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Effingham, Illinois Real Estate Buyer Agent - MLS Realtors List
Population (year 2000): 12,384. Estimated population in July 2005: 12,440 (+0.5% change)
Males: 5,842 (47.2%), Females: 6,542 (52.8%)
Effingham County
Zip code: 62401
Median resident age: 37.5 years
Median household income: $34,761 (year 2000)
Median house value: $86,900 (year 2000)
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Races in Effingham:
- White Non-Hispanic (97.3%)
- Hispanic (1.0%)
- Two or more races (0.7%)
Ancestries: German (37.4%), Irish (10.3%), English (10.2%), United States (9.0%), French (2.6%), Italian (2.4%).
Elevation: 592 feet
Land area: 8.7 square miles
For population 25 years and over in Effingham
- High school or higher: 81.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.0%
- Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
- Unemployed: 5.7%
- Mean travel time to work: 14.3 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Effingham city
- Never married: 22.2%
- Now married: 53.4%
- Separated: 1.8%
- Widowed: 11.6%
- Divorced: 11.0%
1.7% Foreign born
Population change in the 1990s: +232 (+1.9%).
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Decatur, IL (57.5 miles , pop. 81,860).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (121.5 miles , pop. 348,189).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (197.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).
Nearest cities: Teutopolis, IL (4.7 miles ), Watson, IL (6.8 miles ), Sigel, IL (8.1 miles ), Shumway, IL (8.6 miles ), Stewardson, IL (11.4 miles ), Montrose, IL (11.9 miles ), Dieterich, IL (12.2 miles ), Mason, IL (12.9 miles ).
Single-family new house construction building permits:
- 1997: 66 buildings, average cost: $158,900
- 1998: 50 buildings, average cost: $121,800
- 1999: 51 buildings, average cost: $112,200
- 2000: 28 buildings, average cost: $164,000
- 2001: 31 buildings, average cost: $152,700
- 2002: 25 buildings, average cost: $135,900
- 2003: 41 buildings, average cost: $169,100
- 2004: 56 buildings, average cost: $150,300
- 2005: 55 buildings, average cost: $156,200
Latitude: 39.12 N, Longitude: 88.55 W
Area code: 217
Effingham, Illinois business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...
Industries providing employment: Manufacturing (20.2%), Educational,health and social services (19.4%), Retail trade (13.9%), Arts,entertainment,recreation,accommodation and food services (11.1%).
Daytime population change due to commuting: +9,028 (+72.9%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 4,677 (76.8%)
Crime in Effingham by Year |
| Type |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
| Murders |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| per 100,000 |
8.1 |
8.1 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Rapes |
14 |
4 |
12 |
10 |
12 |
8 |
| per 100,000 |
113.0 |
32.3 |
96.9 |
80.7 |
96.9 |
64.6 |
| Robberies |
9 |
6 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
9 |
| per 100,000 |
72.7 |
48.4 |
32.3 |
32.3 |
32.3 |
72.7 |
| Assaults |
43 |
32 |
36 |
34 |
36 |
32 |
| per 100,000 |
347.2 |
258.4 |
290.7 |
274.5 |
290.7 |
258.4 |
| Burglaries |
82 |
77 |
117 |
100 |
117 |
66 |
| per 100,000 |
662.1 |
621.8 |
944.8 |
807.5 |
944.8 |
532.9 |
| Thefts |
566 |
659 |
579 |
601 |
579 |
570 |
| per 100,000 |
4570.4 |
5321.4 |
4675.4 |
4853.0 |
4675.4 |
4602.7 |
| Auto thefts |
23 |
20 |
31 |
14 |
31 |
16 |
| per 100,000 |
185.7 |
161.5 |
250.3 |
113.0 |
250.3 |
129.2 |
| Crime Index: (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 327.2) |
388.6 |
356.5 |
379.8 |
356.6 |
379.8 |
331.1 |
Average climate in Effingham, Illinois
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Effingham-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 72% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 6/2/1990, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.3 miles away from the Effingham city center injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
On 3/6/1961, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.8 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
Birthplace of: Brian Shouse - 2005 Major League Baseball player (Texas Rangers, born: Sep 26, 1968), Jimmy Kite - Craftsman Truck series NASCAR driver (born: Feb 18, 1976).
Hospital/medical center in Effingham:
- ST ANTHONYS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (503 N MAPLE STREET)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Effingham:
- SHELBY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 27 miles; SHELBYVILLE, IL)
- SARAH BUSH LINCOLN HEALTH CENTER (about 28 miles; MATTOON, IL)
- CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 32 miles; FLORA, IL)
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Effingham:
- COLES COUNTY MEMORIAL (about 31 miles; MATTOON/CHARLESTON, IL; ID: MTO)
- DECATUR (about 54 miles; DECATUR, IL; ID: DEC)
- MOUNT VERNON (about 60 miles; MOUNT VERNON, IL; ID: MVN)
Other public-use airports nearest to Effingham:
- EFFINGHAM COUNTY MEMORIAL (about 4 miles; EFFINGHAM, IL; ID: 1H2)
- PERCIVAL SPRINGS (about 9 miles; WATSON, IL; ID: 2T2)
- SHELBY COUNTY (about 28 miles; SHELBYVILLE, IL; ID: 2H0)
Amtrak station:
EFFINGHAM (S. BANKERS ST.). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
Local government website: www.effinghamil.com
Local government employment and payroll (March 2002) |
| Function |
Full-time employees |
Monthly full-time payroll |
Average yearly full-time wage |
Part-time employees |
Monthly part-time payroll |
| Other and Unallocable |
10 |
$32,657 |
$39,188 |
1 |
$483 |
| Financial Administration |
10 |
$28,574 |
$34,288 |
0 |
$0 |
| Local Libraries |
3 |
$8,161 |
$32,644 |
10 |
$7,450 |
| Streets and Highways |
16 |
$50,754 |
$38,065 |
0 |
$0 |
| Parks and Recreation |
6 |
$21,456 |
$42,912 |
1 |
$1,370 |
| Sewerage |
4 |
$14,838 |
$44,514 |
1 |
$1,802 |
| Police Protection - Officers |
25 |
$99,909 |
$47,956 |
2 |
$514 |
| Fire - Other |
1 |
$2,384 |
$28,608 |
0 |
$0 |
| Police - Other |
15 |
$31,275 |
$25,020 |
7 |
$3,038 |
| Water Supply |
17 |
$57,103 |
$40,308 |
0 |
$0 |
| Other Government Administration |
0 |
$0 |
|
5 |
$11,488 |
| Firefighters |
19 |
$76,308 |
$48,194 |
0 |
$0 |
| Totals for Government |
126 |
$423,419 |
$40,325 |
27 |
$26,145 |
College/University in Effingham:
- DOROTHY CHRYSLER SCHOOL OF BEAUTY CULTURE (Location: 307 W JEFFERSON ST; Private, for-profit)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Effingham:
- LAKE LAND COLLEGE (about 28 miles; MATTOON, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,666)
- EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 37 miles; CHARLESTON, IL; FT enrollment: 9,582)
- MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY (about 59 miles; DECATUR, IL; FT enrollment: 2,274)
- PARKLAND COLLEGE (about 71 miles; CHAMPAIGN, IL; FT enrollment: 5,186)
- UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN (about 72 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 36,284)
- VINCENNES UNIVERSITY (about 79 miles; VINCENNES, IN; FT enrollment: 6,201)
- IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE-WABASH VALLEY (about 82 miles; TERRE HAUTE, IN; FT enrollment: 2,099)
Public high school in Effingham:
- EFFINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 865; Location: 1301 W GROVE AVE; Grades: 09 - 12)
Private high school in Effingham:
- ST ANTHONY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 202; Location: 304 E ROADWAY PO BOX 545; Grades: 9 - 12)
Public primary/middle schools in Effingham:
- EFFINGHAM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 667; Location: 600 S HENRIETTA ST; Grades: 06 - 08)
- CENTRAL GRADE SCHOOL (Students: 629; Location: 10421 N US HWY 45; Grades: 03 - 05)
- SOUTH SIDE GRADE SCHOOL (Students: 288; Location: 211 W DOUGLAS AVE; Grades: PK - 02)
- EARLY LEARNING CENTER (Students: 273; Location: 3224 S BANKER; Grades: PK - KG)
- WEST SIDE GRADE SCHOOL (Students: 122; Location: 900 W EDGAR AVE; Grades: 01 - 02)
- GREEN CREEK GRADE SCHOOL (Students: 70; Location: 20117 N 1525TH ST; Grades: 03 - 06)
- EAST SIDE PRE-SCHOOL (Students: 50; Location: 205 N 1ST ST; Grades: PK - PK)
- TLC FUNKHOUSER (Students: 44; Location: 12073 N 1000TH RD; Grades: 02 - 12)
- ESP SAFE SCHOOLS PROGRAM (Students: 8; Location: 106 N THIRD ST; Grades: 07 - 09)
Private primary/middle schools in Effingham:
- ST ANTHONY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 429; Location: 412 NORTH THIRD STREET; Grades: 1 - 8)
- SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 256; Location: 407 S HENRIETTA ST; Grades: PK - 8)
Library in Effingham:
- HELEN MATTHES LIB. (Operating income: $416,174; Location: 100 E. MARKET AVENUE; 68,695 books; 3,200 audio materials; 1,493 video materials; 175 serial subscriptions)
Notable locations in Effingham: Effingham County Jail (A), Effingham County Courthouse (B), Effingham City Hall (C), Helen Matthes Library (D). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Effingham include: Saint Johns Lutheran Church (A), First Presbyterian Church (B), Free Methodist Church (C), Church of the Nazarene (D), Saint Anthonys Roman Catholic Church (E), First Baptist Church (F), First Christian Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Saint John Lutheran Cemetery (1), Saint Anthony Catholic Cemetery (2), Rinehart Cemetery (3), Effingham City Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map
Reservoir: Cips Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Park in Effingham: Bliss Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map
Post office: (A). Display/hide its location on the map
Effingham compared to Illinois state average:
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
Strongest AM radio stations in Effingham:
- WCRA (1090 AM; daytime; 1 kW; EFFINGHAM, IL)
- WLBH (1170 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MATTOON, IL; Owner: MATTOON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- 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.)
- WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
- WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
- WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
- WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
- WILL (580 AM; 5 kW; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
- WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
- WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
- WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
- WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Effingham:
- WCRC (95.7 FM; EFFINGHAM, IL; Owner: TWO PETAZ, INC.)
- WKJT (102.3 FM; TEUTOPOLIS, IL; Owner: JOHN W. KIRBY)
- W208AN (91.3 FM; EFFINGHAM, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
- W204BG (88.7 FM; EFFINGHAM, IL; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
- WXEF (97.9 FM; EFFINGHAM, IL; Owner: PREMIER BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WHQQ (98.9 FM; NEOGA, IL; Owner: WSHY, INC.)
- WLBH-FM (96.9 FM; MATTOON, IL; Owner: MATTOON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WMCI (101.3 FM; NEOGA, IL; Owner: THE CROMWELL GROUP, INC. OF ILLINOIS)
TV broadcast stations around Effingham:
- WEIL-LP (Channel 54; EFFINGHAM, IL; Owner: BELIEVER'S BROADCASTING CORP.)
- WUSI-TV (Channel 16; OLNEY, IL; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
- WEIU-TV (Channel 51; CHARLESTON, IL; Owner: EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
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