Nebo, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 275 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -32.6%
 
Males: 146  (53.4%)
Females: 129  (46.6%)
Median resident age:

40.2 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62355.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $39,120 (it was $29,000 in 2000)
Nebo:

$39,120
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,307 (it was $12,468 in 2000)

Nebo village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $42,512 (it was $29,700 in 2000)
Nebo:

$42,512
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $82,444; detached houses: $87,821; mobile homes: $66,612

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,066.

March 2022 cost of living index in Nebo: 84.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 26.0%
(26.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 22.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 18.2% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Nebo, IL (2022)
    • 33194.6%White alone
    • 92.6%Hispanic
    • 30.9%Two or more races

Races in Nebo detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Nebo, Illinois as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Nebo is 56 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (23.5%), Irish (22.5%), German (21.9%), Scottish (11.2%), English (4.8%), Czechoslovakian (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/29/1894

Elevation: 483 feet

Land area: 0.42 square miles.

Population density: 650 people per square mile   (low).

Nebo, Illinois map

2 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.6%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $765 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $529 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Peters, MO (46.9 miles , pop. 51,381).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (63.5 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (232.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Pleasant Hill, IL (2.1 miles ),
Clarksville, MO (2.8 miles ),
Pearl, IL (3.0 miles),
Time, IL (3.0 miles),
Milton, IL (3.4 miles ),
Pittsfield, IL (3.4 miles ),
Annada, MO (3.6 miles),
Hillview, IL (3.7 miles)

Latitude: 39.44 N, Longitude: 90.79 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 217

Distribution of median household income in Nebo, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Nebo, IL in 2022
Nebo satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.8%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +10 (+2.5%).
Most common industries in Nebo, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (16.2%)
  • Educational services (10.6%)
  • Public administration (7.5%)
  • Truck transportation (7.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.4%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (4.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (26.5%)
  • Truck transportation (12.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.1%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (7.1%)
  • Educational services (7.1%)
  • Public administration (6.1%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (16.1%)
  • Public administration (9.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.5%)
  • Health care (6.5%)
  • Social assistance (6.5%)
  • Personal & laundry services (6.5%)
Most common occupations in Nebo, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14.4%)
  • Carpenters (7.5%)
  • Construction laborers (5.6%)
  • Bus drivers (5.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.4%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (23.5%)
  • Carpenters (12.2%)
  • Construction laborers (9.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (8.1%)
  • Bus drivers (8.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.5%)
  • Cashiers (6.5%)
  • Personal appearance workers (6.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)

Average climate in Nebo, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Nebo-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Illinois state average. It is 48% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/24/1961, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 26.3 miles away from the Nebo village center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/29/1984, a category F3 tornado 29.3 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Nebo-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 284% 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 170.4 miles away from Nebo center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 170.4 miles away from Nebo 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 161.5 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 171.4 miles away from Nebo center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 191.0 miles away from Nebo center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 205.9 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).
Nebo topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Nebo:

  • PLEASANT HILL NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; PLEASANT HILL, IL)
  • PITTSFIELD MANOR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • ILLINI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • KEPLEY HOUSE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • EASTSIDE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • PIKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • DIALYSIS CLINICS, INC - LOUISIANA (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; LOUISIANA, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Nebo:

  • Lewis and Clark Community College (about 47 miles; Godfrey, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,189)
  • Lindenwood University (about 48 miles; Saint Charles, MO; FT enrollment: 11,117)
  • St Charles Community College (about 48 miles; Cottleville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,302)
  • University of Missouri-St Louis (about 57 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 10,322)
  • Maryville University of Saint Louis (about 58 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 3,651)
  • Missouri Baptist University (about 59 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 2,898)
  • Washington University in St Louis (about 61 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 10,823)

Points of interest:

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

Church in Nebo: Nebo Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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:

2.3 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

60.7%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

11.0%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Nebo:

Marital status in Nebo, IL
  • Never married: 30.9%
  • Now married: 41.8%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 13.0%
  • Divorced: 13.6%

For population 25 years and over in Nebo:

  • High school or higher: 83.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 12.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.5
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Nebo, 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.
Illinois:

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

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

6.60 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

9.00 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

9.1%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.0%
Illinois:

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

7.6%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Nebo:

49.7%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

46.7%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.8
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

23.3%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

6.0%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Nebo:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Nebo:

33.3%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Here:

57.7%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Nebo:

76.9%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Nebo, 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
Streets and Highways 1$6,656$79,8720$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$600
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,550
Water Supply 0$0 1$1,200
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$565
Totals for Government 1$6,656$79,8724$3,915

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $66,000 ($240.00)
    Financial Administration: $43,000 ($156.36)
    Sewerage: $25,000 ($90.91)
    Central Staff Services: $23,000 ($83.64)
    General Public Buildings: $13,000 ($47.27)
    Regular Highways: $10,000 ($36.36)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $8,000 ($29.09)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Sewerage: $1,000 ($3.64)
    Water Utilities: $1,000 ($3.64)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($3.64)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $43,000 ($156.36)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $31,000 ($112.73)
    Solid Waste Management: $29,000 ($105.45)
    Other: $10,000 ($36.36)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($7.27)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $63,000 ($229.09)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $46,000 ($167.27)
    Highways: $9,000 ($32.73)
  • Tax - Property: $55,000 ($200.00)
    Public Utilities Sales: $11,000 ($40.00)
    Other License: $1,000 ($3.64)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $169,000 ($614.55)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $134,000 ($487.27)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $35,000 ($127.27)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $190,000 ($690.91)

Strongest AM radio stations in Nebo:

  • 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)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WBBA (1580 AM; 0 kW; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: BROWN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KIRL (1460 AM; 5 kW; ST. CHARLES, MO; Owner: BRONCO BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WGEM (1440 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFUO (850 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Nebo:

  • WBBA-FM (97.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: BROWN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KJFM (102.1 FM; LOUISIANA, MO; Owner: FOXFIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KPCR-FM (94.1 FM; BOWLING GREEN, MO; Owner: FOUR HIM ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.)
  • KGRC (92.9 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WIPA (89.3 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF IL AT SPRINGFIELD)
  • 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)

TV broadcast stations around Nebo:

  • W49BS (Channel 49; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W53BP (Channel 53; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 24Number of bridges
  • 161ft / 49.0mTotal length
  • $486,000Total costs
  • 6,700Total average daily traffic
  • 541Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Nebo, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 51900-1909
  • 51940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 61990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Nebo, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Nebo)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 43825 180TH AVE, Lat: 39.509389 Lon: -90.700528, Call Sign: WQVI323,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.125 MHz, 160.125 MHz, Grant Date: 02/19/2015, Expiration Date: 02/19/2025, Certifier: Veronica Smith, Registrant: Fit, 1565 Oak St, Eugene, OR 97401, Phone: (541) 485-8441, Fax: (541) 485-7556, Email:

  • NEBO HBD, Union Street (Lat: 39.440861 Lon: -90.791083), Type: Mast, Structure height: 1.4 m, Overall height: 1.8 m, Call Sign: WRBY895,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.460 MHz, Grant Date: 07/27/2018, Expiration Date: 07/27/2028, Certifier: Danny Hall, Registrant: Canadian Pacific Railway, 5th Floor - 120 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Phone: (403) 319-6007, Fax: (612) 851-5688, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • NEBO, 13521 County Highway 7 (Lat: 39.451333 Lon: -90.782056), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 78.6 m, Call Sign: WQUU243,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, Grant Date: 10/14/2014, Expiration Date: 10/14/2024, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Nebo)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: BUCKEYE AVIATION INC BREEZE (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582SER (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 3156F, N3156F, N-3156F, Serial Number: 16315, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 04/07/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 09/22/2009
    Registrant (Individual): Mark Kinscherff, 10107 Hwy 96, Nebo, IL 62355
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-151 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 80 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 33520, N33520, N-33520, Serial Number: 28-7515295, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 03/31/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 12/16/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Eric E Dolbeare, 13718 State Hightway 96, Nebo, IL 62355

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 15. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 37 took place in 2014, and the least - 6 in 2004. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Nebo, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (57.0%), and Structure Fires (27.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Nebo, IL
    • 14757.0%Outside Fires
    • 7127.5%Structure Fires
    • 2710.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 135.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Nebo, IL
Most common first names in Nebo, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1075.6 years
James975.6 years
George878.6 years
Russell877.0 years
Mary782.1 years
Roy767.4 years
John685.3 years
Harry571.2 years
Harold570.2 years
Mildred575.6 years
Most common last names in Nebo, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1275.5 years
Franklin1083.0 years
Harpole981.2 years
Scranton978.4 years
Sidwell866.6 years
Borrowman785.0 years
Turnbeaugh779.6 years
Shaw775.8 years
Martin675.0 years
Crossman679.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Nebo, IL
  • 65.6%Utility gas
  • 30.1%Electricity
  • 3.2%Wood
  • 1.1%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Nebo, IL
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Nebo compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value 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 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.
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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