Lake Ka-Ho, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 195 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Males: 95  (48.7%)
Females: 100  (51.3%)
Median resident age:

47.3 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,283
Lake Ka-Ho:

$63,283
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,758

Lake Ka-Ho village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $127,641
Lake Ka-Ho:

$127,641
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $72,224; detached houses: $85,397; mobile homes: $60,015

Median gross rent in 2022: $628.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lake Ka-Ho: 86.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.7%

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Ancestries: German (21.4%), American (16.7%), English (15.9%), Scottish (12.7%), Ukrainian (11.9%), Italian (4.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/17/2000

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $925 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $534 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Florissant, MO (37.5 miles , pop. 50,497).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (42.2 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (218.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

White City, IL (1.5 miles ),
Eagarville, IL (1.5 miles),
Mount Olive, IL (1.5 miles ),
Benld, IL (1.8 miles ),
Sawyerville, IL (1.9 miles ),
Mount Clare, IL (2.0 miles ),
Gillespie, IL (2.0 miles ),
East Gillespie, IL (2.1 miles )

Latitude: 39.10 N, Longitude: 89.75 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 217

Distribution of median household income in Lake Ka-Ho, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Lake Ka-Ho, IL in 2022

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $30,000
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $30,000
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $30,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $258,500
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $65,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $50,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Lake Ka-Ho, IL residents
Average permit cost in Lake Ka-Ho, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
Illinois:

4.2%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 56.4. This is better than average.

City:

56.4
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 2.10. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.10
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.369. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.369
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.6
U.S.:

33.3
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0102. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0102
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Lake Ka-Ho-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 84% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1981, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.2 miles away from the Lake Ka-Ho village center injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 1/24/1967, a category F4 tornado 27.9 miles away from the village center killed 3 people and injured 216 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lake Ka-Ho-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 260% 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 109.8 miles away from Lake Ka-Ho center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 109.8 miles away from Lake Ka-Ho 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 101.9 miles away from Lake Ka-Ho center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 131.3 miles away from the city 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 134.2 miles away from Lake Ka-Ho center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 111.1 miles away from Lake Ka-Ho 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 Macoupin County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Lake Ka-Ho:

  • HERITAGE HEALTH-GILLESPIE (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; GILLESPIE, IL)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH-STAUNTON (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; STAUNTON, IL)
  • COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 7 miles away; STAUNTON, IL)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH-LITCHFIELD (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; LITCHFIELD, IL)
  • LITCHFIELD CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; LITCHFIELD, IL)
  • LITCHFIELD HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; LITCHFIELD, IL)
  • ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 8 miles away; LITCHFIELD, IL)

Amtrak station near Lake Ka-Ho:

  • 15 miles: CARLINVILLE (128 ALTON ST.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lake Ka-Ho:

  • Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (about 26 miles; Edwardsville, IL; Full-time enrollment: 11,933)
  • Lewis and Clark Community College (about 27 miles; Godfrey, IL; FT enrollment: 4,189)
  • McKendree University (about 35 miles; Lebanon, IL; FT enrollment: 2,564)
  • University of Missouri-St Louis (about 41 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 10,322)
  • Saint Louis Community College (about 41 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 18,019)
  • Ranken Technical College (about 42 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 2,134)
  • Saint Louis University (about 42 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 11,606)

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Macoupin County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.0 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

48.7%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

9.2%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Lake Ka-Ho:

Marital status in Lake Ka-Ho, IL
  • Never married: 21.8%
  • Now married: 40.2%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 8.2%
  • Divorced: 28.9%

For population 25 years and over in Lake Ka-Ho:

  • High school or higher: 89.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.9%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.5
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lake Ka-Ho, IL (based on Macoupin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant10,93862
Catholic7,7079
Mainline Protestant6,82539
Other901
Orthodox401
None22,165-
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: 15
Macoupin County:

3.11 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 27
This county:

5.61 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

6.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.3%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.1%
State:

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

13.4%
Illinois:

14.5%
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 1$1,151
Totals for Government 0$0 1$1,151

Lake Ka-Ho government finances - Expenditure in 2002 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $17,000 ($87.18)
    General Public Buildings: $12,000 ($61.54)
    Regular Highways: $7,000 ($35.90)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($30.77)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($25.64)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $9,000 ($46.15)

Lake Ka-Ho government finances - Revenue in 2002 (per resident):

  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $7,000 ($35.90)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $6,000 ($30.77)
    General Local Government Support: $5,000 ($25.64)
  • Tax - Property: $5,000 ($25.64)
    Other License: $1,000 ($5.13)

Lake Ka-Ho government finances - Cash and Securities in 2002 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $52,000 ($266.67)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lake Ka-Ho:

  • 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.)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WSMI (1540 AM; 1 kW; LITCHFIELD, IL; Owner: TALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KFNS (590 AM; 1 kW; WOOD RIVER, IL; Owner: MISSOURI SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • WCBW (880 AM; 2 kW; HIGHLAND, IL; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KFUO (850 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
  • WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KATZ (1600 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIRL (1460 AM; 5 kW; ST. CHARLES, MO; Owner: BRONCO BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lake Ka-Ho:

  • WAOX (105.3 FM; STAUNTON, IL; Owner: TALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSMI-FM (106.1 FM; LITCHFIELD, IL; Owner: TALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSIE (88.7 FM; EDWARDSVILLE, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, S. ILLINOIS UNIV.)
  • WIBI (91.1 FM; CARLINVILLE, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WXAJ (99.7 FM; HILLSBORO, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOLG (95.9 FM; CARLINVILLE, IL; Owner: COVENANT NETWORK)
  • KSIV-FM (91.5 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTSG (90.1 FM; CARLINVILLE, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • KATZ-FM (100.3 FM; ALTON, IL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WVRV (101.1 FM; EAST ST. LOUIS, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WLCA (89.9 FM; GODFREY, IL; Owner: LEWIS & CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Lake Ka-Ho:

  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WRSP-TV (Channel 55; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SPRINGFIELD BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WICS (Channel 20; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: WICS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WPXS (Channel 13; MT. VERNON, IL; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
  • K40FF (Channel 40; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 19.1mTotal length
  • 55,775Total average daily traffic
  • 18,161Total average daily truck traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lake Ka-Ho, IL
  • 41.1%Electricity
  • 40.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.9%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lake Ka-Ho, IL
  • 41.7%Utility gas
  • 29.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.5%Wood
  • 8.3%Electricity
  • 8.3%Other fuel


Lake Ka-Ho compared to Illinois state average:

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