Baldwin, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 312 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -91.4%
Males: 159  (51.0%)
Females: 153  (49.0%)
Median resident age:

32.8 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62217.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $43,899 (it was $32,083 in 2000)
Baldwin:

$43,899
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $17,831 (it was $13,009 in 2000)

Baldwin village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $96,073 (it was $40,300 in 2000)
Baldwin:

$96,073
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $100,185; detached houses: $112,385; mobile homes: $38,389

Median gross rent in 2022: $843.

March 2022 cost of living index in Baldwin: 85.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 21.4%
(20.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Baldwin, Illinois as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Baldwin is 326 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (31.4%), American (25.6%), European (25.6%), English (7.1%), Irish (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/15/1901

Elevation: 468 feet

Land area: 0.67 square miles.

Population density: 466 people per square mile   (low).

Baldwin, Illinois map

80 residents are foreign born (1.6% Latin America, 0.4% Asia).

This village:

2.2%
Illinois:

12.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,206 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $894 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Louis, MO (37.5 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (277.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Marissa, IL (2.6 miles ),
Lenzburg, IL (2.7 miles ),
Evansville, IL (2.9 miles ),
Red Bud, IL (2.9 miles ),
Sparta, IL (2.9 miles ),
Tilden, IL (3.0 miles ),
Ruma, IL (3.0 miles ),
New Athens, IL (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 38.18 N, Longitude: 89.84 W

Area code: 618

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

3.9%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Baldwin, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.6%)
  • Public administration (6.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.5%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.4%)
  • Construction (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Repair & maintenance (12.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.1%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (8.1%)
  • Truck transportation (7.1%)
  • Construction (7.1%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (7.1%)
  • Machinery (5.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.0%)
  • Public administration (10.5%)
  • Miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers (7.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.8%)
  • Social assistance (4.7%)
Most common occupations in Baldwin, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (13.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (16.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (13.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.1%)
  • Carpenters (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.5%)
  • Legal support workers (9.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (9.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.0%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (5.8%)

Average climate in Baldwin, Illinois

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Baldwin, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 76.2. This is about average.

City:

76.2
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2015 was 1.19. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 3.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.19
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.32. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.32
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Baldwin-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 93% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/18/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 33.1 miles away from the Baldwin village center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/5/1958, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.2 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 8 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Baldwin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 323% 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 107.9 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 107.9 miles away from Baldwin 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 72.3 miles away from Baldwin 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 114.9 miles away from Baldwin center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 112.0 miles away from Baldwin center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 113.2 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 Randolph County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 5, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Baldwin topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Baldwin:

  • ELLNER TERRACE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; EVANSVILLE, IL)
  • SPARTA TERRACE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; SPARTA, IL)
  • RED BUD REGIONAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; RED BUD, IL)
  • RANDOLPH COUNTY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; SPARTA, IL)
  • SPARTA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; SPARTA, IL)
  • NEW ATHENS HOME FOR THE AGED (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; NEW ATHENS, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Baldwin:

  • Southwestern Illinois College (about 24 miles; Belleville, IL; Full-time enrollment: 9,085)
  • McKendree University (about 30 miles; Lebanon, IL; FT enrollment: 2,564)
  • Saint Louis Community College (about 36 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 18,019)
  • Saint Louis University (about 38 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 11,606)
  • Webster University (about 40 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 12,406)
  • Ranken Technical College (about 40 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 2,134)
  • Jefferson College (about 40 miles; Hillsboro, MO; FT enrollment: 3,975)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Baldwin: Baldwin Community Fire Protection District Training Facility (A), Baldwin Community Fire Protection District Main Station (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Randolph County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Baldwin and their reported violations in the past:

BALDWIN (Population served: 660, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2011 and JUN-2011, Contaminant: Chloramine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUN-08-2011), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-15-2011)
  • Monthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) - In DEC-2005, Contaminant: IESWTR. Follow-up actions: St Intentional no-action (FEB-06-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-06-2006), St Public Notif requested (FEB-06-2006), St Compliance achieved (FEB-08-2006), St Public Notif received (FEB-27-2006)
Average household size:
This village:

2.5 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

69.2%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

4.1%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

3,193 people in state prisons in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Baldwin:

Marital status in Baldwin, IL
  • Never married: 34.6%
  • Now married: 47.8%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

For population 25 years and over in Baldwin:

  • High school or higher: 98.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.5%
  • Unemployed: 10.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.4
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Baldwin, IL (based on Randolph County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant9,74137
Catholic7,38110
Mainline Protestant4,35223
Black Protestant7073
Other2223
None11,073-
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: 8
This county:

2.44 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.31 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.31 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
This county:

5.49 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 26
This county:

7.94 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

8.5%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.3%
Illinois:

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

19.7%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

43.9%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Baldwin:

45.0%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.2
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

19.5%
Illinois:

20.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Baldwin:

20.7%
State:

33.4%

General health condition:
This city:

59.9%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Baldwin:

85.4%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Baldwin, 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
Other Government Administration 1$7,040$84,48013$9,874
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$207
Totals for Government 1$7,040$84,48014$10,081

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $141,000 ($451.92)
    Water Utilities: $92,000 ($294.87)
    Central Staff Services: $50,000 ($160.26)
    General - Other: $45,000 ($144.23)
    Solid Waste Management: $28,000 ($89.74)
    Police Protection: $22,000 ($70.51)
    Sewerage: $20,000 ($64.10)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $6,000 ($19.23)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($12.82)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $39,000 ($125.00)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $9,000 ($28.85)
    Public Welfare - Other: $1,000 ($3.21)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($3.21)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $107,000 ($342.95)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $51,000 ($163.46)
    Solid Waste Management: $30,000 ($96.15)
    Other: $9,000 ($28.85)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Highways: $93,000 ($298.08)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($12.82)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($9.62)
    Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($6.41)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $111,000 ($355.77)
  • State Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $203,000 ($650.64)
    General Local Government Support: $76,000 ($243.59)
    Highways: $9,000 ($28.85)
  • Tax - Property: $28,000 ($89.74)
    Public Utilities Sales: $26,000 ($83.33)
    Other License: $3,000 ($9.62)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $882,000 ($2826.92)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $869,000 ($2785.26)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $13,000 ($41.67)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $943,000 ($3022.44)

Strongest AM radio stations in Baldwin:

  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WHCO (1230 AM; 1 kW; SPARTA, IL; Owner: HIRSCH COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING CO.)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WRTH (1430 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO)
  • KSLG (1380 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: NEW HORIZON 7TH-DAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, INC.)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KFUO (850 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
  • KATZ (1600 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Baldwin:

  • KPNT (105.7 FM; ST. GENEVIEVE, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KSIV-FM (91.5 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLOU (103.3 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KSHE (94.7 FM; CRESTWOOD, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KSLZ (107.7 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFUO-FM (99.1 FM; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
  • KYKY (98.1 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WSSM (106.5 FM; GRANITE CITY, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KSD (93.7 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WIL-FM (92.3 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KWMU (90.7 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI)
  • KEZK-FM (102.5 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KIHT (96.3 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WSIE (88.7 FM; EDWARDSVILLE, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, S. ILLINOIS UNIV.)
  • WCIL-FM (101.5 FM; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: LYLE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KDHX (88.1 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: DOUBLE HELIX CORPORATION)
  • KMJM-FM (104.9 FM; COLUMBIA, IL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WNSV (104.7 FM; NASHVILLE, IL; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)
  • WXAN (103.9 FM; AVA, IL; Owner: HAROLD L. LAWDER)

TV broadcast stations around Baldwin:

  • KSDK (Channel 5; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: MULTIMEDIA KSDK, INC.)
  • KETC (Channel 9; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: ST. LOUIS REGIONAL & EDUCATIONAL PUBLIC TV COMMISSION)
  • KPLR-TV (Channel 11; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KPLR, INC.)
  • KTVI (Channel 2; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTVI LICENSE, INC.)
  • KMOV (Channel 4; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KMOV-TV, INC.)
  • WPXS (Channel 13; MT. VERNON, IL; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
  • KDNL-TV (Channel 30; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KDNL LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WSIU-TV (Channel 8; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WRBU (Channel 46; EAST ST. LOUIS, IL; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K40FF (Channel 40; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
  • KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KNLC (Channel 24; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KPTN-LP (Channel 58; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KURT J. PETERSEN)
Baldwin fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Baldwin fatal accident list:

Feb 15, 1990 12:10 AM, 154, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 30, 1988 07:34 PM, 5th St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 246ft / 74.5mTotal length
  • $779,859,000Total costs
  • 76,550Total average daily traffic
  • 11,415Total average daily truck traffic
  • 104,075Total future (year 2020) average daily traffic
New bridges in Baldwin, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Baldwin, IL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Baldwin Lake Cons Area 2 Mi Nw (Lat: 38.200333 Lon: -89.908444), Call Sign: KEG348,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.250 MHz, 151.280 MHz, 151.445 MHz, 159.300 MHz, 159.375 MHz, 159.420 MHz, Grant Date: 02/07/2015, Expiration Date: 05/07/2025, Registrant: Illinois State Police, 801 S. 7th St. - Csb Suite 300 Annex, Springfield, IL 62703, Phone: (217) 782-7347, Email:

  • 2 Mi N (Lat: 38.204500 Lon: -89.855667), Call Sign: KVV629,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.050 MHz, 451.050 MHz, Grant Date: 03/12/2003, Expiration Date: 05/11/2013, Cancellation Date: 12/26/2012, Certifier: Kent R Stephenson, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4100, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:

  • Power Plant (Lat: 39.180556 Lon: -89.841667), Call Sign: WPXQ645,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.187 MHz, 457.187 MHz, Grant Date: 03/03/2023, Expiration Date: 05/21/2033, Certifier: Barry Boswell, Registrant: Vistra Corporate Services Company, 1925 W John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, TX 75063, Phone: (972) 868-2828, Email:

  • Lat: 38.180556 Lon: -89.841667, Call Sign: WQEU873,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.537 MHz, 463.687 MHz, 468.537 MHz, Grant Date: 03/10/2016, Expiration Date: 04/20/2026, Certifier: Barry Boswell, Registrant: Vistra Corporate Services Company, 1925 W John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, TX 75063, Phone: (972) 868-2828, Email:

  • Baldwin, Lat: 38.184556 Lon: -89.848861, Call Sign: WQSZ440,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.920 MHz, 161.190 MHz, Grant Date: 11/10/2023, Expiration Date: 12/12/2033, Certifier: Theodore K Kalick, Registrant: Cn, 17641 South Ashland Avenue, Homewood, IL 60430, Phone: (708) 332-3543, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • STATION, At Power Plant 3/4 Mi N Of (Lat: 38.204750 Lon: -89.854250), Structure height: 79.2 m, Overall height: 82 m, Call Sign: WQV51, Licensee ID: L00838286,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2142.00 MHz, Grant Date: 08/15/2001, Expiration Date: 08/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 08/03/2010, Certifier: Gerald Bednar, Registrant: Ameren Services Company

  • STATION, 2 Mi N Of (Lat: 38.204472 Lon: -89.855639), Structure height: 182.9 m, Call Sign: KQE59,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6825.00 MHz, Grant Date: 11/07/1995, Expiration Date: 11/07/2000, Cancellation Date: 12/22/1999, Phone: (217) 424-6730


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

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  • 3.2 Km North Of Baldwin (Lat: 38.204472 Lon: -89.855639), Overall height: 185 m, Call Sign: KNKO252,
    Assigned Frequencies: 931.812 MHz, Grant Date: 04/07/1998, Expiration Date: 04/01/1999, Cancellation Date: 03/31/1999, Registrant: Mobilemedia Communications, Inc., Debtor-In-Possession, 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 935, Arlington, VA 22201, Phone: (703) 312-5153, Fax: (703) 312-5155, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: K9TFB, Licensee ID: L00853179, Grant Date: 04/26/2004, Expiration Date: 07/16/2014, Cancellation Date: 07/19/2016, Certifier: Elbert E Wehrheim, Registrant: Elbert E Wehrheim, 211 S Fifth St, Baldwin, IL 62217

  • Call Sign: KB9KUF, Licensee ID: L01022310, Grant Date: 05/26/2005, Expiration Date: 06/08/2015, Cancellation Date: 02/25/2012, Certifier: Mark A Theobald, Registrant: Mark A Theobald, 10318 Cheridan Rd, Baldwin, IL 62217

  • Call Sign: WB0JRK, Licensee ID: L00940820, Grant Date: 12/25/2014, Expiration Date: 01/20/2025, Registrant: Patrick A Wilson, 306 West Pine Street, Baldwin, IL 62217

  • Call Sign: KD9CTU, Licensee ID: L01913351, Grant Date: 12/31/2014, Expiration Date: 12/31/2024, Certifier: Gene A Bodendieck, Registrant: Gene A Bodendieck, 114 E Olive St, Baldwin, IL 62217


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150F (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8081F, N8081F, N-8081F, Serial Number: 15064181, Year manufactured: 1966, Certificate Issue Date: 12/07/1971
    Registrant (Individual): James W Montgomery, Po Box 73, Baldwin, IL 62217
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 04/06/2018

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 fire incidents per year is 6. The highest number of reported fires - 16 took place in 2010, and the least - 0 in 2003. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Baldwin, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (52.5%), and Outside Fires (29.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Baldwin, IL
    • 5352.5%Structure Fires
    • 3029.7%Outside Fires
    • 1211.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 65.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Baldwin, IL
Most common first names in Baldwin, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
George971.4 years
William877.4 years
Albert773.3 years
John685.5 years
Joseph567.0 years
Clara580.0 years
Paul579.0 years
Edwin579.2 years
Henry579.4 years
Anna572.8 years
Most common last names in Baldwin, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Junge1280.7 years
Falkenhein1079.4 years
Engelhardt580.6 years
Kloepper575.0 years
Linders576.4 years
Rehmer579.8 years
Rowold579.0 years
Stellhorn579.8 years
Tillock583.4 years
Wirth581.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Baldwin, IL
  • 71.1%Utility gas
  • 17.5%Electricity
  • 9.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Baldwin, IL
  • 70.0%Electricity
  • 30.0%Utility gas


Baldwin 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Baldwin on our top lists:

  • #2 on the list of "Top 100 cities with declining populations from 2000 to 2014"
  • #83 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
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