Oquawka, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 1,088 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -29.3%
 
Males: 506  (46.6%)
Females: 582  (53.4%)
Median resident age:

52.6 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 61469.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $40,777 (it was $32,500 in 2000)
Oquawka:

$40,777
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,816 (it was $15,254 in 2000)

Oquawka village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $89,970 (it was $50,900 in 2000)
Oquawka:

$89,970
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $119,953; detached houses: $131,186; mobile homes: $49,903

Median gross rent in 2022: $609.

March 2022 cost of living index in Oquawka: 84.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.7%
(16.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 4.3% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Oquawka, IL (2022)
    • 77184.1%White alone
    • 919.9%Two or more races
    • 495.3%Hispanic
    • 80.9%Black alone
    • 50.5%Other race alone

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



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Oquawka, Illinois as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Oquawka is 364 to 1.



Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 2 (2 officers - 1 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.53
Illinois average:

2.23
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Ancestries: German (29.4%), American (12.9%), English (12.7%), Irish (8.4%), Swedish (6.7%), Norwegian (4.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/05/1902

Elevation: 562 feet

Land area: 1.46 square miles.

Population density: 744 people per square mile   (low).

Oquawka, Illinois map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $966 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,711 (1.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Davenport, IA (45.8 miles , pop. 98,359).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (164.2 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (180.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Gladstone, IL (2.3 miles ),
Biggsville, IL (2.7 miles ),
Keithsburg, IL (3.3 miles ),
Kirkwood, IL (3.4 miles ),
Gulf Port, IL (3.4 miles ),
Little York, IL (3.4 miles ),
Oakville, IA (3.5 miles ),
Mediapolis, IA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 40.94 N, Longitude: 90.95 W

Area code: 309

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $202,500
  • 2019: 4 buildings, average cost: $155,900
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $52,500
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $28,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $28,000
  • 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $43,500
  • 2011: 4 buildings, average cost: $43,500
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $43,500
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $43,500
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $48,800
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $82,700
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $65,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $12,000
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $46,600
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $58,300
  • 2002: 6 buildings, average cost: $52,600
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $20,000
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $53,300
  • 1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $42,600
Number of permits per 10,000 Oquawka, IL residents
Average permit cost in Oquawka, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.3%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +102 (+7.1%).
Most common industries in Oquawka, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.3%)
  • Construction (9.6%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (7.2%)
  • Food (6.4%)
  • Educational services (5.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.1%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (10.0%)
  • Food (7.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.7%)
  • Truck transportation (4.8%)
  • Rail transportation (4.8%)
  • Machinery (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.5%)
  • Educational services (8.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.2%)
  • Food (5.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.7%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (4.4%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Oquawka, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.9%)
  • Cashiers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.9%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (6.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.4%)

Average climate in Oquawka, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Oquawka-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 68% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/25/1965, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 19.0 miles away from the Oquawka village center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 1/24/1967, a category F3 tornado 22.1 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Oquawka-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 165% 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 237.0 miles away from Oquawka center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 237.0 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 218.9 miles away from Oquawka center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 265.1 miles away from the city 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 112.6 miles away from Oquawka 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 271.7 miles away from Oquawka 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 Henderson County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 8, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Oquawka topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Oquawka:

  • PRAIRIE RIDGE CARE AND REHABILIT (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MEDIAPOLIS, IA)
  • ADVANCED HOME HEALTH CARE LTD (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; BURLINGTON, IA)
  • WOODLAKE GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 13 miles away; BURLINGTON, IA)
  • VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; BURLINGTON, IA)
  • ELM VIEW CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BURLINGTON, IA)
  • HENDERSON COUNTY RET CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; STRONGHURST, IL)
  • GREAT RIVER MEDICAL CENTER-NF (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; BURLINGTON, IA)

Airports located in Oquawka:

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Amtrak stations near Oquawka:

  • 12 miles: ALDERSHOT (BURLINGTON, 1199 WATERDOWN RD.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
  • 13 miles: BURLINGTON (300 S. MAIN ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Oquawka:

  • Southeastern Community College (about 15 miles; West Burlington, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,251)
  • Western Illinois University (about 36 miles; Macomb, IL; FT enrollment: 10,755)
  • Augustana College (about 44 miles; Rock Island, IL; FT enrollment: 2,555)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 45 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)
  • Black Hawk College (about 46 miles; Moline, IL; FT enrollment: 5,086)
  • Saint Ambrose University (about 46 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 3,053)
  • Kaplan University-Davenport Campus (about 48 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 60,376)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Oquawka: North Henderson County Ambulance Service - Oquawka (A), Oquawka Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Oquawka Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Court: Henderson County - Circuit Court- Clerk (4th Warren Street).

Birthplace of: Joyce Ricketts - Girls Professional Baseball League player.

Henderson 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:

2.2 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

60.3%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

8.1%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
13 people in other noninstitutional group quarters in 2000
8 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) in 2000

Banks with branches in Oquawka (2011 data):

  • Midwest Bank of Western Illinois: Oquawka Banking Center at Sixth And Schuyler Streets, branch established on 1919/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $417.7 mil, Deposits: $312.3 mil, headquarters in Monmouth, IL, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 8 total offices, Holding Company: Western Illinois Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Oquawka:

Marital status in Oquawka, IL
  • Never married: 24.5%
  • Now married: 41.8%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 13.9%
  • Divorced: 17.7%

For population 25 years and over in Oquawka:

  • High school or higher: 88.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.2%
  • Unemployed: 9.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 45.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.5
Illinois average:

12.5

Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Oquawka
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Oquawka, IL (based on Henderson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,76713
Evangelical Protestant4794
Catholic1901
Other1-
None4,894-
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: 2
Henderson County:

2.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Here:

7.94 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Here:

5.29 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

9.5%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Henderson County:

27.6%
State:

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

11.9%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.9%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

40.2%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.0
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Oquawka:

20.3%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Oquawka:

13.8%
State:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Oquawka:

35.9%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
This city:

51.4%
State:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

74.3%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Oquawka, 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 2$3,534$21,2040$0
Financial Administration 1$5,655$67,8600$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$4,351$52,2121$1,594
Other Government Administration 1$1,175$14,1001$808
Water Supply 1$869$10,4280$0
Totals for Government 6$15,584$31,1682$2,402

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

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $206,000 ($189.34)
    Water Utilities: $120,000 ($110.29)
    Regular Highways: $85,000 ($78.12)
    Police Protection: $75,000 ($68.93)
    General - Other: $36,000 ($33.09)
    Parks and Recreation: $24,000 ($22.06)
    Local Fire Protection: $10,000 ($9.19)
    Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($7.35)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $29,000 ($26.65)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $208,000 ($191.18)

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

  • Charges - Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($5.51)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $53,000 ($48.71)
    Fines and Forfeits: $14,000 ($12.87)
    Interest Earnings: $7,000 ($6.43)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $165,000 ($151.65)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $260,000 ($238.97)
    Highways: $35,000 ($32.17)
    Other: $26,000 ($23.90)
  • Tax - Other License: $103,000 ($94.67)
    Property: $75,000 ($68.93)
    Public Utilities Sales: $28,000 ($25.74)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $725,000 ($666.36)

Strongest AM radio stations in Oquawka:

  • KCPS (1150 AM; 0 kW; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: JOHN M. GIANNETTINO)
  • KBUR (1490 AM; 1 kW; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WAIK (1590 AM; 5 kW; GALESBURG, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, 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.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Oquawka:

  • KGRS (107.3 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKMI (93.5 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMOI (97.7 FM; MONMOUTH, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC)
  • KDMG (103.1 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBEA-FM (99.7 FM; MUSCATINE, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WHTS (98.9 FM; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Owner: MERCURY BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WLLR-FM (103.7 FM; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBKB-FM (101.7 FM; FORT MADISON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKNL (97.3 FM; NEW LONDON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WRMJ (102.3 FM; ALEDO, IL; Owner: WESTERN ILLINOIS BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Oquawka:

  • KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • KWQC-TV (Channel 6; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF DAVENPORT, INC.)
  • WQAD-TV (Channel 8; MOLINE, IL; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KLJB-TV (Channel 18; DAVENPORT, IA; Owner: QUAD CITIES TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • WHBF-TV (Channel 4; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Owner: CORONET COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY)
  • WQPT-TV (Channel 24; MOLINE, IL; Owner: BLACK HAWK COLLEGE)

Oquawka fatal accident list:

Nov 27, 1999 09:19 PM, Sr-164, Lat: 40.927840, Lon: -90.950360, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 25, 1993 02:00 PM, 164, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 30, 1989 08:30 AM, 164, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Apr 30, 1983 04:40 PM, Alley, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 28.5mTotal length
  • 3,400Total average daily traffic
  • 459Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,950Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7
  • Brian Meier, Pike Street (Lat: 40.930361 Lon: -90.939500), Type: 77.7, Structure height: 17071 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Central States Tower Iii, LLC, Brianm@cstower.Org, , Wheat-on, Phone: (630) 221-8500

  • Brian Meier, Pike Street (Lat: 40.930361 Lon: -90.939500), Type: 77.7, Structure height: 17071 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Central States Tower Iii, LLC, Brianm@cstower.Org, , Wheat-on, Phone: (630) 221-8500

  • Brian Meier, Pike Street (Lat: 40.930361 Lon: -90.939500), Type: 77.7, Structure height: 17071 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Central States Tower Iv, LLC, Brianm@cstower.Org, Suite 100, Wheat-on, Phone: (630) 221-8500

  • Matthew Bertolino, Henry Street (Lat: 40.942306 Lon: -90.948444), Type: 25.6, Structure height: 17071 m, Overall height: 25.6 m, Registrant: Cti Towers Assets Ii, LLC, Mbertolino@ctitowers.Com, Suite 325, Cary, Phone: (919) 893-2841

  • Brandon Barnes, Henry Street (Lat: 40.942306 Lon: -90.948444), Type: 25.6, Structure height: 17071 m, Overall height: 25.6 m, Registrant: Cti Towers Assets Ii, LLC, Mbertolino@ctitowers.Com, Suite 325, Cary, Phone: (919) 893-2841

  • Brandon Barnes, Henry Street (Lat: 40.942306 Lon: -90.948444), Type: 25.6, Structure height: 17071 m, Overall height: 25.6 m, Registrant: Cti Towers Assets Ii, LLC, Mbertolino@ctitowers.Com, Suite 325, Cary, Phone: (919) 893-2841

  • Greg Thompson, Pike Street (Lat: 40.930361 Lon: -90.939500), Type: 77.7, Structure height: 17071 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Central States Tower Iv, LLC, Gthompson@k2towers.Com, , Chagr-in Falls, Phone: (440) 528-0333


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 4th And Warren Sts (Lat: 40.933361 Lon: -90.951250), Call Sign: KNCS308, Licensee ID: L00018709,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.055 MHz, Grant Date: 11/14/1996, Expiration Date: 01/21/2002, Cancellation Date: 05/05/2002, Registrant: County Of Henderson, Henderson County Jail, Oquawka, IL 61469, Phone: (309) 867-4291

  • Delabar State Pk 1 1/2 Mi N (Lat: 40.954472 Lon: -90.944583), Structure height: 12 m, Call Sign: WNBM924,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.280 MHz, 151.445 MHz, 159.300 MHz, 159.375 MHz, Grant Date: 12/16/2014, Expiration Date: 03/13/2025, Registrant: Illinois State Police, 801 S 7th St - Csb Ste 300 Annex, Springfield, IL 62703, Phone: (217) 782-7347, Email:

  • OQUAWKA, Oquawka Plant, 2500 Ft West Of Rt 164 & Main St (Lat: 40.924722 Lon: -90.958889), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 24 m, Call Sign: WQYN246,
    Assigned Frequencies: 458.687 MHz, Grant Date: 11/15/2016, Expiration Date: 11/15/2026, Certifier: Richard Nelson, Registrant: Britton Electronics & Automation, Inc., 290 Derby St, Pekin, IL 61554, Phone: (309) 353-5376, Fax: (309) 353-1372, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • OQUAWKA, Mercer St & 6th St (Lat: 40.938306 Lon: -90.948611), Type: Tank, Structure height: 35.1 m, Call Sign: WRCN752, Licensee ID: L02059070,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/21/2018, Expiration Date: 11/21/2028, Certifier: David Byers, Registrant: Cover 2, LLC, 800 S Main Street, Monona, IA 52159, Phone: (563) 539-2122, Fax: (563) 539-2003, Email:

  • DM06829A, Mercer St And N Sixth St (Lat: 40.938389 Lon: -90.948611), Type: Tank, Structure height: 26.8 m, Overall height: 29.8 m, Call Sign: WRND802,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz... (+22 more), Grant Date: 07/20/2021, Expiration Date: 07/20/2031, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • IL-OQUAWKA-NE-1, Twp Rd 1500 E (Lat: 40.986278 Lon: -90.903139), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WRYM879,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 08/29/2023, Expiration Date: 08/29/2033, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Oquawka)

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 fire incidents per year is 11. The highest number of fires - 37 took place in 2011, and the least - 0 in 2004. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Oquawka, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (45.4%), and Structure Fires (37.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Oquawka, IL
    • 8345.4%Outside Fires
    • 6937.7%Structure Fires
    • 2111.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 105.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Oquawka, IL
Most common first names in Oquawka, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William2566.0 years
Robert2267.2 years
John2176.3 years
James2171.7 years
Charles1879.6 years
Mary1775.6 years
Richard1367.5 years
George1379.2 years
Ruby874.7 years
Dorothy876.4 years
Most common last names in Oquawka, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Essex1172.4 years
Thomas1081.4 years
Olson1071.7 years
Cook968.8 years
Brown877.5 years
Smith881.8 years
Thompson873.5 years
Meyer786.0 years
Peterson776.1 years
Parsons673.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Oquawka, IL
  • 88.3%Utility gas
  • 5.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.5%Electricity
  • 3.0%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Oquawka, IL
  • 70.8%Utility gas
  • 16.7%Electricity
  • 12.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Oquawka 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.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly 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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