Dongola, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 645 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -20.0%
 
Males: 302  (46.9%)
Females: 343  (53.1%)
Median resident age:

36.2 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62926.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $37,549 (it was $24,539 in 2000)
Dongola:

$37,549
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,741 (it was $11,917 in 2000)

Dongola village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $90,286 (it was $40,000 in 2000)
Dongola:

$90,286
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $129,665; detached houses: $135,131; mobile homes: $61,296

Median gross rent in 2022: $423.

March 2022 cost of living index in Dongola: 83.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 21.7%
(21.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 28.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Dongola, IL (2022)
    • 59884.7%White alone
    • 395.5%Two or more races
    • 263.7%Black alone
    • 253.5%Hispanic
    • 152.1%Asian alone

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



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Dongola, Illinois as of April 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Dongola is 131 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (19.8%), German (15.4%), English (13.6%), Irish (6.8%), Dutch (6.2%), French (5.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/08/1884

Elevation: 400 feet

Land area: 1.11 square miles.

Population density: 583 people per square mile   (low).

Dongola, Illinois map

12 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.7%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,531 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $994 (1.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Evansville, IN (98.1 miles , pop. 121,582).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (105.5 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (319.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Mill Creek, IL (2.2 miles),
Ullin, IL (2.4 miles ),
Cypress, IL (2.8 miles ),
Anna, IL (2.9 miles ),
Jonesboro, IL (2.9 miles ),
Tamms, IL (3.2 miles ),
Pulaski, IL (3.2 miles ),
New Grand Chain, IL (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 37.36 N, Longitude: 89.16 W

Area code: 618

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

5.6%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +74 (+10.1%).
Most common industries in Dongola, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (20.7%)
  • Public administration (9.2%)
  • Construction (7.9%)
  • Educational services (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.6%)
  • Truck transportation (5.6%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.7%)
  • Public administration (13.1%)
  • Truck transportation (11.1%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.9%)
  • Health care (5.2%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (3.9%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (36.2%)
  • Educational services (12.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.3%)
  • Public administration (5.3%)
  • Social assistance (5.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Dongola, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.6%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.6%)
  • Registered nurses (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (17.6%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Religious workers (5.9%)
  • Construction laborers (5.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.2%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (5.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (9.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.6%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (7.9%)
  • Registered nurses (7.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.6%)

Average climate in Dongola, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Dongola, Illinois average temperatures Dongola, Illinois average precipitation Dongola, Illinois humidity Dongola, Illinois wind speed Dongola, Illinois snowfall Dongola, Illinois sunshine Dongola, Illinois clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Dongola-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 78% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/6/2003, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.7 miles away from the Dongola village center killed 2 people and injured 33 people and caused $16 million in damages.

On 12/18/1957, a category F4 tornado 29.1 miles away from the village center killed 11 people and injured 200 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Dongola-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 336% 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 102.8 miles away from Dongola 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 24.4 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 102.7 miles away from the city 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 66.1 miles away from Dongola center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 87.3 miles away from the city 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 122.7 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 Union County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Dongola topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Dongola:

  • NEW WAY (Hospital, about 7 miles away; ANNA, IL)
  • ANNA REHAB AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; ANNA, IL)
  • HOLLY HILL (Hospital, about 9 miles away; ANNA, IL)
  • UNION COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; ANNA, IL)
  • LINCOLN SQUARE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; JONESBORO, IL)
  • CHOATE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER (Hospital, about 9 miles away; ANNA, IL)
  • PEACHTREE ESTATES (Hospital, about 12 miles away; JONESBORO, IL)

Airports and heliports located in Dongola:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dongola:

  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 21 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; Full-time enrollment: 9,678)
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (about 25 miles; Carbondale, IL; FT enrollment: 14,539)
  • John A Logan College (about 28 miles; Carterville, IL; FT enrollment: 3,995)
  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 36 miles; Paducah, KY; FT enrollment: 4,107)
  • Rend Lake College (about 55 miles; Ina, IL; FT enrollment: 2,778)
  • Murray State University (about 70 miles; Murray, KY; FT enrollment: 8,930)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 73 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 7,013)

Public high school in Dongola:

Private high school in Dongola:

  • MT PLEASANT MENNONITE SCHOOL (Students: 26, Location: 9685 STATE ROUTE 146 E, Grades: UG-10)

Public elementary/middle schools in Dongola:

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Library in Dongola:

  • DONGOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (Operating income: $36,151; Location: 114 NORTH EAST FRONT STREET; 11,838 books; 106 audio materials; 801 video materials; 16 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 16 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Dongola: Dongola Public Library (A), Dongola City Hill (B), Dongola Fire Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Dongola Public Libary (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 110 Southeast Front Street).

Union 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 Dongola and their reported violations in the past:

DONGOLA (Population served: 833, Purch groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In NOV-2009, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-15-2009), St Compliance achieved (JAN-08-2010)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2009 and DEC-2009, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-15-2009), St Compliance achieved (2 times from JAN-08-2010 to JAN-08-2010)
Average household size:
This village:

2.4 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

63.9%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.0%
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: 0.3% of all households
16 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Dongola (2011 data):

  • The First State Bank of Dongola: The First State Bank Of Dongola at 108 Se Front St, branch established on 1906/05/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $21.5 mil, Deposits: $19.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Consumer Lending Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Tri-County Holdings, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Dongola:

Marital status in Dongola, IL
  • Never married: 42.2%
  • Now married: 30.7%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 8.3%
  • Divorced: 16.4%

For population 25 years and over in Dongola:

  • High school or higher: 85.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
  • Unemployed: 9.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 41.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.4
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Dongola, IL (based on Union County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant9,08542
Mainline Protestant1,34211
Catholic1,2002
Other51
None6,176-
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: 4
Union County:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

0.55 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Union County:

1.10 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Here:

3.85 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
This county:

7.15 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

9.1%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.6%
Illinois:

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

14.8%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

48.5%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Dongola:

43.8%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.8
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

18.2%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Dongola:

7.2%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

26.1%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Here:

57.2%
State:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Dongola:

74.8%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Dongola, 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 2$13,224$79,3440$0
Police Protection - Officers 2$18,031$108,1860$0
Other and Unallocable 1$4,886$58,6321$1,421
Other Government Administration 1$9,444$113,3280$0
Police - Other 0$0 4$6,555
Financial Administration 0$0 1$6,503
Fire - Other 0$0 4$1,692
Totals for Government 6$45,585$91,17010$16,171

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

  • Construction - Financial Administration: $8,000 ($12.40)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $269,000 ($417.05)
    Central Staff Services: $152,000 ($235.66)
    Sewerage: $51,000 ($79.07)
    Regular Highways: $40,000 ($62.02)
    Police Protection: $28,000 ($43.41)
    Local Fire Protection: $12,000 ($18.60)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($6.20)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $177,000 ($274.42)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $57,000 ($88.37)
    Other: $4,000 ($6.20)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $6,000 ($9.30)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.55)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $151,000 ($234.11)
    Highways: $18,000 ($27.91)
  • Tax - Public Utilities Sales: $262,000 ($406.20)
    Property: $70,000 ($108.53)
    Other License: $1,000 ($1.55)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $317,000 ($491.47)

Strongest AM radio stations in Dongola:

  • KZIM (960 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KAPE (1550 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WIBH (1440 AM; 0 kW; ANNA, IL; Owner: WIBH, INC.)
  • WGGH (1150 AM; 5 kW; MARION, IL)
  • WPAD (1560 AM; 10 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dongola:

  • KGMO (100.7 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WKIB (96.5 FM; ANNA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS)
  • KEZS-FM (102.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WCIL-FM (101.5 FM; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: LYLE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGCF (89.3 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: CHRISTIAN BUSINESSMEN'S ASSOC, INC.)
  • KRCU (90.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KREZ (104.7 FM; CHAFFEE, MO; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)
  • WOOZ-FM (99.9 FM; HARRISBURG, IL; Owner: ZIMMER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBEL (88.5 FM; CAIRO, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WKYQ (93.3 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WRIK-FM (98.3 FM; METROPOLIS, IL; Owner: SUN MEDIA, INC.)
  • WDDJ (96.9 FM; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KGKS (93.9 FM; SCOTT CITY, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KWKZ (106.1 FM; CHARLESTON, MO; Owner: ANDERSON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WDDD-FM (107.3 FM; MARION, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WUEZ (95.1 FM; CARTERVILLE, IL; Owner: ZRG OF ILLINOIS, INC.)
  • WSIU (91.9 FM; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Dongola:

  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KBSI (Channel 23; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: KBSI LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WSIL-TV (Channel 3; HARRISBURG, IL; Owner: WSIL-TV, INC.)
  • KCGI-CA (Channel 45; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • WTCT (Channel 27; MARION, IL; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • K47FB (Channel 47; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K69HT (Channel 69; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K65GP (Channel 65; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Dongola fatal accident list:

Jun 11, 2017 11:05 AM, I-57, Lat: 37.359378, Lon: -89.155850, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2
Aug 19, 2012 03:50 PM, I-57, Lat: 37.364222, Lon: -89.155772, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 10, 2007 07:02 AM, 14, Lat: 37.369514, Lon: -89.155886, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 37Number of bridges
  • 354ft / 108mTotal length
  • $476,000Total costs
  • 81,320Total average daily traffic
  • 39,823Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Dongola, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 111950-1959
  • 41970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 52010-2019
  • 32020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Dongola, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

46 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Dongola)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 310 Us Highway 51 N (Lat: 37.364500 Lon: -89.163694), Type: Tower, Structure height: 15 m, Overall height: 23 m, Call Sign: WPPZ707,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.775 MHz, 453.250 MHz, Grant Date: 01/23/2015, Expiration Date: 04/05/2025, Certifier: Jimmy Watkins, Registrant: Roy Walker Communications, Inc., 441 Church Camp Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, Phone: (618) 529-3301, Fax: (618) 457-4985

  • 0.1 Km Of Sr 127 & Cr 12 (Lat: 37.388389 Lon: -89.269528), Type: Pole, Structure height: 12 m, Overall height: 15 m, Call Sign: WPMX695,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.287 MHz, Grant Date: 02/25/2004, Expiration Date: 03/17/2014, Cancellation Date: 05/17/2014, Certifier: Larry Lovell, Registrant: Atlas License Co, 102 Granby Dr Ste 105, Indianapolis, IN 46229, Fax: (317) 891-8764

  • 1 1/2 Mi Sw (Lat: 37.116722 Lon: -89.250083), Structure height: 19 m, Call Sign: WPEB274, Licensee ID: L00002867,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.485 MHz, Grant Date: 03/24/2004, Expiration Date: 01/19/2014, Cancellation Date: 04/12/2012, Registrant: Southern Illinois Power Cooperative


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: BELLANCA 17-30A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 142 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9531E, N9531E, N-9531E, Serial Number: 75-30793, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 08/12/1975, Certificate Issue Date: 06/29/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Larry L Cook, 2375 Burns Rd, Dongola, IL 62926

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 10. The highest number of reported fires - 22 took place in 2007, and the least - 0 in 2004. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Dongola, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (46.7%), and Outside Fires (28.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Dongola, IL
    • 7746.7%Structure Fires
    • 4728.5%Outside Fires
    • 3621.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 53.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Dongola, IL
Most common first names in Dongola, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William2478.0 years
James2066.3 years
John1276.2 years
Charles978.6 years
Robert972.3 years
Helen874.8 years
Paul877.5 years
Harold876.7 years
Mary877.0 years
Ethel784.5 years
Most common last names in Dongola, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Dillow2881.1 years
Lingle2283.6 years
Keller2080.2 years
Corzine1675.6 years
Miller1573.5 years
Penrod1383.8 years
Eddleman1381.5 years
Fisher1179.1 years
Karraker1179.1 years
Earnhart1077.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Dongola, IL
  • 49.3%Utility gas
  • 41.1%Electricity
  • 9.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Dongola, IL
  • 62.5%Electricity
  • 35.2%Utility gas
  • 2.3%Wood


Dongola 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in 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.
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.