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Mechanicsburg, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 657 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +44.1%
Males: 323  (49.2%)
Females: 334  (50.8%)
Median resident age:

45.1 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62545.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $79,161 (it was $36,250 in 2000)
Mechanicsburg:

$79,161
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $41,407 (it was $16,906 in 2000)

Mechanicsburg village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $202,404 (it was $55,600 in 2000)
Mechanicsburg:

$202,404
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $222,534; detached houses: $228,775; mobile homes: $59,632

Median gross rent in 2022: $766.

March 2022 cost of living index in Mechanicsburg: 84.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.8%

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  • Races in Mechanicsburg, IL (2022)
    • 68288.8%White alone
    • 9312.1%Two or more races
    • 202.6%Hispanic

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Mechanicsburg, Illinois as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Mechanicsburg is 310 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (25.5%), German (22.6%), Italian (12.1%), English (10.5%), Irish (6.1%), Scotch-Irish (3.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/29/1907

Elevation: 590 feet

Land area: 0.38 square miles.

Population density: 1,734 people per square mile   (low).

Mechanicsburg, Illinois map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,738 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,914 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, IL (13.6 miles , pop. 111,454).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (93.4 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (166.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Buffalo, IL (1.7 miles ),
Dawson, IL (2.1 miles ),
Mount Auburn, IL (2.8 miles ),
Riverton, IL (2.8 miles ),
Illiopolis, IL (2.9 miles ),
Spaulding, IL (2.9 miles ),
Rochester, IL (2.9 miles ),
Cornland, IL (3.0 miles)

Latitude: 39.81 N, Longitude: 89.40 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 217

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $50,000
  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $275,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $441,300
  • 2017: 4 buildings, average cost: $133,500
  • 2016: 7 buildings, average cost: $227,100
  • 2015: 8 buildings, average cost: $209,000
  • 2014: 12 buildings, average cost: $156,500
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $275,000
  • 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $118,300
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $226,300
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $35,000
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $35,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $35,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $35,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Mechanicsburg, IL residents
Average permit cost in Mechanicsburg, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Mechanicsburg, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (16.8%)
  • Public administration (13.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.3%)
  • Health care (10.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (8.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.3%)
  • Educational services (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (27.7%)
  • Public administration (12.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (10.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.2%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Truck transportation (3.8%)
  • Chemicals (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.4%)
  • Public administration (13.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (13.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.9%)
  • Social assistance (6.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.6%)
  • Personal & laundry services (5.6%)
Most common occupations in Mechanicsburg, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Top executives (4.2%)
  • Carpenters (4.2%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.7%)
  • Carpenters (7.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.2%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (11.1%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (7.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Cashiers (4.6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.6%)
  • Top executives (3.7%)

Average climate in Mechanicsburg, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Mechanicsburg, Illinois average temperatures Mechanicsburg, Illinois average precipitation Mechanicsburg, Illinois humidity Mechanicsburg, Illinois wind speed Mechanicsburg, Illinois snowfall Mechanicsburg, Illinois sunshine Mechanicsburg, Illinois clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 97.0. This is worse than average.

City:

97.0
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2015 was 0.725. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.725
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 28.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.8
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 13.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.6
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Mechanicsburg-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 92% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/14/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.1 miles away from the Mechanicsburg village center killed 2 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/5/1977, a category F4 tornado 31.5 miles away from the village center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Mechanicsburg-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 202% 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 124.1 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 124.1 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 105.9 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 153.2 miles away from Mechanicsburg 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 124.2 miles away from Mechanicsburg center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 109.4 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 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).
Mechanicsburg topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Mechanicsburg:

  • BROTHER JAMES COURT (Hospital, about 10 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, IL)
  • ADLOFF PLACE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, IL)
  • CURTISS COURT (Hospital, about 13 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, IL)
  • TAYLOR HOUSE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, IL)
  • ST. JOHNS HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, IL)
  • ST JOHNS HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 14 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, IL)
  • DOCTORS HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 14 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, IL)

Amtrak station near Mechanicsburg:

  • 14 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 Mechanicsburg:

  • University of Illinois at Springfield (about 13 miles; Springfield, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,748)
  • Lincoln Land Community College (about 13 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 5,460)
  • Millikin University (about 23 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,419)
  • Richland Community College (about 28 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,434)
  • Illinois Wesleyan University (about 52 miles; Bloomington, IL; FT enrollment: 2,323)
  • Illinois State University (about 53 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 18,804)
  • Heartland Community College (about 55 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 3,958)

Points of interest:

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

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:

2.7 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

76.1%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

10.8%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Mechanicsburg (2011 data):

  • Illini Bank: Mechanicsburg Facility at 600 West Main St., branch established on 1981/03/27. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $257.1 mil, Deposits: $215.6 mil, headquarters in Springfield, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 12 total offices, Holding Company: Illini Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Mechanicsburg:

Marital status in Mechanicsburg, IL
  • Never married: 24.0%
  • Now married: 58.1%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 9.7%

For population 25 years and over in Mechanicsburg:

  • High school or higher: 96.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 2.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.4
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Mechanicsburg, 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
Sangamon County:

1.44 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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
This county:

8.05 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

9.8%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Sangamon County:

27.9%
Illinois:

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

13.0%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Mechanicsburg:

61.7%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Mechanicsburg:

66.0%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.3
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Mechanicsburg:

14.4%
State:

20.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

28.9%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
This city:

69.9%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Mechanicsburg:

83.0%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Mechanicsburg, 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 1$76
Other and Unallocable 0$0 3$3,310
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$437
Totals for Government 0$0 13$3,823

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

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $212,000 ($322.68)
    Financial Administration: $83,000 ($126.33)
    Police Protection: $64,000 ($97.41)
    General Public Buildings: $56,000 ($85.24)
    Parks and Recreation: $18,000 ($27.40)
    Regular Highways: $13,000 ($19.79)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $47,000 ($71.54)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $47,000 ($71.54)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $36,000 ($54.79)

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

  • Charges - Other: $3,000 ($4.57)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($6.09)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $108,000 ($164.38)
    Highways: $15,000 ($22.83)
  • Tax - Property: $372,000 ($566.21)
    Other Selective Sales: $35,000 ($53.27)
    Other License: $4,000 ($6.09)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,928,000 ($2934.55)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,817,000 ($2765.60)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $148,000 ($225.27)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $37,000 ($56.32)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $405,000 ($616.44)

Strongest AM radio stations in Mechanicsburg:

  • WMAY (970 AM; 1 kW; SPRINGFIELD, IL)
  • 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.)
  • WFMB (1450 AM; 1 kW; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • 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.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WDZ (1050 AM; 1 kW; DECATUR, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WILL (580 AM; 5 kW; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)

Strongest FM radio stations in Mechanicsburg:

  • WUIS (91.9 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF IL AT SPRINGFIELD)
  • WDBR (103.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WQLZ (92.7 FM; TAYLORVILLE, IL; Owner: LONG NINE, INC.)
  • WSCT (90.5 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE)
  • WFMB-FM (104.5 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLUJ (89.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WMHX (93.9 FM; LINCOLN, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WDZQ (95.1 FM; DECATUR, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WXFM-FM (99.3 FM; MOUNT ZION, IL; Owner: TECHNICOM, INC.)
  • WDKR (107.3 FM; MAROA, IL; Owner: WDKR, INC.)
  • WQNA (88.3 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: CAPITAL AREA CAREER CENTER)
  • WNNS (98.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: LONG NINE, INC.)
  • WQQL (101.9 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WYVR (97.7 FM; PETERSBURG, IL; Owner: LONG NINE, INC.)
  • WYDS (93.1 FM; DECATUR, IL; Owner: WEJT, INC.)
  • WSOY-FM (102.9 FM; DECATUR, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WLWJ (88.1 FM; PETERSBURG, IL; Owner: CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WYMG (100.5 FM; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WCVS-FM (96.7 FM; VIRDEN, IL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W242AE (96.3 FM; TAYLORVILLE, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Mechanicsburg:

  • WRSP-TV (Channel 55; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SPRINGFIELD BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WICS (Channel 20; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: WICS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • 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)
  • W28BE (Channel 28; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: THE MARIAN CENTER)
  • W33AY (Channel 33; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WBUI (Channel 23; DECATUR, IL; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WAND (Channel 17; DECATUR, IL; Owner: WAND(TV) PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCIA (Channel 3; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF CHAMPAIGN, L.L.C.)
  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • W29BG (Channel 29; DECATUR, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WILL-TV (Channel 12; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BD. OF TRUSTEES)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 25Number of bridges
  • 361ft / 110mTotal length
  • 44,875Total average daily traffic
  • 8,844Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Mechanicsburg, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 71970-1979
  • 61980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Mechanicsburg, IL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Mechanicsburg)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

36 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 2.6 Mi Sw Of Mechanicsburg (Lat: 39.798944 Lon: -89.445917), Structure height: 442 m, Call Sign: KPF884,
    Assigned Frequencies: 455.990 MHz, Grant Date: 02/27/1984, Expiration Date: 12/01/1997, Cancellation Date: 09/24/2000, Registrant: Springfield Independent Tv Co, Inc., 3440 Clear Lake Ave, Springfield, IL 62703


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 2 Km S 3 Km W (Lat: 39.783389 Lon: -89.446194), Type: Tower, Structure height: 160 m, Call Sign: WQQ919,
    Assigned Frequencies: 45.2800 MHz, 45.3600 MHz, 45.4000 MHz, 45.4400 MHz, Grant Date: 01/23/2015, Expiration Date: 04/21/2025, Certifier: Jeffrey E Sexton, Registrant: Illinois State Police, 801 S 7th St - Csb Ste 300 Annex, Springfield, IL 62703, Phone: (217) 782-7347, Email:

  • 1 Mi S And 2.5 Mi W (Lat: 39.783389 Lon: -89.446194), Structure height: 140 m, Call Sign: KXC661,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.695 MHz, 154.905 MHz, 155.445 MHz, 155.460 MHz, Grant Date: 08/22/2015, Expiration Date: 11/14/2025, Registrant: Illinois State Police, 801 S 7th St - Csb Ste 300 Annex, Springfield, IL 62703, Phone: (217) 782-7347, Email:

  • WELLFIELD 2, Mechanicsburg Wtp Well Field 2-Off Roby Rd. (Lat: 39.757806 Lon: -89.392417), Type: Bant, Structure height: 6.1 m, Overall height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WQQH614,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.787 MHz, Grant Date: 12/13/2012, Expiration Date: 12/13/2022, Cancellation Date: 02/18/2023, Certifier: Matthew J Lauterbach, Registrant: Atlas License Company & Data Services, 7202 N. Shadeland Ave Ste 215, Indianapolis, IN 46250, Phone: (317) 813-4865, Fax: (317) 813-4870, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: WB9RLZ, Licensee ID: L00525498, Grant Date: 08/27/2012, Expiration Date: 11/24/2022, Certifier: Dale W Barnstable, Registrant: Dale W Barnstable, 1775 Young Rd, Mechanicsburg, IL 62545

  • Call Sign: KB9YFZ, Licensee ID: L00292990, Grant Date: 10/19/2000, Expiration Date: 10/19/2010, Cancellation Date: 10/20/2012, Certifier: Tad J Ferratier, Registrant: Tad J Ferratier, 204 E South St Box 263, Mechanicsburg, IL 62545


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 9678H, N9678H, N-9678H, Serial Number: 17266307, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 11/25/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 01/26/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Edward W Ii Buckles, 3374 Roby Rd, Mechanicsburg, IL 62545

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$66,640
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0040.00

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 7. The highest number of fires - 15 took place in 2009, and the least - 0 in 2004. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Mechanicsburg, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (57.5%), and Outside Fires (31.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Mechanicsburg, IL
    • 6157.5%Structure Fires
    • 3331.1%Outside Fires
    • 1211.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Mechanicsburg, IL
Most common first names in Mechanicsburg, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1367.4 years
James966.7 years
Mary977.8 years
William672.2 years
Robert671.3 years
Carl571.2 years
Donald563.8 years
Arthur575.2 years
Charles576.4 years
George571.8 years
Most common last names in Mechanicsburg, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Green1081.5 years
Smith778.2 years
Patrick672.3 years
Ealey558.8 years
Coe574.6 years
Marshall575.2 years
Morgan572.4 years
Prior573.8 years
Moore460.9 years
Billbe480.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Mechanicsburg, IL
  • 76.2%Utility gas
  • 20.8%Electricity
  • 1.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.1%No fuel used
  • 0.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Mechanicsburg, IL
  • 62.2%Utility gas
  • 27.0%Electricity
  • 10.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Mechanicsburg 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.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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