Palestine, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 1,221 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -10.6%
 
Males: 556  (45.6%)
Females: 665  (54.4%)
Median resident age:

48.6 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62451.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,347 (it was $28,911 in 2000)
Palestine:

$58,347
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,616 (it was $15,185 in 2000)

Palestine village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $74,712 (it was $41,600 in 2000)
Palestine:

$74,712
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $82,535; detached houses: $84,135; mobile homes: $70,104

Median gross rent in 2022: $780.

March 2022 cost of living index in Palestine: 83.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.3%
(7.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 7.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Palestine, IL (2022)
    • 1,29595.2%White alone
    • 272.0%Hispanic
    • 110.8%Two or more races
    • 30.2%Asian alone
    • 10.07%American Indian alone

Races in Palestine 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 Palestine, Illinois as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Palestine is 244 to 1.


Crime rates in Palestine by year

Type

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(150.3)
2
(151.4)
1
(75.5)
3
(228.5)
1
(77.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(73.0)
7
(509.8)
5
(364.2)
7
(523.6)
7
(525.9)
12
(908.4)
8
(604.2)
5
(380.8)
8
(622.6)
3
(235.8)
6
(475.1)
1
(81.7)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
1
(73.0)
7
(509.8)
0
(0.0)
7
(523.6)
3
(225.4)
3
(227.1)
1
(75.5)
5
(380.8)
8
(622.6)
9
(707.5)
8
(633.4)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
8
(584.4)
12
(874.0)
12
(874.0)
9
(673.1)
18
(1,352)
19
(1,438)
17
(1,284)
17
(1,295)
20
(1,556)
13
(1,022)
18
(1,425)
4
(326.8)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(75.1)
1
(75.7)
1
(75.5)
0
(0.0)
2
(155.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(163.4)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(76.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(81.7)
City-Data.com crime index43.1172.6107.8168.3301.3382.3244.0337.4305.1137.6196.442.5

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Palestine, IL

Crime rate in Palestine detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 2 (2 officers - 2 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.58
Illinois average:

3.04
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Ancestries: English (21.1%), Irish (17.0%), American (15.8%), German (15.0%), Scotch-Irish (5.1%), Scottish (3.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/15/1855

Elevation: 450 feet

Land area: 0.75 square miles.

Population density: 1,638 people per square mile   (low).

Palestine, Illinois map

3 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.2%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,411 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,137 (1.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Terre Haute, IN (34.5 miles , pop. 59,614).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Indianapolis, IN (95.4 miles , pop. 781,870).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (196.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Merom, IN (2.1 miles ),
Robinson, IL (2.6 miles ),
Flat Rock, IL (2.8 miles ),
Hutsonville, IL (2.8 miles ),
Carlisle, IN (3.4 miles ),
Birds, IL (3.4 miles),
Stoy, IL (3.5 miles),
West York, IL (3.5 miles)

Latitude: 39.00 N, Longitude: 87.61 W

Area code: 618

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

4.1%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Palestine, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (8.2%)
  • Food (7.5%)
  • Health care (6.0%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.0%)
  • Construction (5.7%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (5.3%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (10.5%)
  • Food (8.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.7%)
  • Petroleum & coal products (6.0%)
  • Public administration (6.0%)
  • Educational services (5.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (10.4%)
  • Health care (10.4%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (8.9%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (7.9%)
  • Food (6.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Palestine, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.1%)

Average climate in Palestine, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 62.0. This is about average.

City:

62.0
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 33.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.0
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Palestine-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 53% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1990, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.2 miles away from the Palestine village center injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 1/7/1989, a category F4 tornado 28.2 miles away from the village center injured 55 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Palestine-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 166% 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 40.8 miles away from Palestine center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 40.9 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 19.3 miles away from Palestine center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 70.8 miles away from Palestine 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 38.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 38.5 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 Crawford County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 6, Floods: 5, Tornadoes: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Palestine topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Palestine:

  • COTILLION RIDGE NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; ROBINSON, IL)
  • SOUTH HAVEN HOME (Hospital, about 8 miles away; ROBINSON, IL)
  • CRAWFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; ROBINSON, IL)
  • CRAWFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LTC (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; ROBINSON, IL)
  • ROBINSON DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; ROBINSON, IL)
  • FOUR RIVERS RESOURCE SERVICES (Hospital, about 13 miles away; SULLIVAN, IN)
  • MILLER'S MERRY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; SULLIVAN, IN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Palestine:

  • Vincennes University (about 23 miles; Vincennes, IN; Full-time enrollment: 9,876)
  • Indiana State University (about 35 miles; Terre Haute, IN; FT enrollment: 10,925)
  • Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (about 37 miles; Terre Haute, IN; FT enrollment: 2,123)
  • Wabash Valley College (about 41 miles; Mount Carmel, IL; FT enrollment: 2,142)
  • Eastern Illinois University (about 45 miles; Charleston, IL; FT enrollment: 9,414)
  • Lake Land College (about 51 miles; Mattoon, IL; FT enrollment: 7,499)
  • Indiana University-Bloomington (about 60 miles; Bloomington, IN; FT enrollment: 39,039)

Public high school in Palestine:

Public elementary/middle school in Palestine:

See full list of schools located in Palestine

Library in Palestine:

  • PALESTINE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (Operating income: $651,819; Location: 116 SOUTH MAIN STREET; 19,298 books; 604 audio materials; 692 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 15 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 21 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Palestine: Palestine Public Library (A), Lamotte Township Fire Protection District (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Tourist attraction: Fife Opera House (123 South Main St).

Birthplace of: Fred Dubois - Politician.

Crawford 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:

2.3 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

62.3%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

6.9%
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

Banks with branches in Palestine (2011 data):

  • Regions Bank: Palestine Branch at 101 North Main Street, branch established on 1898/01/01. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $123,368.2 mil, Deposits: $98,301.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1778 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation
  • First Robinson Savings Bank, National Association: East Grand Prairie Branch at 119 East Grand Prairie, branch established on 1996/06/30. Info updated 2008/10/08: Bank assets: $221.3 mil, Deposits: $185.1 mil, headquarters in Robinson, IL, positive income, 5 total offices, Holding Company: First Robinson Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Palestine:

Marital status in Palestine, IL
  • Never married: 25.7%
  • Now married: 45.8%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 7.5%
  • Divorced: 19.6%

For population 25 years and over in Palestine:

  • High school or higher: 93.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
  • Unemployed: 7.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.2
Illinois average:

12.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Palestine
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Palestine, IL (based on Crawford County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,92737
Mainline Protestant1,90817
Catholic5382
Other1292
None12,315-
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: 6
Crawford County:

3.06 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Crawford County:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
Here:

8.17 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.1%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Crawford County:

27.0%
State:

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

13.5%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Palestine:

49.9%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Palestine:

46.5%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

30.2
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Palestine:

23.0%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Palestine:

21.2%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Palestine:

43.4%
State:

33.4%

General health condition:
Palestine:

53.1%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Palestine:

76.3%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Palestine, 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
Airports 3$9,867$39,4680$0
Police Protection - Officers 2$8,844$53,0641$912
Financial Administration 2$4,911$29,4660$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$461
Totals for Government 7$23,622$40,4952$1,373

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $181,000 ($148.24)
    Police Protection: $143,000 ($117.12)
    Financial Administration: $141,000 ($115.48)
    Sewerage: $122,000 ($99.92)
    General - Other: $17,000 ($13.92)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $24,000 ($19.66)
    Regular Highways: $13,000 ($10.65)
    Police Protection: $2,000 ($1.64)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $260,000 ($212.94)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $114,000 ($93.37)
    Other: $1,000 ($0.82)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $31,000 ($25.39)
    General Revenue - Other: $13,000 ($10.65)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($2.46)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $263,000 ($215.40)
    Highways: $35,000 ($28.67)
  • Tax - Property: $128,000 ($104.83)
    Public Utilities Sales: $26,000 ($21.29)
    Other License: $9,000 ($7.37)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $227,000 ($185.91)

Businesses in Palestine, IL

  • True Value: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Palestine:

  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WPFR (1480 AM; 5 kW; TERRE HAUTE, IN)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTAY (1570 AM; 0 kW; ROBINSON, IL; Owner: ANN BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WAOV (1450 AM; 1 kW; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: OLD NORTHWEST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WLBH (1170 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MATTOON, IL; Owner: MATTOON BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Palestine:

  • WTYE (101.7 FM; ROBINSON, IL; Owner: ANN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WQTY (93.3 FM; LINTON, IN; Owner: THE ORIGINAL COMPANY, INC.)
  • WNDI-FM (95.3 FM; SULLIVAN, IN; Owner: J T M BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBOW-FM (102.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: CROSSROADS INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • WUZR (105.7 FM; BICKNELL, IN; Owner: OLD NORTHWEST BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WVUB (91.1 FM; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: VINCENNES UNIVERSITY)
  • WMMC (105.9 FM; MARSHALL, IL; Owner: JDL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFML (96.7 FM; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: THE VINCENNES UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WAKO-FM (103.1 FM; LAWRENCEVILLE, IL; Owner: LAWRENCEVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WZDM (92.1 FM; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: OLD NORTHWEST BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WATI (89.9 FM; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WCBH (104.3 FM; CASEY, IL; Owner: TWO PETAZ, INC.)
  • WUSI (90.3 FM; OLNEY, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF S. ILL. UNIVER.)

TV broadcast stations around Palestine:

  • WTWO (Channel 2; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF THE MIDWEST, INC.)
  • WBAK-TV (Channel 38; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: INDIANA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WTHI-TV (Channel 10; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WUSI-TV (Channel 16; OLNEY, IL; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • W57AO (Channel 57; ROBINSON, IL; Owner: FULL GOS. BUS. MENS. FELLOW INTL.)
  • WVUT (Channel 22; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VINCENNES UNIV.)

Palestine fatal accident list:

Aug 13, 2020 01:22 AM, Sr-33, Lat: 39.007017, Lon: -87.621539, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 3
May 8, 2003 10:45 AM, Sr-33, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 25, 1985 01:39 PM, 33, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 115ft / 34.8mTotal length
  • 4,360Total average daily traffic
  • 354Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,186Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Palestine, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31900-1909
  • 11930-1939
  • 21970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Palestine, IL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 106 Harrison St (Lat: 39.007556 Lon: -87.611694), Call Sign: KNFY414,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.205 MHz, 154.430 MHz, Grant Date: 04/27/2022, Expiration Date: 07/06/2032, Registrant: Lamotte Fire Protection District, Palestine, IL 62421, Phone: (618) 553-0596, Fax: (618) 584-3372, Email:

  • 3 Mi E .25 Mi N Rt 1 & Duncanville Rd (Lat: 38.960333 Lon: -87.633083), Call Sign: WFV545,
    Assigned Frequencies: 469.625 MHz, Grant Date: 06/23/1999, Expiration Date: 06/07/2004, Cancellation Date: 08/08/2004, Registrant: Max V Fulling, Rr 1, Palestine, IL 62451

  • Icgrr Yd Office N Side Icg Main 100 E Of East Main St (Lat: 39.007000 Lon: -87.609750), Call Sign: KQY652, Licensee ID: L00013390,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.920 MHz, 161.190 MHz, 161.280 MHz, 161.460 MHz, Grant Date: 02/05/1997, Expiration Date: 03/12/2002, Cancellation Date: 01/11/2002, Registrant: Illinois Central Gulf Railroad Co, 17641 S Ashland Ave, Homewood, IL 60430, Phone: (708) 206-3500

  • Lat: 38.946778 Lon: -87.603444, Call Sign: WRAC280,
    Assigned Frequencies: 469.012 MHz, Grant Date: 10/05/2017, Expiration Date: 10/05/2027, Certifier: Kurt Holscher, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern Ste E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Palestine)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-12 (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3051M, N3051M, N-3051M, Serial Number: 12-1580, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 06/01/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 07/12/1982
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Mark E Shaw, 4241 N St Hwy 33, Palestine, IL 62451, Other Owners: Jackie L Shaw
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 177B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 35278, N35278, N-35278, Serial Number: 17702305, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 07/22/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 02/19/2013
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Tommy R Sparks, 9797 N 1710th St, Palestine, IL 62451, Other Owners: Nona L Sparks
  • Aircraft: BURGOYNE BEN FALCO F8L (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-320 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7B, N7B, N-7B, Serial Number: 651917, Year manufactured: 1989, Airworthiness Date: 09/12/1989, Certificate Issue Date: 02/15/2007
    Registrant (Individual): David A Shaw, 17594 E 500th Ave, Palestine, IL 62451

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

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 14. The highest number of reported fires - 25 took place in 2010, and the least - 1 in 2003. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Palestine, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (45.0%), and Outside Fires (43.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Palestine, IL
    • 10045.0%Structure Fires
    • 9643.2%Outside Fires
    • 219.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 52.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Palestine, IL
Most common first names in Palestine, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary2476.6 years
John2474.7 years
William2275.6 years
James2274.2 years
Robert1870.9 years
Charles1671.3 years
Helen1478.4 years
Lester1479.2 years
Roy1275.9 years
Raymond1164.6 years
Most common last names in Palestine, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller2377.8 years
Adams1679.5 years
Garrard1678.1 years
Mcdaniel1482.0 years
Kincaid1178.4 years
Fuller1078.5 years
Burkett1087.0 years
Knoblett980.6 years
Brashear978.4 years
York880.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Palestine, IL
  • 86.4%Utility gas
  • 13.2%Electricity
  • 0.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Palestine, IL
  • 62.4%Utility gas
  • 37.6%Electricity


Palestine compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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 below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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