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Irwin, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 67 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -27.2%
Males: 34  (52.2%)
Females: 33  (47.8%)
Median resident age:

43.7 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 60901

Estimated median household income in 2022: $80,425 (it was $35,417 in 2000)
Irwin:

$80,425
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $40,273 (it was $19,027 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $159,012 (it was $90,000 in 2000)
Irwin:

$159,012
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $144,029; detached houses: $141,315
March 2022 cost of living index in Irwin: 89.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Irwin, IL (2022)
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    • 36.5%Hispanic
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Ancestries: Irish (31.8%), Italian (9.1%), French (4.5%), French Canadian (4.5%), German (4.5%), Polish (4.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/25/1902

Elevation: 662 feet

Land area: 0.07 square miles.

Population density: 987 people per square mile   (low).

Irwin, Illinois map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,464 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,873 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Joliet, IL (33.8 miles , pop. 106,221).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (56.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Limestone, IL (2.2 miles ),
Chebanse, IL (2.3 miles ),
Herscher, IL (2.4 miles ),
Sammons Point, IL (2.6 miles ),
Bonfield, IL (2.7 miles ),
Kankakee, IL (2.8 miles ),
Clifton, IL (2.9 miles ),
Bradley, IL (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 41.05 N, Longitude: 87.99 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 815

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

Irwin satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $65,000
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.9%
Illinois:

4.2%

Average climate in Irwin, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Irwin, Illinois average temperatures Irwin, Illinois average precipitation Irwin, Illinois humidity Irwin, Illinois wind speed Irwin, Illinois snowfall Irwin, Illinois sunshine Irwin, Illinois clear and cloudy days
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 15.8 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 15.8 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 5.5 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 15.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.5
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Irwin-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 78% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/17/1963, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.6 miles away from the Irwin 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 32.9 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:

Irwin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 69% 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 180.0 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 154.5 miles away from Irwin center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 180.0 miles away from Irwin center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 212.3 miles away from Irwin center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 55.3 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) earthquake occurred 178.4 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 Kankakee County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 3

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Irwin:

  • R.M.C. HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; KANKAKEE, IL)
  • MILLER HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; KANKAKEE, IL)
  • SHAPIRO DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; KANKAKEE, IL)
  • RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; KANKAKEE, IL)
  • STATION COURT (Hospital, about 8 miles away; KANKAKEE, IL)
  • PRESENCE ST MARYS HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; KANKAKEE, IL)
  • PROVENA ST MARYS HOSPITAL-DIALYSIS CTR (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; KANKAKEE, IL)

Amtrak station near Irwin:

  • 8 miles: KANKAKEE (199 S. EAST AVE.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, full-service food facilities, public transit connection.

Operable nuclear power plants near Irwin:

  • 20 miles: Braidwood 2 in Braidwood, IL.
  • 20 miles: Braidwood 1 in Braidwood, IL.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Irwin:

  • Kankakee Community College (about 8 miles; Kankakee, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,969)
  • Olivet Nazarene University (about 10 miles; Bourbonnais, IL; FT enrollment: 4,731)
  • Governors State University (about 31 miles; University Park, IL; FT enrollment: 4,043)
  • Joliet Junior College (about 33 miles; Joliet, IL; FT enrollment: 11,401)
  • University of St Francis (about 34 miles; Joliet, IL; FT enrollment: 2,454)
  • Prairie State College (about 38 miles; Chicago Heights, IL; FT enrollment: 4,050)
  • Lewis University (about 39 miles; Romeoville, IL; FT enrollment: 5,739)

Points of interest:

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Church in Irwin: Saint James Catholic Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Kankakee County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.7 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

77.8%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

25.9%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Irwin:

Marital status in Irwin, IL
  • Never married: 31.1%
  • Now married: 51.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 11.0%

For population 25 years and over in Irwin:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.2%
  • Unemployed: 7.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 16.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.7
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Irwin, IL (based on Kankakee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic27,84018
Evangelical Protestant16,36467
Mainline Protestant8,00337
Black Protestant3,4809
Other4003
Orthodox601
None57,302-
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: 24
Kankakee County:

2.15 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Kankakee County:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Kankakee County:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 39
Kankakee County:

3.50 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 63
This county:

5.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.0%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.7%
Illinois:

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

12.6%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Irwin:

35.7%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

37.8%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Irwin:

29.7
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Irwin:

14.9%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

8.2%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Irwin:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Irwin:

23.0%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Irwin:

52.7%
State:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Irwin:

85.3%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Irwin, 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
Financial Administration 0$0 3$4,463
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$337
Totals for Government 0$0 4$4,800

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $36,000 ($537.31)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($89.55)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($29.85)

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

  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $9,000 ($134.33)
    General Revenue - Other: $3,000 ($44.78)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $10,000 ($149.25)
    Highways: $2,000 ($29.85)
  • Tax - Property: $4,000 ($59.70)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,148,000 ($17134.33)

Strongest AM radio stations in Irwin:

  • 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.)
  • WKAN (1320 AM; 1 kW; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WIND (560 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNTD (950 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: RADIO UNICA OF CHICAGO LICENSE CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Irwin:

  • 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)
  • WVLI (95.1 FM; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: MILNER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRZA (99.9 FM; PARK FOREST, IL; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WYKT (105.5 FM; WILMINGTON, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WRXQ (100.7 FM; COAL CITY, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WJEZ (98.9 FM; DWIGHT, IL; Owner: LIVINGSTON COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WYBA (102.3 FM; CRETE, IL; Owner: DONTRON INC.)
  • WGFA-FM (94.1 FM; WATSEKA, IL; Owner: IROQUOIS COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJCH (91.9 FM; JOLIET, IL; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WCCQ (98.3 FM; CREST HILL, IL; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF JOLIET, INC.)
  • WYXX (103.1 FM; MORRIS, IL; Owner: BIG CITY RADIO-CHI, L.L.C.)
  • W205AZ (88.9 FM; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Irwin:

  • WYIN (Channel 56; GARY, IN; Owner: NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W34CD (Channel 34; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WGBO-TV (Channel 66; JOLIET, IL; Owner: WGBO LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 30ft / 8.6mTotal length
  • 1,700Total average daily traffic
  • 233Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,081Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • 60901000000246, Lat: 41.051556 Lon: -87.984194, Type: Building, Structure height: 12.2 m, Call Sign: WQLX341,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/18/2010, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Certifier: Bret Westwood, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone: (815) 544-1168, Fax: (815) 380-6512, Email:

  • 60901000000246, Lat: 41.051528 Lon: -87.984194, Type: Building, Structure height: 12.2 m, Call Sign: WQLX341,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/18/2010, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Certifier: Bret Westwood, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone: (815) 544-1168, Fax: (815) 380-6512, Email:

  • ILX-IRW, 4459 Main St (Lat: 41.052417 Lon: -87.983111), Type: Silo, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WRMF710,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/01/2021, Expiration Date: 04/01/2031, Certifier: Luke Pack, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street Nw Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6744, Email:


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


Irwin compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value 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 below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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