Lake Petersburg, Illinois

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Population in 2010: 719.
Males: 364  (50.7%)
Females: 355  (49.3%)
Median resident age:

60.1 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62675.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $82,980
Lake Petersburg:

$82,980
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $41,611

Lake Petersburg CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $186,359
Lake Petersburg:

$186,359
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $294,567; detached houses: $297,178
March 2022 cost of living index in Lake Petersburg: 83.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Lake Petersburg, IL (2022)
    • 69091.8%White alone
    • 243.2%Hispanic
    • 172.3%Asian alone
    • 101.3%Two or more races

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

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Ancestries: German (31.5%), English (20.0%), American (11.1%), Italian (9.1%), Scotch-Irish (6.1%), Irish (5.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

29 residents are foreign born (2.1% Asia, 1.5% Europe).

This place:

3.9%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $5,166 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $5,265 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, IL (18.0 miles , pop. 111,454).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (95.9 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (172.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Petersburg, IL (1.5 miles ),
Tallula, IL (2.1 miles ),
Athens, IL (2.8 miles ),
Pleasant Plains, IL (2.8 miles ),
Greenview, IL (3.1 miles ),
Oakford, IL (3.1 miles ),
Ashland, IL (3.2 miles ),
Cantrall, IL (3.3 miles)

Latitude: 39.98 N, Longitude: 89.87 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 217

Distribution of median household income in Lake Petersburg, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Lake Petersburg, IL in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
Illinois:

4.2%
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 97.0. This is worse than average.

City:

97.0
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2015 was 0.725. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.725
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 28.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.6. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 15.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.6
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

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

On 6/14/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.4 miles away from the Lake Petersburg place center killed 2 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/22/1963, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.2 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lake Petersburg-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 211% 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 149.9 miles away from Lake Petersburg center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 149.9 miles away from Lake Petersburg 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 133.0 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 177.9 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 150.2 miles away from Lake Petersburg center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 135.1 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 Menard County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Snows: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Lake Petersburg:

  • MENARD CONVALESCENT CENTER (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; PETERSBURG, IL)
  • MENARD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMEN (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; PETERSBURG, IL)
  • LEWIS MEMORIAL CHRISTIAN VLG (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, IL)
  • SANGAMON NURSING AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, IL)
  • REGENCY NURSING CARE RESIDENCE (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, IL)
  • ROOSEVELT SQUARE NH (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, IL)
  • WESTABBE HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; SPRINGFIELD, IL)

Amtrak station near Lake Petersburg:

  • 17 miles: SPRINGFIELD (WASHINGTON & 3RD STS.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lake Petersburg:

  • University of Illinois at Springfield (about 23 miles; Springfield, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,748)
  • Lincoln Land Community College (about 23 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 5,460)
  • Millikin University (about 49 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,419)
  • Bradley University (about 52 miles; Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,152)
  • Richland Community College (about 53 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,434)
  • Illinois Central College (about 54 miles; East Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 7,158)
  • Western Illinois University (about 55 miles; Macomb, IL; FT enrollment: 10,755)

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Notable locations in Lake Petersburg: Five Point (A), Shambolee Golf Club (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

2.2 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

78.1%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

1.8%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Lake Petersburg:

Marital status in Lake Petersburg, IL
  • Never married: 9.1%
  • Now married: 75.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.4%
  • Divorced: 5.1%

For population 25 years and over in Lake Petersburg:

  • High school or higher: 98.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 39.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.5
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lake Petersburg, IL (based on Menard County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,03418
Mainline Protestant1,7659
Catholic9542
Other5-
None6,947-
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:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
This county:

4.82 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

8.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

8.5%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.2%
State:

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

12.7%
Illinois:

14.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Lake Petersburg:

  • 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.)
  • WMAY (970 AM; 1 kW; SPRINGFIELD, IL)
  • 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.)
  • WTAX (1240 AM; 1 kW; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WVEL (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PEKIN, IL)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WFMB (1450 AM; 1 kW; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWFS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lake Petersburg:

  • WLWJ (88.1 FM; PETERSBURG, IL; Owner: CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WYVR (97.7 FM; PETERSBURG, IL; Owner: LONG NINE, INC.)
  • WDBR (103.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WNNS (98.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: LONG NINE, INC.)
  • WFMB-FM (104.5 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WYMG (100.5 FM; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WLUJ (89.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WUIS (91.9 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF IL AT SPRINGFIELD)
  • WVIL (101.3 FM; VIRGINIA, IL; Owner: MARK J. LANGSTON)
  • WQLZ (92.7 FM; TAYLORVILLE, IL; Owner: LONG NINE, INC.)
  • WJVO (105.5 FM; SOUTH JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: MORGAN COUNTY B/CASTING CO., INC.)
  • WQNA (88.3 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: CAPITAL AREA CAREER CENTER)
  • WQQL (101.9 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Lake Petersburg:

  • WICS (Channel 20; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: WICS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WRSP-TV (Channel 55; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SPRINGFIELD BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • W08DP (Channel 8; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: W. CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUC'L TELECOMM. CORPORATION)
  • WCFN (Channel 49; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF CHAMPAIGN, L.L.C.)
  • W33AY (Channel 33; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W28BE (Channel 28; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: THE MARIAN CENTER)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 144ft / 43.6mTotal length
  • 14,900Total average daily traffic
  • 931Total average daily truck traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lake Petersburg, IL
  • 82.3%Utility gas
  • 12.2%Electricity
  • 5.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lake Petersburg, IL
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Lake Petersburg 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 significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Lake Petersburg on our top lists:

  • #70 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in France (population 500+)"
  • #96 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
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