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Population in 2022: 736 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +7.4%
 
Males: 401  (54.5%)
Females: 335  (45.5%)
Median resident age:

38.3 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 61370.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,164 (it was $38,333 in 2000)
Tonica:

$61,164
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,539 (it was $22,484 in 2000)

Tonica village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $137,915 (it was $78,000 in 2000)
Tonica:

$137,915
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $144,842; detached houses: $145,362

Median gross rent in 2022: $668.

March 2022 cost of living index in Tonica: 84.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.0%
(7.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 19.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 29.8% for other race residents, 13.2% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Tonica, IL (2022)
    • 56081.4%White alone
    • 8912.9%Hispanic
    • 243.5%Two or more races
    • 91.3%Asian alone
    • 50.7%Black alone

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Tonica, Illinois as of May 08, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Tonica is 263 to 1.


Crime rates in Tonica by year

Type

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020
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)
Rapes
(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)
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)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(130.7)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(141.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		1
(129.9)		4
(522.9)		1
(131.9)		1
(133.2)		2
(271.0)		4
(546.4)		0
(0.0)		2
(276.6)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		10
(1,299)		1
(130.7)		14
(1,847)		3
(399.5)		0
(0.0)		3
(409.8)		1
(137.7)		4
(553.3)		5
(697.4)		0
(0.0)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(137.7)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
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
(138.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index61.068.083.125.319.054.616.541.527.928.2

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Ancestries: German (23.8%), Polish (10.1%), Irish (9.3%), American (7.9%), English (7.9%), Italian (6.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/16/1901

Elevation: 660 feet

Land area: 1.36 square miles.

Population density: 543 people per square mile   (low).

Tonica, Illinois map

18 residents are foreign born (0.9% Europe, 0.9% Latin America).

This village:

2.6%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,271 (2.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,852 (1.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Peoria, IL (44.4 miles , pop. 112,936).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (83.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Cedar Point, IL (2.1 miles ),
Leonore, IL (2.2 miles),
Lostant, IL (2.3 miles ),
Oglesby, IL (2.4 miles ),
Standard, IL (2.5 miles ),
McNabb, IL (2.8 miles ),
La Salle, IL (3.0 miles ),
Peru, IL (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 41.22 N, Longitude: 89.07 W

Area code: 815

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $159,100
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $145,500
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $145,500
  • 2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $127,000
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $129,900
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $120,300
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $112,600
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $65,300
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $98,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Tonica, IL residents
Average permit cost in Tonica, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Tonica, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (10.8%)
  • Construction (6.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.5%)
  • Health care (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (12.1%)
  • Truck transportation (8.0%)
  • Educational services (6.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.6%)
  • Machinery (4.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (15.1%)
  • Health care (9.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.0%)
  • Personal & laundry services (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Tonica, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (11.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.0%)

Average climate in Tonica, 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 SO2 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 2.47. This is significantly better than average.

City:

2.47
U.S.:

72.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.380. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.380
U.S.:

1.515
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2010 was 9.49. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.49
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Tonica-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 70% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/13/2004, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 30.6 miles away from the Tonica village center injured 3 people.

On 4/20/2004, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.3 miles away from the village center killed 8 people and injured 12 people and caused $8 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Tonica-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 94% 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 201.2 miles away from Tonica 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 177.1 miles away from Tonica center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 201.2 miles away from Tonica 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 19.0 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 233.6 miles away from Tonica center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW) earthquake occurred 200.3 miles away from Tonica 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 La Salle County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Floods: 9, Tornadoes: 3, Snows: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Tonica topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Tonica:

  • ILLINOIS VALLEY HOSPICE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; PERU, IL)
  • ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; PERU, IL)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH-PERU (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; PERU, IL)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH-LASALLE (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; LA SALLE, IL)
  • MANOR COURT OF PERU (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; PERU, IL)
  • ST MARGARETS HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 11 miles away; SPRING VALLEY, IL)
  • SPRING VALLEY NURSING (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; SPRING VALLEY, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tonica:

  • Illinois Valley Community College (about 7 miles; Oglesby, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,747)
  • Illinois Central College (about 43 miles; East Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 7,158)
  • Bradley University (about 46 miles; Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,152)
  • Heartland Community College (about 48 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 3,958)
  • Illinois State University (about 50 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 18,804)
  • Joliet Junior College (about 51 miles; Joliet, IL; FT enrollment: 11,401)
  • Illinois Wesleyan University (about 51 miles; Bloomington, IL; FT enrollment: 2,323)

Public elementary/middle school in Tonica:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Tonica Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Fairview Cemetery (1), Old Cedar Point Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Grand Bear Lodge & Vacation Villas (2643 North Route 178).

Birthplace of: Charles Cyrus Kearns - Politician, Howard C. Ryan - Judge.

La Salle 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:

2.4 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

66.4%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

3.8%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Tonica (2011 data):

  • Illini State Bank: Tonica Branch at 230 Lasalle Street, branch established on 1992/07/30. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $86.7 mil, Deposits: $58.6 mil, headquarters in Oglesby, IL, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Tonica Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Tonica:

Marital status in Tonica, IL
  • Never married: 36.1%
  • Now married: 49.4%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

For population 25 years and over in Tonica:

  • High school or higher: 92.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 14.2%
  • Unemployed: 2.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.4
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Tonica, IL (based on La Salle County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic30,42929
Mainline Protestant12,96247
Evangelical Protestant9,47569
Other6899
None60,369-
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: 25
This county:

2.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
La Salle County:

0.36 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 61
La Salle County:

5.44 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 116
This county:

10.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.9%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
La Salle County:

27.1%
State:

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

14.3%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Tonica:

47.8%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Tonica:

43.1%
State:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Tonica:

28.8
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Tonica:

23.5%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Tonica:

12.9%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Tonica:

6.9
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Tonica:

33.9%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Tonica:

52.0%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Tonica:

73.5%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Tonica, 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
Sewerage 1$7,172$86,0640$0
Parks and Recreation 1$2,394$28,7280$0
Streets and Highways 1$2,518$30,2160$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$912
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 3$2,442
Financial Administration 0$0 1$952
Totals for Government 3$12,083$48,3325$4,307

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

  • Construction - Solid Waste Management: $1,509,000 ($2050.27)
    Central Staff Services: $298,000 ($404.89)
  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $194,000 ($263.59)
    Water Utilities: $137,000 ($186.14)
    General - Other: $104,000 ($141.30)
    Financial Administration: $77,000 ($104.62)
    Sewerage: $65,000 ($88.32)
    Police Protection: $38,000 ($51.63)
    Parks and Recreation: $24,000 ($32.61)
    General Public Buildings: $23,000 ($31.25)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $21,000 ($28.53)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $160,000 ($217.39)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $109,000 ($148.10)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $3,000 ($4.08)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($2.72)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $104,000 ($141.30)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $273,000 ($370.92)
    Highways: $11,000 ($14.95)
  • Tax - Property: $525,000 ($713.32)
    Other License: $6,000 ($8.15)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,916,000 ($3961.96)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,420,000 ($3288.04)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $524,000 ($711.96)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $29,000 ($39.40)

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

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $585,000 ($794.84)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,173,000 ($1593.75)

Strongest AM radio stations in Tonica:

  • WLPO (1220 AM; 1 kW; LASALLE, IL; Owner: LASALLE COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WAUR (930 AM; 4 kW; SANDWICH, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LTD.)
  • WSPL (1250 AM; 0 kW; STREATOR, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tonica:

  • WSOG (88.1 FM; SPRING VALLEY, IL; Owner: SPIRIT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WBZG (100.9 FM; PERU, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WWGN (88.9 FM; OTTAWA, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WALS (102.1 FM; OGLESBY, IL; Owner: LACO RADIO, INC.)
  • WIVQ (103.3 FM; SPRING VALLEY, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WAJK (99.3 FM; LA SALLE, IL; Owner: LA SALLE COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WSTQ (97.7 FM; STREATOR, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WYYS (106.1 FM; STREATOR, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKOT (96.5 FM; MARSEILLES, IL; Owner: LASALLE COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WNIW (91.3 FM; LA SALLE, IL; Owner: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WRVY-FM (100.5 FM; HENRY, IL; Owner: WZOE, INC)
  • WMKB (102.9 FM; EARLVILLE, IL; Owner: KM RADIO OF EARLVILLE, L.L.C.)
  • WZOE-FM (98.1 FM; PRINCETON, IL; Owner: WZOE, INC.)
  • WGLC-FM (100.1 FM; MENDOTA, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRKX (95.3 FM; OTTAWA, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Tonica:

  • WWTO-TV (Channel 35; LASALLE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W51AF (Channel 51; LASALLE, ETC., IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN COMM. OF CHICAGOLAND, INC.)
  • WYZZ-TV (Channel 43; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: WYZZ LICENSEE, INC.)

Tonica fatal accident list:

Feb 2, 1988 10:45 PM, Wauponis, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 25Number of bridges
  • 167ft / 51.4mTotal length
  • $167,000Total costs
  • 140,425Total average daily traffic
  • 37,776Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Tonica, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11940-1949
  • 41960-1969
  • 161980-1989
  • 41990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Tonica, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • Jeff Westbrook, 1.7 Mi Ne Tonica N Side Lowell Rd (Lat: 41.233333 Lon: -89.040833), Type: 128.0, Overall height: 121.9 m, Registrant: Nicor Gas, Naper-ville, Phone: (630) 983-8676

  • 1.1 Mi Sse (Lat: 41.175833 Lon: -89.038333), Type: 106.7, Overall height: 106.7 m, Registrant: Waterway Communications System Inc, Jeffe-rsonville, Phone: (812) 288-1693

  • 1.7 Mi Ne Tonica N Side Lowell Rd (Lat: 41.233333 Lon: -89.040833), Type: 128.0, Overall height: 121.9 m, Registrant: Nicor Gas, Naper-ville, Phone: (630) 983-8676


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lowell Rd Ne 1.7 Mi Ne (Lat: 41.233361 Lon: -89.041750), Call Sign: KDN473, Licensee ID: L00031558,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.150 MHz, Grant Date: 05/30/1997, Expiration Date: 05/29/2002, Cancellation Date: 09/29/2002, Registrant: Lutes Well Drilling Inc, Box 236, Malen, IL 61337, Phone: (815) 643-2111


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • CH03IP109, West Of I-39 And N 1851 1st St (Lat: 41.206222 Lon: -89.078611), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WQPT626,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11305.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/13/2012, Expiration Date: 08/13/2022, Cancellation Date: 08/01/2022, Certifier: Kyle B Entz, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8402, Fax: (425) 383-4840, Email:

  • TONICA PCS, 505 N First Street (Lat: 41.223306 Lon: -89.068611), Type: Mast, Structure height: 51.8 m, Overall height: 54.5 m, Call Sign: WQQM803,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/28/2022, Expiration Date: 01/29/2033, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • SBTOWT, Mugekewis St. (Lat: 41.219583 Lon: -89.067250), Type: Tank, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WQRA741,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz, 11425.0 MHz... (+14 more), Grant Date: 04/05/2013, Expiration Date: 04/05/2023, Cancellation Date: 06/10/2023, Certifier: John Lewis, Registrant: Urban Communications, Inc., 5320 W 159th Street, Oak Forest, IL 60452, Phone: (708) 381-5493, Fax: (708) 687-8786, Email:

  • 551 TONICA, 471 N 20th Rd (Lat: 41.222583 Lon: -89.071861), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 48.8 m, Overall height: 51.8 m, Call Sign: WRHU611, Licensee ID: L01901500,
    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, Grant Date: 06/19/2020, Expiration Date: 06/19/2030, Certifier: Chad Weaver, Registrant: Surf Air Wireless, LLC, Po Box 1401, Laporte, IN 46350, Phone: (219) 326-5252, Fax: (219) 326-5535, Email:

  • CH29873A, N 1851st Rd (Lat: 41.206278 Lon: -89.078583), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WRUG263,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/23/2022, Expiration Date: 08/23/2032, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

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  • 2 Miles East Of Us-51, 8 Miles North Of Sr-18 (Lat: 41.233361 Lon: -89.040917), Type: Nntann, Structure height: 61.6 m, Overall height: 128 m, Call Sign: KWT881,
    Assigned Frequencies: 459.500 MHz, 152.210 MHz, Grant Date: 05/05/2009, Expiration Date: 04/01/2019, Cancellation Date: 05/18/2019, Registrant: Law Offices Of Hill & Welch, 1330 New Hampshire Ave Nw#113, Washington, Dc, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 775-0070


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

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  • Station 37 N 17th Rd (Lat: 41.175861 Lon: -89.038417), Type: Tower, Call Sign: WHG736,
    Assigned Frequencies: 217.012 MHz, 217.512 MHz, Grant Date: 07/02/2003, Expiration Date: 12/10/2012, Cancellation Date: 12/06/2014, Certifier: Sandra M Depriest, Registrant: Law Offices Of Robert J. Keller, P.C., Washington, DC 20033-0428, Phone: (202) 223-2100, Fax: (202) 223-2121, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: SOCATA TBM 700 (Category: Land, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W PT6A SER (750 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 18SR, N18SR, N-18SR, Serial Number: 161, Year manufactured: 2000, Airworthiness Date: 03/27/2002, Certificate Issue Date: 01/19/2018
    Registrant (LLC): Kcd Air LLC, 2089 E 550th Rd, Tonica, IL 61370
  • Aircraft: MITTELSTADT KEVIN JT2 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2129X, N2129X, N-2129X, Serial Number: 12694, Year manufactured: 1994, Airworthiness Date: 10/23/1995, Certificate Issue Date: 06/13/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Michael Freeman, 697 N 1950th Rd, Tonica, IL 61370
  • Aircraft: AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING AEIO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 717AC, N717AC, N-717AC, Serial Number: 757-95, Year manufactured: 1995, Airworthiness Date: 10/04/1995, Certificate Issue Date: 08/01/2020
    Registrant (LLC): Kcd Aviation LLC, 577 N 18th Rd, Tonica, IL 61370
  • Aircraft: CHARLES L HARTMAN ZENITH 701 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: SUBARU EA-81 (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 697MF, N697MF, N-697MF, Serial Number: 001, Year manufactured: 2015, Airworthiness Date: 05/11/2015, Certificate Issue Date: 01/15/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Ii Michael G Freeman, 697 N 1950th Rd, Tonica, IL 61370
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 06/08/2018

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

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 10. The highest number of fire incidents - 31 took place in 2012, and the least - 0 in 2004. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Tonica, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (48.6%), and Outside Fires (32.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Tonica, IL
    • 8648.6%Structure Fires
    • 5832.8%Outside Fires
    • 2313.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 105.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Tonica, IL
Most common first names in Tonica, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Joseph1476.0 years
George880.5 years
John876.1 years
Elmer882.2 years
Robert770.8 years
Margaret782.1 years
Albert677.5 years
Harry674.5 years
Arthur680.3 years
Donald674.4 years
Most common last names in Tonica, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller1181.2 years
Johnson879.6 years
Siemers886.1 years
Shawback880.1 years
Smith882.2 years
Warrner783.9 years
Alleman782.3 years
Bernardoni771.0 years
Hiltabrand775.8 years
Ryan671.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Tonica, IL
  • 89.9%Utility gas
  • 7.8%Electricity
  • 2.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Tonica, IL
  • 83.8%Utility gas
  • 16.2%Electricity


Tonica compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black 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 above state average.
There are 6 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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  • Scott L. Hoge (1)

Total of 6 patent applications in 2008-2024.

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