Hopewell, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 418 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +5.6%
 
Males: 217  (51.9%)
Females: 201  (48.1%)
Median resident age:

49.8 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 61565.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $96,578 (it was $63,250 in 2000)
Hopewell:

$96,578
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $50,035 (it was $25,143 in 2000)

Hopewell village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $188,674 (it was $122,800 in 2000)
Hopewell:

$188,674
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $242,758; detached houses: $239,949
March 2022 cost of living index in Hopewell: 82.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.2%

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Ancestries: German (40.0%), American (11.4%), Irish (10.0%), English (6.7%), European (6.7%), Italian (6.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 09/01/1983

Elevation: 476 feet

Land area: 1.13 square miles.

Population density: 372 people per square mile   (very low).

Hopewell, Illinois map

2 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.4%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $4,076 (2.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,582 (1.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Peoria, IL (19.9 miles , pop. 112,936).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (109.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Sparland, IL (1.8 miles ),
Lacon, IL (1.9 miles ),
Chillicothe, IL (2.2 miles ),
Rome, IL (2.8 miles ),
Washburn, IL (3.1 miles ),
Henry, IL (3.2 miles ),
La Rose, IL (3.4 miles),
Spring Bay, IL (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 40.98 N, Longitude: 89.46 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 309

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $244,800
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $258,500
  • 2015: 4 buildings, average cost: $246,100
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $235,400
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $220,300
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $201,500
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $193,700
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $206,300
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $203,100
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $195,200
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $183,900
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $173,800
  • 2004: 4 buildings, average cost: $162,700
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $122,900
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $116,300
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $111,900
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $108,200
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $101,700
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $90,300
  • 1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $90,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Hopewell, IL residents
Average permit cost in Hopewell, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.2%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +41 (+11.5%).
Most common industries in Hopewell, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Machinery (21.7%)
  • Health care (13.1%)
  • Educational services (10.0%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.4%)
  • Construction (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Machinery (32.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (8.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.5%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
  • Construction (4.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (24.7%)
  • Educational services (19.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.3%)
  • Machinery (8.2%)
  • Public administration (6.2%)
  • Construction (5.2%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.2%)
Most common occupations in Hopewell, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Engineers (12.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
  • Art and design workers (4.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Engineers (16.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.5%)
  • Art and design workers (5.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (17.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.2%)
  • Registered nurses (7.2%)
  • Engineers (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.2%)

Average climate in Hopewell, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Hopewell, Illinois average temperatures Hopewell, Illinois average precipitation Hopewell, Illinois humidity Hopewell, Illinois wind speed Hopewell, Illinois snowfall Hopewell, Illinois sunshine Hopewell, Illinois clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 83.2. This is about average.

City:

83.2
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2017 was 0.927. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.927
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.1. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 20.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.1
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0102. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0102
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

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

On 7/13/2004, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.3 miles away from the Hopewell village center injured 3 people.

On 6/29/1976, a category F4 tornado 14.7 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Hopewell-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 115% 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 194.0 miles away from Hopewell 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 171.3 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 194.1 miles away from Hopewell 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 43.9 miles away from Hopewell center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 225.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW) earthquake occurred 193.4 miles away from Hopewell 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 Marshall County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 7, Floods: 6, Snows: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hopewell topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Hopewell:

  • ST JOSEPH NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; LACON, IL)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH-CHILLICOTHE (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; CHILLICOTHE, IL)
  • SNYDER VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; METAMORA, IL)
  • LUTHERAN HOME, THE (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; PEORIA, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Hopewell:

  • Illinois Central College (about 20 miles; East Peoria, IL; Full-time enrollment: 7,158)
  • Bradley University (about 22 miles; Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,152)
  • Illinois Valley Community College (about 29 miles; Oglesby, IL; FT enrollment: 2,747)
  • Heartland Community College (about 39 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 3,958)
  • Illinois State University (about 41 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 18,804)
  • Illinois Wesleyan University (about 42 miles; Bloomington, IL; FT enrollment: 2,323)
  • Black Hawk College (about 62 miles; Moline, IL; FT enrollment: 5,086)

Points of interest:

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Marshall County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.6 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

87.3%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

3.2%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Hopewell:

Marital status in Hopewell, IL
  • Never married: 21.1%
  • Now married: 69.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.2%
  • Divorced: 7.1%

For population 25 years and over in Hopewell:

  • High school or higher: 97.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Hopewell, IL (based on Marshall County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,92716
Catholic2,2825
Evangelical Protestant1,32813
Other1-
None6,102-
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: 3
Here:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Marshall County:

0.78 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

7.80 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
This county:

10.92 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Marshall County:

8.9%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Marshall County:

26.6%
Illinois:

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

12.8%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Hopewell:

49.0%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Hopewell:

43.8%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Hopewell:

29.2
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Hopewell:

27.5%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

4.6%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Hopewell:

36.0%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Hopewell:

56.1%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Hopewell:

75.4%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Hopewell, 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 0$0 3$1,719
Financial Administration 0$0 3$1,273
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$500
Totals for Government 0$0 7$3,492

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $63,000 ($150.72)
    Water Utilities: $50,000 ($119.62)
    Financial Administration: $14,000 ($33.49)
    General - Other: $8,000 ($19.14)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $43,000 ($102.87)
    Water Utilities: $42,000 ($100.48)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $10,000 ($23.92)

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

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($9.57)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $79,000 ($189.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $50,000 ($119.62)
    Highways: $10,000 ($23.92)
  • Tax - Property: $41,000 ($98.09)
    Public Utilities Sales: $9,000 ($21.53)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $305,000 ($729.67)

Strongest AM radio stations in Hopewell:

  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, 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.)
  • WWFS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WVEL (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PEKIN, IL)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WMBD (1470 AM; 5 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WPEO (1020 AM; daytime; 1 kW; PEORIA, IL)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Hopewell:

  • WRVY-FM (100.5 FM; HENRY, IL; Owner: WZOE, INC)
  • WPMJ (94.3 FM; CHILLICOTHE, IL; Owner: KELLY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WIXO (99.9 FM; BARTONVILLE, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • WSWT (106.9 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WCBU (89.9 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: BRADLEY UNIVERSITY)
  • WXMP (105.7 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WBNH (88.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: CENTRAL ILLINOIS RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WGLO (95.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • WPBG (93.3 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WZPW (92.3 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: B&G BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBZG (100.9 FM; PERU, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WRVP (98.5 FM; EUREKA, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • WWGN (88.9 FM; OTTAWA, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WFYR (97.3 FM; ELMWOOD, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • WCIC (91.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WAJK (99.3 FM; LA SALLE, IL; Owner: LA SALLE COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WPPY (101.1 FM; GLASFORD, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • W278AE (103.5 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WXCL (104.9 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WDQX (102.3 FM; MORTON, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Hopewell:

  • WWTO-TV (Channel 35; LASALLE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WYZZ-TV (Channel 43; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: WYZZ LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WAOE (Channel 59; PEORIA, IL; Owner: FOUR SEASONS PEORIA, LLC)
  • WHOI (Channel 19; PEORIA, IL; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF PEORIA, LLC)
  • WEEK-TV (Channel 25; PEORIA, IL; Owner: WEEK-TV LICENSE, INC.)
  • WTVP (Channel 47; PEORIA, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS VALLEY PUB TELECOMM CORP)
  • WMBD-TV (Channel 31; PEORIA, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, L.L.C.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 19.2mTotal length
  • 23,675Total average daily traffic
  • 2,776Total average daily truck traffic
  • 28,557Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: KB8BXU, Licensee ID: L01048225, Grant Date: 12/31/2007, Expiration Date: 02/14/2017, Cancellation Date: 02/15/2019, Certifier: Kenneth M Towne, Registrant: Kenneth M Towne, 19 Tecumseh Ct, Hopewell, IL 61565

  • Call Sign: N9VIM, Licensee ID: L00757652, Grant Date: 07/23/2013, Expiration Date: 10/19/2023, Cancellation Date: 08/01/2017, Certifier: Tracy A Ruble, Registrant: Tracy A Ruble, 37 Hopewell Drive, Hopewell, IL 61565

  • Call Sign: KC9DRH, Licensee ID: L00660258, Grant Date: 04/10/2003, Expiration Date: 04/10/2013, Cancellation Date: 11/06/2008, Certifier: Britt M Fidler, Registrant: Britt M Fidler, 196 Cahokia Ct, Hopewell, IL 61565

  • Call Sign: KD8DMG, Licensee ID: L01144740, Grant Date: 04/26/2006, Expiration Date: 04/26/2016, Cancellation Date: 04/27/2018, Certifier: Jay H Cline, Registrant: Jay H Cline, 19 Tecumseh Ct, Hopewell, IL 61565

  • Call Sign: KC9LVZ, Licensee ID: L01301156, Grant Date: 07/03/2007, Expiration Date: 07/03/2017, Cancellation Date: 07/04/2019, Certifier: John P Hays, Registrant: John P Hays, 196 Cahokia Court, Hopewell, IL 61565

  • Call Sign: KG5KOX, Licensee ID: L01987715, Grant Date: 12/03/2015, Expiration Date: 12/03/2025, Certifier: Daniel L Kolb, Registrant: Daniel L Kolb, 384 Illini Dr, Hopewell, IL 61565


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Hopewell, IL
  • 55.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 33.8%Electricity
  • 5.6%Wood
  • 2.5%Utility gas
  • 2.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.5%Other fuel


Hopewell compared to Illinois state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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