Florence, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 18 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -74.6%
Males: (45.5%)
Females: 10  (54.5%)
Median resident age:

66.2 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 62363

Estimated median household income in 2022: $25,428 (it was $20,000 in 2000)
Florence:

$25,428
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $17,172 (it was $9,878 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-701,519,587 (it was $19,300 in 2000)
Florence $-701,519,587
IL $251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $151,809; detached houses: $69,189; mobile homes: $409,653
March 2022 cost of living index in Florence: -7977.6 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 25.0%

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Ancestries: Polish (28.6%), Norwegian (14.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/30/1939

Elevation: 450 feet

Land area: 0.20 square miles.

Population density: 89 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Florence village:

1.0% ($199)
Illinois:

1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, IL (52.2 miles , pop. 111,454).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (72.0 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (216.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Detroit, IL (1.9 miles),
Milton, IL (2.2 miles ),
Valley City, IL (2.4 miles),
Time, IL (2.8 miles),
Winchester, IL (2.9 miles ),
Griggsville, IL (2.9 miles ),
Naples, IL (2.9 miles),
Exeter, IL (3.0 miles)

Latitude: 39.63 N, Longitude: 90.61 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 217

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

Florence satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.8%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +26 (+57.8%).

Average climate in Florence, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Florence-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 55% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/1/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 29.1 miles away from the Florence village center injured 15 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/24/1961, a category F3 tornado 29.2 miles away from the village center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Florence-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 264% 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 167.4 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 167.4 miles away from Florence 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 156.3 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 179.9 miles away from Florence center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 190.1 miles away from Florence 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 168.5 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 Pike County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 17, Storms: 15, Tornadoes: 4, Snows: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Florence topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Florence:

  • ILLINI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • KEPLEY HOUSE (Hospital, about 11 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • PIKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • PITTSFIELD MANOR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • EASTSIDE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Florence:

  • Lewis and Clark Community College (about 52 miles; Godfrey, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,189)
  • University of Illinois at Springfield (about 54 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 3,748)
  • Lincoln Land Community College (about 54 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 5,460)
  • Western Illinois University (about 59 miles; Macomb, IL; FT enrollment: 10,755)
  • Lindenwood University (about 59 miles; Saint Charles, MO; FT enrollment: 11,117)
  • St Charles Community College (about 61 miles; Cottleville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,302)
  • University of Missouri-St Louis (about 66 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 10,322)

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Pike 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:

1.8 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

57.1%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Florence:

Marital status in Florence, IL
  • Never married: 50.5%
  • Now married: 41.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.3%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Florence:

  • High school or higher: 50.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 35.7%
  • 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:

9.3
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Florence, IL (based on Pike County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,38334
Mainline Protestant1,77816
Catholic3641
Other2222
None9,683-
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: 5
Pike County:

3.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Pike County:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Here:

6.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
This county:

9.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.1%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Pike County:

27.0%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

7.6%
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
Hospitals 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Strongest AM radio stations in Florence:

  • 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.)
  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WGEM (1440 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • WLDS (1180 AM; daytime; 1 kW; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • WBBA (1580 AM; 0 kW; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: BROWN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Florence:

  • WIPA (89.3 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF IL AT SPRINGFIELD)
  • WBBA-FM (97.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: BROWN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KGRC (92.9 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • W202AV (88.3 FM; WHITE HALL, IL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WRLJ (88.3 FM; WHITE HALL, IL; Owner: CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY RADIO, INC)
  • WEAI (107.1 FM; LYNNVILLE, IL; Owner: JERDON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJVO (105.5 FM; SOUTH JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: MORGAN COUNTY B/CASTING CO., INC.)
  • KJFM (102.1 FM; LOUISIANA, MO; Owner: FOXFIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Florence:

  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • W49BS (Channel 49; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W53BP (Channel 53; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 381ft / 116mTotal length
  • $15,417,000Total costs
  • 14,875Total average daily traffic
  • 4,495Total average daily truck traffic
  • 12,122Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • FLORENCE, Lat: 42.219444 Lon: -89.623306, Call Sign: WQHT692,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.406 MHz, Grant Date: 11/02/2007, Expiration Date: 11/02/2017, Cancellation Date: 01/06/2018, Certifier: Ginger Binger, Registrant: Sensus, 450 N Gallatin Ave, Uniontown, PA 15401, Phone: (800) 637-3748, Fax: (800) 888-2403, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Florence, IL
  • 100.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Florence, IL
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Florence compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above 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.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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