Compton, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 268 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -22.8%
 
Males: 136  (51.0%)
Females: 132  (49.0%)
Median resident age:

39.3 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 61318.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,109 (it was $34,167 in 2000)
Compton:

$57,109
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,087 (it was $13,205 in 2000)

Compton village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $78,290 (it was $70,000 in 2000)
Compton:

$78,290
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $182,172; detached houses: $188,294; townhouses or other attached units: $198,007; in 2-unit structures: $216,156; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $102,272; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $76,128; mobile homes: $37,701

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,054.

March 2022 cost of living index in Compton: 84.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.5%
(12.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 55.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Compton, IL (2022)
    • 22391.8%White alone
    • 93.7%Hispanic
    • 31.2%American Indian alone
    • 20.8%Asian alone
    • 20.8%Two or more races

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Ancestries: German (33.0%), American (26.8%), Italian (8.2%), English (7.2%), Irish (5.2%), Czechoslovakian (4.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/10/1875

Elevation: 970 feet

Land area: 0.17 square miles.

Population density: 1,616 people per square mile   (low).

Compton, Illinois map

2 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.8%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,626 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,242 (2.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rockford, IL (39.8 miles , pop. 150,115).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (73.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

West Brooklyn, IL (1.8 miles),
Paw Paw, IL (2.3 miles ),
Sublette, IL (2.9 miles ),
Mendota, IL (3.2 miles ),
Lee, IL (3.2 miles ),
Earlville, IL (3.3 miles ),
Steward, IL (3.3 miles ),
Shabbona, IL (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 41.69 N, Longitude: 89.09 W

Area code: 815

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

4.2%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +3 (+0.9%).
Most common industries in Compton, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (12.3%)
  • Truck transportation (5.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.8%)
  • Machinery (5.1%)
  • Social assistance (5.1%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.5%)
  • Truck transportation (9.2%)
  • Machinery (6.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.9%)
  • Food (5.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (4.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Social assistance (13.7%)
  • Health care (11.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.9%)
  • Sporting goods, camera, hobby & toy stores (5.9%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.9%)
  • Personal & laundry services (5.9%)
Most common occupations in Compton, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.3%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (13.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (11.8%)
  • Personal appearance workers (5.9%)
  • Child care workers (5.9%)
  • Cashiers (5.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)

Average climate in Compton, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

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

On 8/28/1990, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 38.0 miles away from the Compton village center killed 29 people and injured 350 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 12/6/1951, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.5 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Compton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 77% 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 233.1 miles away from Compton 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 18.8 miles away from Compton 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 208.6 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 233.1 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 265.6 miles away from Compton center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW) earthquake occurred 232.0 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).
Compton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Compton:

  • MENDOTA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL HOM (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; MENDOTA, IL)
  • MENDOTA LUTHERAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MENDOTA, IL)
  • WASSON STREET PLACE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; AMBOY, IL)
  • AMBOY NURSING ACQUISITION (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; AMBOY, IL)
  • BOYD AVENUE HOME (Hospital, about 14 miles away; AMBOY, IL)
  • DIVISION STREET HOME (Hospital, about 14 miles away; AMBOY, IL)
  • ASHTON TERRACE (Hospital, about 14 miles away; ASHTON, IL)

Airports located in Compton:

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Amtrak station near Compton:

  • 11 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 Compton:

  • Kishwaukee College (about 20 miles; Malta, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,356)
  • Northern Illinois University (about 24 miles; Dekalb, IL; FT enrollment: 18,126)
  • Illinois Valley Community College (about 27 miles; Oglesby, IL; FT enrollment: 2,747)
  • Waubonsee Community College (about 34 miles; Sugar Grove, IL; FT enrollment: 7,698)
  • Aurora University (about 39 miles; Aurora, IL; FT enrollment: 4,596)
  • Rock Valley College (about 43 miles; Rockford, IL; FT enrollment: 6,269)
  • Elgin Community College (about 46 miles; Elgin, IL; FT enrollment: 8,173)

Points of interest:

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

Church in Compton: Compton United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Compton: Mathesius Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Joe Zdeb - Baseball player.

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 Compton and their reported violations in the past:

COMPTON (Population served: 380, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In JAN-02-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-04-2013), St Compliance achieved (JAN-31-2013)
HEARTBREAKERS INC. (Population served: 200, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between OCT-2009 and DEC-2009, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-07-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-07-2010)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-07-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-07-2010)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between APR-2009 and JUN-2009, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-07-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-07-2010)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JAN-2009 and DEC-2009, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-18-2009), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-18-2009), St Compliance achieved (OCT-07-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This village:

2.7 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

71.1%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

8.8%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Compton:

Marital status in Compton, IL
  • Never married: 28.7%
  • Now married: 55.4%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 7.9%
  • Divorced: 6.2%

For population 25 years and over in Compton:

  • High school or higher: 88.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 6.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 37.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.9
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Compton, 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
This county:

1.71 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

4.56 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

8.55 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.6%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Lee County:

27.3%
Illinois:

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

13.6%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Compton:

48.2%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Compton:

43.3%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.9
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Compton:

21.0%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Compton:

8.5%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Compton:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Compton:

30.2%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
This city:

54.8%
State:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Compton:

78.3%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Compton, 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
Financial Administration 0$0 2$245
Water Supply 0$0 1$53
Totals for Government 0$0 3$298

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $24,000 ($89.55)
    Regular Highways: $16,000 ($59.70)
    Solid Waste Management: $14,000 ($52.24)
    Financial Administration: $13,000 ($48.51)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($26.12)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $5,000 ($18.66)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $14,000 ($52.24)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($3.73)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $22,000 ($82.09)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $47,000 ($175.37)
    Highways: $8,000 ($29.85)
  • Tax - Property: $4,000 ($14.93)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $248,000 ($925.37)

Strongest AM radio stations in Compton:

  • 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.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAUR (930 AM; 4 kW; SANDWICH, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LTD.)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WROK (1440 AM; 5 kW; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WNVR (1030 AM; 5 kW; VERNON HILLS, IL; Owner: POLNET COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WNAM (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEENAH-MENASHA, WI; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Compton:

  • WMKB (102.9 FM; EARLVILLE, IL; Owner: KM RADIO OF EARLVILLE, L.L.C.)
  • WGLC-FM (100.1 FM; MENDOTA, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDEK (92.5 FM; DEKALB, IL; Owner: SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM OF ILLINOIS, INC.)
  • WAJK (99.3 FM; LA SALLE, IL; Owner: LA SALLE COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WWGN (88.9 FM; OTTAWA, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WNIU (89.5 FM; DEKALB, IL; Owner: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WALS (102.1 FM; OGLESBY, IL; Owner: LACO RADIO, INC.)
  • WBZG (100.9 FM; PERU, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WDKB (94.9 FM; DEKALB, IL; Owner: DEKALB COUNTY RADIO, LIMITED)
  • WNIJ (90.5 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WNIW (91.3 FM; LA SALLE, IL; Owner: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WSPY-FM (107.1 FM; PLANO, IL; Owner: NELSON ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WLLT (107.7 FM; POLO, IL; Owner: SAUK VALLEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSEY (95.7 FM; OREGON, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WRCV (101.7 FM; DIXON, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WRHL-FM (102.3 FM; ROCHELLE, IL; Owner: ROCHELLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Compton:

  • WWTO-TV (Channel 35; LASALLE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WSPY-LP (Channel 30; PLANO, IL; Owner: WSPY-TV, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 59ft / 18.3mTotal length
  • $63,000Total costs
  • 20,435Total average daily traffic
  • 7,905Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Compton, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Compton, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Compton)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Compton, 2930 Beemerville Rd (Lat: 41.719444 Lon: -89.067222), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 146.3 m, Overall height: 150.9 m, Call Sign: WRPI981,
    Assigned Frequencies: 860.462 MHz, Grant Date: 01/26/2022, Expiration Date: 03/02/2031, Certifier: S Dople, Registrant: Iota Networks, 600 Hamilton St Suite 1010, Allentown, PA 18101, Phone: (855) 743-6478, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • On Us 51 2 Mi N (Lat: 41.715583 Lon: -89.086472), Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: KNIG216,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.1400 MHz, 47.3400 MHz, 47.3800 MHz, Grant Date: 10/09/1998, Expiration Date: 10/08/2003, Cancellation Date: 12/14/2003, Registrant: State Of Illinois, Department Of Transportation, 2300 South Dirksen Parkway, Room 009, Springfield, IL 62764, Phone: (217) 782-7234, Fax: (217) 782-1927, Email:

  • Jct Us Rt 30 And 51 N (Lat: 41.761139 Lon: -89.078694), Call Sign: KSB988, Licensee ID: L00006951,
    Assigned Frequencies: 42.5000 MHz, 42.5200 MHz, Grant Date: 11/25/2003, Expiration Date: 02/09/2014, Cancellation Date: 10/14/2009, Registrant: State Of Illinois, 801 S. 7th St. - Ste. 103-S, Springfield, IL 62794-9461, Phone: (217) 782-7347, Fax: (217) 524-4396, Email:

  • COMPTON, 2930 Beemerville Rd (Lat: 41.719444 Lon: -89.067222), Type: Tower, Structure height: 146.3 m, Overall height: 150.9 m, Call Sign: WNUT738,
    Assigned Frequencies: 936.250 MHz, 938.250 MHz, 939.662 MHz, 939.675 MHz, Grant Date: 08/09/2014, Expiration Date: 09/28/2024, Registrant: Comed, 2900 Lord Baltimore Dr, Baltimore, MD 21244, Phone: (410) 470-8561, Fax: (410) 470-5899, Email:

  • Lat: 41.642222 Lon: -89.089444, Call Sign: WPWK499,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.300 MHz, 157.560 MHz, Grant Date: 01/11/2023, Expiration Date: 12/06/2032, Certifier: Kevin W Ganz, Registrant: Barracuda Communications, 10924 Hoover Road, Rock Falls, IL 61071, Phone: (815) 716-0220, Email:

  • COMPTON, Us 51, 2 Mi N (Lat: 41.715583 Lon: -89.086472), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: WQQI738,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.1400 MHz, 47.3400 MHz, 47.3800 MHz, Grant Date: 12/31/2012, Expiration Date: 12/31/2022, Cancellation Date: 01/20/2015, Certifier: Jeff Sexton, Registrant: Illinois State Police, 801 S 7th St - Csb Ste 201-N, Springfield, IL 62703, Phone: (217) 782-7347, Fax: (217) 782-9920, Email:

  • Lat: 41.684944 Lon: -89.128611, Call Sign: WQYG782,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.237 MHz, 456.537 MHz, 456.637 MHz, 457.312 MHz, 467.237 MHz, 467.337 MHz, 467.387 MHz, 467.437 MHz, Grant Date: 09/22/2016, Expiration Date: 09/22/2026, Certifier: Brenda Pence, Registrant: Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Inc., 4400 Alafaya Trail, Q2, Orlando, FL 32826, Phone: (407) 670-8643, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

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

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: N9QZW, Licensee ID: L00185683, Grant Date: 07/26/2022, Expiration Date: 09/25/2032, Registrant: Bob J Minor, 863.52 Richards Rd, Compton, IL 61318

  • Call Sign: WD9COP, Grant Date: 02/10/1995, Expiration Date: 02/10/2005, Cancellation Date: 02/13/2007, Registrant: Darold L Pasley, 2915 Beemerville Rd, Compton, IL 61318


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-32-260 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 326DP, N326DP, N-326DP, Serial Number: 32-854, Year manufactured: 1967, Certificate Issue Date: 09/20/2017
    Registrant (Individual): William S Siemer, 976 Melugins Grove Rd, Compton, IL 61318
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 152 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 49516, N49516, N-49516, Serial Number: 15283467, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 04/12/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 04/06/1989
    Registrant (Corporation): Bresson Flying Service Inc, 2764 Us Highway 30, Compton, IL 61318

2007 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2007 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 9. The highest number of fires - 17 took place in 2014, and the least - 3 in 2016. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Compton, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (60.2%), and Outside Fires (31.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Compton, IL
    • 6260.2%Structure Fires
    • 3231.1%Outside Fires
    • 65.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 32.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Compton, IL
Most common first names in Compton, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William970.7 years
Mildred681.5 years
George684.3 years
Charles581.2 years
Ruth573.6 years
Anna588.2 years
Bertha475.7 years
John472.8 years
Harold477.3 years
Mary491.2 years
Most common last names in Compton, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Bauer1181.7 years
Rhoads676.8 years
Swope678.0 years
Archer585.6 years
Carnahan578.0 years
Johnson567.0 years
Eggers488.0 years
Montavon377.4 years
Pasley357.7 years
Schummel374.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Compton, IL
  • 80.6%Utility gas
  • 9.7%Wood
  • 8.1%Electricity
  • 1.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Compton, IL
  • 83.9%Utility gas
  • 16.1%Electricity


Compton 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.
  • House age 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.

Compton on our top lists:

  • #89 on the list of "Top 100 cities with old houses but young residents"
There are 5 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
  • Warren Strand (1)

Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.