sangamon County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 6, Floods: 4, Tornadoes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Curran:

  • CONCORDIA VILLAGE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, IL)
  • ADVANCED HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LLC (Home Health Center, about 4 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, IL)
  • DAVITA - SPRINGFIELD MONTVALE DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, IL)
  • FIRST CARE HEALTHCARE, INC (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, IL)
  • GAINES MILL PLACE (Hospital, about 6 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, IL)
  • SANGAMON NURSING AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, IL)
  • LEWIS MEMORIAL CHRISTIAN VLG (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, IL)

Amtrak station near Curran:

  • 8 miles: SPRINGFIELD (WASHINGTON & 3RD STS.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Curran:

  • University of Illinois at Springfield (about 9 miles; Springfield, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,748)
  • Lincoln Land Community College (about 9 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 5,460)
  • Millikin University (about 43 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,419)
  • Richland Community College (about 48 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,434)
  • Lewis and Clark Community College (about 60 miles; Godfrey, IL; FT enrollment: 4,189)
  • Illinois Wesleyan University (about 67 miles; Bloomington, IL; FT enrollment: 2,323)
  • Bradley University (about 67 miles; Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,152)

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Sangamon County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.4 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

70.8%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

6.7%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Curran:

Marital status in Curran, IL
  • Never married: 32.0%
  • Now married: 49.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.0%
  • Divorced: 11.0%

For population 25 years and over in Curran:

  • High school or higher: 94.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.6
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Curran, IL (based on Sangamon County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant42,075115
Catholic31,73416
Mainline Protestant22,81161
Other6,66319
Black Protestant4,51313
Orthodox2801
None89,389-
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: 28
Here:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Sangamon County:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 5
Sangamon County:

0.26 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 67
This county:

3.46 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 156
Sangamon County:

8.05 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

9.8%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.9%
State:

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

13.0%
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$65
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$160
Totals for Government 0$0 9$224

Strongest AM radio stations in Curran:

  • WFMB (1450 AM; 1 kW; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WTAX (1240 AM; 1 kW; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMAY (970 AM; 1 kW; SPRINGFIELD, IL)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WLDS (1180 AM; daytime; 1 kW; JACKSONVILLE, IL)

Strongest FM radio stations in Curran:

  • WNNS (98.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: LONG NINE, INC.)
  • WDBR (103.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WFMB-FM (104.5 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WYMG (100.5 FM; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WQQL (101.9 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WQNA (88.3 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: CAPITAL AREA CAREER CENTER)
  • WLUJ (89.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WQLZ (92.7 FM; TAYLORVILLE, IL; Owner: LONG NINE, INC.)
  • WYVR (97.7 FM; PETERSBURG, IL; Owner: LONG NINE, INC.)
  • WUIS (91.9 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF IL AT SPRINGFIELD)
  • WSCT (90.5 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE)
  • WCVS-FM (96.7 FM; VIRDEN, IL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLWJ (88.1 FM; PETERSBURG, IL; Owner: CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WIBI (91.1 FM; CARLINVILLE, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WJVO (105.5 FM; SOUTH JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: MORGAN COUNTY B/CASTING CO., INC.)
  • WXAJ (99.7 FM; HILLSBORO, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W205BG (88.9 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: COVENANT NETWORK)

TV broadcast stations around Curran:

  • WICS (Channel 20; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: WICS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WRSP-TV (Channel 55; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SPRINGFIELD BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WCFN (Channel 49; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF CHAMPAIGN, L.L.C.)
  • W08DP (Channel 8; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: W. CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUC'L TELECOMM. CORPORATION)
  • W33AY (Channel 33; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W28BE (Channel 28; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: THE MARIAN CENTER)

Curran fatal accident list:

Nov 9, 2020 07:08 AM, Old Route 54, Lat: 39.737867, Lon: -89.787214, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Jun 6, 2011 11:00 PM, Vanderen St, Berry St, Lat: 39.741292, Lon: -89.771692, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 17, 2009 09:59 PM, I-72, Hannah Ln, Lat: 39.751825, Lon: -89.764031, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Oct 3, 2005 05:09 PM, Sr-136, Lat: 39.742830, Lon: -89.767000, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 14, 1998 00:20 AM, I-72, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 21Number of bridges
  • 171ft / 51.7mTotal length
  • $208,000Total costs
  • 116,800Total average daily traffic
  • 21,614Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Curran, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31900-1909
  • 11960-1969
  • 111970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Curran, IL

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • CURRAN SAD, Detector; Railroad Mp Dh-423.1 (Lat: 39.741389 Lon: -89.771222), Type: Bant, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 4 m, Call Sign: WNFJ766,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.115 MHz, 160.695 MHz, 160.440 MHz, Grant Date: 01/03/2024, Expiration Date: 03/04/2034, Certifier: Jerry R Celio, Registrant: Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 1200 Peachtreet Street, Ne , Box 123, Atlanta, GA 30309, Phone: (404) 582-6224, Fax: (404) 582-6209, Email:

  • L6 MOBILES, Lat: 39.734722 Lon: -89.799722, Call Sign: WPYG622,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.565 MHz, Grant Date: 05/16/2023, Expiration Date: 08/07/2033, Certifier: Jerry R Celio, Registrant: Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 650 West Peachtree Street Nw, Box 123, Atlanta, GA 30308, Phone: (404) 660-4050, Fax: (404) 582-6209, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1
  • 0.75 Mi W Of Int Of / 7s & 65 W (Lat: 39.699750 Lon: -89.782028), Overall height: 152 m, Call Sign: KNLM422,
    Assigned Frequencies: 931.062 MHz, Expiration Date: 02/28/2005, Cancellation Date: 10/07/1999, Registrant: Airtouch Paging, 12221 Merit Dr., Suite #800, Dallas, TX 75251, Phone: (972) 860-3269, Fax: (972) 860-3248, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Curran, IL
  • 73.9%Utility gas
  • 13.0%Electricity
  • 6.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.3%No fuel used
  • 2.2%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Curran, IL
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Curran compared to Illinois 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.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage 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 below state average.
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