Amboy, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 2,254 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -12.0%
 
Males: 1,163  (51.6%)
Females: 1,091  (48.4%)
Median resident age:

46.3 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 61021, 61310.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $71,227 (it was $36,250 in 2000)
Amboy:

$71,227
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,418 (it was $18,183 in 2000)

Amboy city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $127,641 (it was $73,900 in 2000)
Amboy:

$127,641
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $160,930; detached houses: $125,212; mobile homes: $439,661

Median gross rent in 2022: $823.

March 2022 cost of living index in Amboy: 84.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.0%
(9.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 18.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 6.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Amboy, IL (2022)
    • 2,18391.8%White alone
    • 1094.6%Hispanic
    • 502.1%Two or more races
    • 90.4%Black alone

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



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Amboy, Illinois as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Amboy is 279 to 1.


Crime rates in Amboy by year

Type

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(40.7)
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)
6
(240.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(41.8)
0
(0.0)
2
(84.9)
1
(42.9)
1
(43.3)
2
(86.1)
2
(86.9)
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)
1
(43.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
10
(400.0)
28
(1,116)
7
(284.7)
7
(292.6)
6
(253.3)
2
(84.9)
1
(42.9)
0
(0.0)
3
(129.1)
4
(173.8)
1
(43.5)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
17
(680.0)
27
(1,077)
5
(203.3)
8
(334.4)
10
(422.1)
2
(84.9)
5
(214.6)
5
(216.6)
4
(172.2)
6
(260.8)
2
(86.9)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
18
(720.0)
23
(917.1)
33
(1,342)
16
(668.9)
8
(337.7)
13
(551.8)
17
(729.6)
35
(1,516)
3
(129.1)
10
(434.6)
4
(173.8)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(39.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(84.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(43.5)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(40.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(84.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(43.5)
City-Data.com crime index348.4338.5206.2142.193.7119.787.1123.5111.9143.421.7

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 Amboy, IL

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

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

0.87
Illinois average:

3.04
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Ancestries: German (37.0%), Irish (11.9%), American (11.5%), Polish (3.7%), British (3.6%), English (3.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 07/17/1888

Elevation: 743 feet

Land area: 1.26 square miles.

Population density: 1,791 people per square mile   (low).

Amboy, Illinois map

12 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.5%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,490 (1.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,983 (1.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rockford, IL (40.7 miles , pop. 150,115).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (85.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Sublette, IL (2.7 miles ),
Franklin Grove, IL (3.0 miles ),
West Brooklyn, IL (3.1 miles),
Harmon, IL (3.4 miles),
Ashton, IL (3.5 miles ),
Dixon, IL (3.5 miles ),
Ohio, IL (3.6 miles ),
Compton, IL (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 41.71 N, Longitude: 89.33 W

Area code: 815

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $237,700
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $164,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $164,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $160,000
  • 2007: 8 buildings, average cost: $159,400
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2005: 7 buildings, average cost: $64,300
  • 2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $140,000
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $140,000
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $143,000
  • 2001: 8 buildings, average cost: $126,800
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $104,700
  • 1999: 11 buildings, average cost: $97,800
  • 1998: 9 buildings, average cost: $62,700
  • 1997: 7 buildings, average cost: $54,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Amboy, IL residents
Average permit cost in Amboy, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +173 (+7.2%).
Most common industries in Amboy, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.6%)
  • Food (9.9%)
  • Construction (8.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.7%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
  • Educational services (5.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Food (13.3%)
  • Construction (13.1%)
  • Public administration (8.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.6%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.1%)
  • Printing & related support activities (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.7%)
  • Educational services (9.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.8%)
  • Food (5.8%)
  • Social assistance (4.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Amboy, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.4%)
  • Customer service representatives (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.4%)
  • Customer service representatives (5.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3.5%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (3.5%)

Average climate in Amboy, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

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

On 3/29/1981, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.4 miles away from the Amboy city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 12/6/1951, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.9 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Amboy-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 83% 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 238.3 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 28.5 miles away from Amboy 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 214.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 238.3 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 270.7 miles away from Amboy center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW) earthquake occurred 237.4 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 Lee County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Amboy topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Amboy:

  • BOYD AVENUE HOME (110 SOUTH BOYD AVENUE)
  • DIVISION STREET HOME (317 WEST DIVISION STREET)
  • WASSON STREET PLACE (205 EAST WASSON)
  • AMBOY NURSING ACQUISITION (15 WEST WASSON ROAD)

Airports located in Amboy:

Amtrak station near Amboy:

  • 16 miles: MENDOTA (8TH ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Amboy:

  • Kishwaukee College (about 29 miles; Malta, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,356)
  • Illinois Valley Community College (about 31 miles; Oglesby, IL; FT enrollment: 2,747)
  • Northern Illinois University (about 33 miles; Dekalb, IL; FT enrollment: 18,126)
  • Rock Valley College (about 45 miles; Rockford, IL; FT enrollment: 6,269)
  • Waubonsee Community College (about 46 miles; Sugar Grove, IL; FT enrollment: 7,698)
  • Ashford University (about 46 miles; Clinton, IA; FT enrollment: 73,330)
  • Aurora University (about 51 miles; Aurora, IL; FT enrollment: 4,596)

Public high school in Amboy:

Public elementary/middle schools in Amboy:

See full list of schools located in Amboy

Library in Amboy:

  • PANKHURST MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $47,758; Location: 3 SOUTH JEFFERSON AVENUE; 24,358 books; 374 audio materials; 1 local licensed databases; 16 state licensed databases; 3 other licensed databases; 9 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Amboy: Amboy City Hall (A), Pankhurst Memorial Library (B), Amboy Fire Protection District (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Amboy include: First Baptist Church (A), United First Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Amboy Depot Museum (50 South East Avenue).

Birthplace of: Frank Shaughnessy - Football player and coach, Michael M. Mihm - Federal judge.

Lee County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Amboy that have no violations reported:

  • AMBOY (Population served: 2,700, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • OCONNELLS YOGI BEAR CG (Population served: 560, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • MENDOTA HILLS CAMPGROUND (Population served: 200, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • OCONNELLS YOGI BEAR RESORT (Population served: 175, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • OCONNELLS YOGI BEAR JELLYSTONE (Population served: 150, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • PINE VIEW CAMPGROUND (Population served: 150, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • GREEN RIVER OAKS CAMPING RST (97907) (Population served: 100, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • GREEN RIVER OAKS CAMPING RST (97899) (Population served: 75, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SUNSET INN (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • SHADY OAKS COUNTRY CLUB (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

63.8%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.2%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
43 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
27 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
78 people in nursing homes in 2000
32 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in Amboy (2011 data):

  • The First National Bank in Amboy: The First National Bank In Amboy at 220 East Main Street, branch established on 1934/08/11. Info updated 2008/12/02: Bank assets: $170.1 mil, Deposits: $149.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Amboy Bancorp, Inc.
  • First Federal Savings Bank: 111 E Main Branch at 111 East Main Street, branch established on 1889/01/01. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $398.1 mil, Deposits: $355.1 mil, headquarters in Ottawa, IL, negative income in the last year, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 13 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Amboy:

Marital status in Amboy, IL
  • Never married: 34.6%
  • Now married: 50.4%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 3.8%
  • Divorced: 9.7%

For population 25 years and over in Amboy:

  • High school or higher: 91.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 10.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.2
Illinois average:

12.5

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

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Religion statistics for Amboy, IL (based on Lee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic8,3799
Mainline Protestant6,33527
Evangelical Protestant3,52822
Black Protestant1191
Other32
None17,667-
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
Lee County:

1.71 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Lee County:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
Lee County:

4.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 30
Here:

8.55 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.6%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Lee County:

27.3%
Illinois:

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

13.6%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Amboy:

52.6%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

50.9%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Amboy:

28.8
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Amboy:

19.1%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

9.8%
State:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

35.3%
State:

33.4%

General health condition:
Amboy:

58.9%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

78.4%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Amboy, 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 5$29,825$71,5800$0
Police Protection - Officers 2$10,684$64,1043$2,270
Sewerage 1$5,991$71,8920$0
Other Government Administration 1$6,690$80,2808$10,337
Local Libraries 0$0 3$8,170
Water Supply 0$0 1$1,736
Totals for Government 9$53,191$70,92115$22,513

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

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $143,000 ($63.44)
  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $295,000 ($130.88)
    Water Utilities: $261,000 ($115.79)
    Police Protection: $260,000 ($115.35)
    Regular Highways: $249,000 ($110.47)
    General - Other: $235,000 ($104.26)
    Parks and Recreation: $112,000 ($49.69)
    Sewerage: $90,000 ($39.93)
    Libraries: $43,000 ($19.08)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $32,000 ($14.20)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $82,000 ($36.38)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $728,000 ($322.98)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $152,000 ($67.44)
    Solid Waste Management: $116,000 ($51.46)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $389,000 ($172.58)
    Fines and Forfeits: $14,000 ($6.21)
    Interest Earnings: $6,000 ($2.66)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $557,000 ($247.12)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $493,000 ($218.72)
    Highways: $63,000 ($27.95)
  • Tax - Property: $318,000 ($141.08)
    Public Utilities Sales: $135,000 ($59.89)
    Other License: $74,000 ($32.83)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,297,000 ($575.42)

Businesses in Amboy, IL

  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Amboy:

  • 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.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WIXN (1460 AM; 1 kW; DIXON, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSDR (1240 AM; 1 kW; STERLING, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WAUR (930 AM; 4 kW; SANDWICH, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LTD.)
  • WROK (1440 AM; 5 kW; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Amboy:

  • WMKB (102.9 FM; EARLVILLE, IL; Owner: KM RADIO OF EARLVILLE, L.L.C.)
  • WRCV (101.7 FM; DIXON, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WLLT (107.7 FM; POLO, IL; Owner: SAUK VALLEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGLC-FM (100.1 FM; MENDOTA, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNIQ (91.5 FM; STERLING, IL; Owner: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WAJK (99.3 FM; LA SALLE, IL; Owner: LA SALLE COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WSEY (95.7 FM; OREGON, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WNIW (91.3 FM; LA SALLE, IL; Owner: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WBZG (100.9 FM; PERU, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WNIU (89.5 FM; DEKALB, IL; Owner: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WSSQ (94.3 FM; STERLING, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WNIJ (90.5 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Amboy:

  • WWTO-TV (Channel 35; LASALLE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W52BI (Channel 52; STERLING/DIXON, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W48CK (Channel 48; STERLING, IL; Owner: BLACK HAWK COLLEGE)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 58Number of bridges
  • 495ft / 151mTotal length
  • $1,730,000Total costs
  • 498,420Total average daily traffic
  • 83,483Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Amboy, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 231960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 131980-1989
  • 81990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Amboy, IL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Amboy)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Amboy, IL)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

41 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Amboy)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: THOMPSON KIRBY L FISHER FP404 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: 2 Cycle
    N-Number: 404KT, N404KT, N-404KT, Serial Number: 4086, Certificate Issue Date: 09/13/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Kirby L Thompson, 18 W Main St, Amboy, IL 61310
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/13/2018

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 fires per year is 36. The highest number of reported fires - 71 took place in 2005, and the least - 3 in 2002. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Amboy, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (54.0%), and Outside Fires (33.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Amboy, IL
    • 33354.0%Structure Fires
    • 20733.5%Outside Fires
    • 487.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 294.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Amboy, IL
Most common first names in Amboy, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John4676.5 years
William4374.7 years
Mary3978.8 years
Robert3475.3 years
James3268.1 years
Charles2973.7 years
George2079.4 years
Helen1981.9 years
Margaret1983.9 years
Donald1671.4 years
Most common last names in Amboy, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1673.5 years
Miller1282.8 years
Morrissey1180.0 years
Jones1076.7 years
Bonnell1069.7 years
Becker977.8 years
Eller978.4 years
Noble957.2 years
Eisenberg862.2 years
Kessel777.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Amboy, IL
  • 80.5%Utility gas
  • 17.2%Electricity
  • 1.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.6%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Amboy, IL
  • 55.8%Utility gas
  • 31.5%Electricity
  • 10.9%Wood
  • 1.8%Other fuel


Amboy compared to Illinois state average:

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

Amboy on our top lists:

  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Other Southern Europe (population 500+)"
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.