Lexington, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 2,090 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +9.3%
 
Males: 1,133  (54.2%)
Females: 957  (45.8%)
Median resident age:

40.0 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 61753.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $76,332 (it was $46,146 in 2000)
Lexington:

$76,332
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,877 (it was $20,898 in 2000)

Lexington city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $169,345 (it was $94,400 in 2000)
Lexington:

$169,345
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $226,032; detached houses: $236,899; townhouses or other attached units: $196,328; in 2-unit structures: $182,704; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $110,770; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $157,757; mobile homes: $61,276

Median gross rent in 2022: $770.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lexington: 84.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.6%
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  • Races in Lexington, IL (2022)
    • 1,96693.4%White alone
    • 844.0%Hispanic
    • 311.5%Two or more races
    • 80.4%Black alone
    • 10.05%Asian alone

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Lexington, Illinois as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lexington is 525 to 1.


Crime rates in Lexington by year

Type

2013

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(48.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(48.3)
1
(48.3)
2
(97.2)
1
(48.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
2
(96.5)
6
(290.0)
7
(340.1)
0
(0.0)
1
(48.9)
3
(147.7)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
3
(144.8)
13
(628.3)
18
(874.6)
8
(391.0)
0
(0.0)
4
(196.9)
1
(49.4)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(48.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(49.2)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index22.259.078.225.442.522.22.0

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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Crime rate in Lexington detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2016, including police officers: 2 (2 officers - 2 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

0.97
Illinois average:

3.16
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Ancestries: German (27.4%), Irish (25.3%), English (17.2%), American (13.0%), Greek (3.4%), Dutch (1.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/14/1890

Elevation: 754 feet

Land area: 1.05 square miles.

Population density: 1,990 people per square mile   (low).

Lexington, Illinois map

46 residents are foreign born (1.0% Latin America, 0.7% Asia, 0.4% Africa).

This city:

2.2%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $4,636 (2.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,537 (2.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bloomington, IL (15.4 miles , pop. 64,808).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (100.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Chenoa, IL (2.8 miles ),
Cooksville, IL (2.8 miles ),
Towanda, IL (2.8 miles ),
Gridley, IL (2.9 miles ),
Colfax, IL (3.2 miles ),
Hudson, IL (3.3 miles ),
Kappa, IL (3.5 miles),
El Paso, IL (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 40.64 N, Longitude: 88.79 W

Area code: 309

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 3 buildings, average cost: $300,000
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2019: 3 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2018: 5 buildings, average cost: $214,600
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $183,400
  • 2015: 4 buildings, average cost: $162,500
  • 2014: 4 buildings, average cost: $162,500
  • 2013: 4 buildings, average cost: $162,500
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $222,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $170,000
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $227,300
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $217,300
  • 2005: 4 buildings, average cost: $217,300
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $157,300
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2002: 7 buildings, average cost: $129,000
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $144,000
  • 2000: 8 buildings, average cost: $135,100
  • 1999: 8 buildings, average cost: $135,100
  • 1998: 8 buildings, average cost: $135,100
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $118,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Lexington, IL residents
Average permit cost in Lexington, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +73 (+4.0%).
Most common industries in Lexington, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (13.8%)
  • Educational services (8.8%)
  • Construction (7.9%)
  • Health care (7.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
  • Machinery (3.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.0%)
  • Machinery (5.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.4%)
  • Truck transportation (4.6%)
  • Educational services (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (21.5%)
  • Educational services (13.8%)
  • Health care (12.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.5%)
  • Social assistance (5.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.2%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Lexington, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.5%)
  • Computer specialists (3.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Computer specialists (4.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.4%)
  • Child care workers (4.0%)
  • Registered nurses (3.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.6%)

Average climate in Lexington, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Lexington, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 100. This is worse than average.

City:

100
U.S.:

73
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.9. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 14.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.9
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Lexington-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 89% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/13/2004, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.3 miles away from the Lexington city center injured 3 people.

On 5/5/1977, a category F4 tornado 27.9 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lexington-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 108% 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 158.9 miles away from Lexington 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 134.8 miles away from Lexington center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 159.0 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 191.4 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 158.0 miles away from Lexington center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 146.5 miles away from Lexington 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 McLean County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 4, Winter Storms: 3, Floods: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lexington topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Lexington:

  • LEXINGTON NURSING AND REHAB CTR (301 SOUTH VINE STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Lexington:

  • ASTA CARE CENTER OF COLFAX (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; COLFAX, IL)
  • OSF HOME HEALTH-EASTERN REGION (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; NORMAL, IL)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH-EL PASO (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; EL PASO, IL)
  • BROMENN HOME HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 14 miles away; NORMAL, IL)
  • MCLEAN COUNTY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; NORMAL, IL)
  • HEARTLAND OF NORMAL (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; NORMAL, IL)
  • ST JOSEPH HOSPICE (Hospital, about 15 miles away; BLOOMINGTON, IL)

Airports located in Lexington:

Amtrak stations near Lexington:

  • 14 miles: BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL (NORMAL, 100 E. PARKINSON ST.) . 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, call for taxi service.
  • 19 miles: PONTIAC (721 W. WASHINGTON ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lexington:

  • Heartland Community College (about 15 miles; Normal, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,958)
  • Illinois State University (about 15 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 18,804)
  • Illinois Wesleyan University (about 16 miles; Bloomington, IL; FT enrollment: 2,323)
  • Illinois Central College (about 40 miles; East Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 7,158)
  • Bradley University (about 44 miles; Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,152)
  • Parkland College (about 44 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 7,326)
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (about 48 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 47,528)

Public high school in Lexington:

Public elementary/middle schools in Lexington:

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Library in Lexington:

  • LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (Operating income: $116,139; Location: 207 SOUTH CEDAR STREET; 29,024 books; 1,038 audio materials; 1,103 video materials; 3 local licensed databases; 15 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 61 print serial subscriptions; 62 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Lexington: Lexington City Hall (A), Lexington Public Library (B), Lexington Community Fire Protection District (C), Lexington Ambulance Association (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Alex Tanney - Football player, Ed Kinsella - Major League Baseball pitcher.

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

2.5 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

69.8%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.4%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Banks with branches in Lexington (2011 data):

  • Commerce Bank: Lexington Branch at 228 W Main St, branch established on 1910/01/01. Info updated 2011/07/07: Bank assets: $20,493.6 mil, Deposits: $16,805.3 mil, headquarters in Kansas City, MO, positive income, 206 total offices, Holding Company: Commerce Bancshares, Inc.
  • Heartland Bank and Trust Company: Lexington Branch at 401 West Main Street, branch established on 2007/05/14. Info updated 2011/08/08: Bank assets: $1,943.8 mil, Deposits: $1,632.9 mil, headquarters in Bloomington, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 49 total offices, Holding Company: Heartland Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Lexington:

Marital status in Lexington, IL
  • Never married: 21.5%
  • Now married: 60.1%
  • Separated: 0.2%
  • Widowed: 4.6%
  • Divorced: 13.7%

For population 25 years and over in Lexington:

  • High school or higher: 96.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.4%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • 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:

10.0
Illinois average:

12.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Lexington
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Lexington, IL (based on McLean County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant34,23893
Mainline Protestant22,80356
Catholic15,21510
Other8,58016
Black Protestant8805
Orthodox581
None87,798-
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: 29
McLean County:

1.77 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 4
McLean County:

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 74
This county:

4.52 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 124
This county:

7.58 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

7.6%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.9%
Illinois:

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

13.7%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

50.4%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Lexington:

51.1%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.3
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

20.4%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.5%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Lexington:

43.5%
State:

33.4%

General health condition:
Lexington:

57.1%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Lexington:

81.1%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lexington, 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
Police Protection - Officers 1$5,683$68,1963$4,560
Water Supply 1$6,301$75,6120$0
Streets and Highways 1$5,865$70,3800$0
Sewerage 1$5,938$71,2560$0
Financial Administration 1$4,048$48,5762$800
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$3,100
Totals for Government 5$27,836$66,80612$8,460

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

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $2,124,000 ($1016.27)
  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $395,000 ($189.00)
    General - Other: $306,000 ($146.41)
    Water Utilities: $236,000 ($112.92)
    Regular Highways: $196,000 ($93.78)
    Police Protection: $189,000 ($90.43)
    Sewerage: $60,000 ($28.71)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $51,000 ($24.40)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $325,000 ($155.50)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $321,000 ($153.59)
    Solid Waste Management: $123,000 ($58.85)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $9,000 ($4.31)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $73,000 ($34.93)
    Fines and Forfeits: $14,000 ($6.70)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($1.44)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $378,000 ($180.86)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $489,000 ($233.97)
    Highways: $78,000 ($37.32)
  • Tax - Property: $753,000 ($360.29)
    Public Utilities Sales: $13,000 ($6.22)
    Other License: $10,000 ($4.78)

Lexington government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,014,000 ($485.17)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $962,000 ($460.29)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $940,000 ($449.76)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $888,000 ($424.88)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,498,000 ($1195.22)

Businesses in Lexington, IL

  • Chevrolet: 1
  • McDonald's: 1
  • True Value: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Lexington:

  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • 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.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WILL (580 AM; 5 kW; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • WJBC (1230 AM; 1 kW; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WVEL (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PEKIN, IL)
  • WMBD (1470 AM; 5 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lexington:

  • WDQZ (99.5 FM; LEXINGTON, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING, LLC)
  • WTRX-FM (93.7 FM; PONTIAC, IL; Owner: LIVINGSTON COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WYST (107.7 FM; FAIRBURY, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WRPW (92.9 FM; COLFAX, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WBNQ (101.5 FM; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WIHN (96.7 FM; NORMAL, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WBWN (104.1 FM; LE ROY, IL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGLT (89.1 FM; NORMAL, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WWHP (98.3 FM; FARMER CITY, IL; Owner: WMS1, INC.)
  • W264AG (100.7 FM; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: CENTRAL ILLINOIS RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • W255AI (98.9 FM; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WGCY (106.3 FM; GIBSON CITY, IL; Owner: F & G BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lexington:

  • WYZZ-TV (Channel 43; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: WYZZ LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WCIA (Channel 3; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF CHAMPAIGN, L.L.C.)
  • W51CT (Channel 51; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W52BR (Channel 52; CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL; Owner: MARCIA COHEN)
  • W34CD (Channel 34; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WWTO-TV (Channel 35; LASALLE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WBUI (Channel 23; DECATUR, IL; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WAND (Channel 17; DECATUR, IL; Owner: WAND(TV) PARTNERSHIP)
  • WILL-TV (Channel 12; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BD. OF TRUSTEES)

Lexington fatal accident list:

Oct 18, 1994 01:30 AM, Old 66, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 45Number of bridges
  • 636ft / 194mTotal length
  • $2,717,000Total costs
  • 243,850Total average daily traffic
  • 77,572Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Lexington, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 61960-1969
  • 241970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 52010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Lexington, IL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Lexington)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

42 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • 205 N Pine St (Lat: 40.653361 Lon: -88.790056), Call Sign: KDE418,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.700 MHz, Grant Date: 12/11/2013, Expiration Date: 03/06/2024, Cancellation Date: 11/09/2021, Registrant: Mclean County Ema, 104 W. Front Street, Bloomington, IL 61702-2400, Phone: (309) 888-5020, Fax: (309) 888-5534, Email:

  • 610 W Main St (Lat: 40.639194 Lon: -88.776167), Call Sign: KNGJ715,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.075 MHz, Grant Date: 02/26/2003, Expiration Date: 04/12/2013, Cancellation Date: 06/15/2013, Registrant: Haney Communications, 31631e. 3100 North Rd., Chenoa, IL 61726, Phone: (815) 945-7412

  • Grove Rd (Lat: 40.640306 Lon: -88.788944), Call Sign: KNIL482,
    Assigned Frequencies: 44.0800 MHz, Grant Date: 01/11/1999, Expiration Date: 01/11/2004, Cancellation Date: 11/14/2002, Registrant: Willie Anderson Trucking, 206 E South, Lexington, IL 61753, Phone: (309) 365-4961

  • 1744 P J Keller Highway (Lat: 40.643333 Lon: -88.798889), Call Sign: WPYC998,
    Assigned Frequencies: 469.212 MHz, 469.037 MHz, 469.237 MHz, 469.062 MHz, 469.262 MHz, 469.087 MHz, 469.287 MHz, 469.112 MHz, 469.312 MHz, 469.137 MHz... (+21 more), Grant Date: 07/22/2003, Expiration Date: 07/22/2013, Cancellation Date: 09/21/2013, Certifier: Michelle Kamp, Registrant: Panasonic Information Systems Company, 1707 N Randall Road E1-D9, Elgin, IL 60123-7847, Phone: (847) 468-5318, Fax: (847) 468-5331, Email:

  • Lat: 40.658889 Lon: -88.767250, Call Sign: WQMR957,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.057 MHz, Grant Date: 10/14/2020, Expiration Date: 11/02/2030, Certifier: Margaret Quinley, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:

  • Lat: 40.580750 Lon: -88.708528, Call Sign: WQZW206,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.275 MHz, 153.350 MHz, 153.485 MHz, Grant Date: 08/17/2017, Expiration Date: 08/17/2027, Certifier: Scott Schertz, Registrant: Supreme Radio Communications, Inc., 4017 N Prospect Road, Peoria Heights, IL 61616, Phone: (309) 682-0831, Email:

  • Lat: 40.643222 Lon: -88.723861, Call Sign: WRJL460,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.037 MHz, 464.062 MHz, 469.037 MHz, Grant Date: 09/21/2020, Expiration Date: 09/21/2030, Certifier: Grant Lengfelder, Registrant: Supreme Radio Communications, Inc., 4017 N Prospect Road, Peoria Heights, IL 61616, Phone: (309) 682-0831, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • WDQZ Transmitter, 8.7 Km, 211.58 Degrees True From Lexington, Il (Lat: 40.575028 Lon: -88.837583), Type: Tower, Structure height: 107.9 m, Overall height: 108.9 m, Call Sign: WPUD546,
    Assigned Frequencies: 945.000 MHz, Grant Date: 02/11/2002, Expiration Date: 12/01/2028, Certifier: Jerald L Scott Mr, Registrant: Aaa Entertainment Radio Group - Bloomington, 108 Boeykens Pl., Normal, IL 61761, Phone: (309) 888-4496, Fax: (309) 452-9677, Email:

  • LEX, West Walnut Street & N Vine St (Lat: 40.642750 Lon: -88.785000), Type: Silo, Structure height: 52 m, Overall height: 55 m, Call Sign: WQQX779,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz... (+30 more), Grant Date: 05/16/2023, Expiration Date: 03/21/2033, Certifier: Luke Pack, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • Towanda, 8.7 Km, 211.58 Degrees True From Lexington, Il (Lat: 40.575028 Lon: -88.837583), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 107.9 m, Overall height: 108.9 m, Call Sign: WRHT554,
    Assigned Frequencies: 948.000 MHz, Grant Date: 06/15/2020, Expiration Date: 12/01/2028, Certifier: Jon E Hall, Registrant: 2820 Communications Incorporated, 108 Boeykens Place, Normal, IL 61761, Phone: (309) 242-4244, Email:

  • LEX, 29801 E 2600 N Rd (Lat: 40.667611 Lon: -88.691472), Type: Silo, Structure height: 29 m, Call Sign: WRJE387, Licensee ID: L01608382,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz... (+30 more), Grant Date: 08/15/2020, Expiration Date: 08/15/2030, Certifier: Roger Bachtold, Registrant: Maxwire Inc., Fairbury, IL 61739-0014, Phone: (815) 692-6341, Email:

  • CH89225A, 1746 P J Keller Hwy (Lat: 40.642917 Lon: -88.804167), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.7 m, Call Sign: WRUM885,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/13/2022, Expiration Date: 09/13/2032, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile License LLC, 12920 Se 38th St, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • LEXINGTON, 2.2 Mi Sw Of City (Lat: 40.633639 Lon: -88.836167), Overall height: 71.6 m, Call Sign: KPP47,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5989.70 MHz, 6011.90 MHz, 6108.30 MHz, 6130.50 MHz, Grant Date: 12/01/1992, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 12/10/1997, Registrant: Gte North Incorporated, Mc:hqb07a12, Irving, TX 75015-2210


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Lexington)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 121 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4750B, N4750B, N-4750B, Serial Number: 31648, Year manufactured: 1955, Airworthiness Date: 05/28/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 01/22/2009
    Registrant (Corporation): P J Killian Inc, 22593 E 2200 North Rd, Lexington, IL 61753
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172L (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9870G, N9870G, N-9870G, Serial Number: 17259770, Airworthiness Date: 05/24/1971, Certificate Issue Date: 12/15/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Jacob E Thacker, 306 S Pine St, Lexington, IL 61753
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 05/30/2013
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-161 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 997SG, N997SG, N-997SG, Serial Number: 28-7816562, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 04/13/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 11/28/2012
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Stephen R Job, 207 E Walnut St, Lexington, IL 61753, Other Owners: Bernard L Miller, Jean K Miller

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$90,490
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0057.00

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 24. The highest number of reported fires - 37 took place in 2010, and the least - 12 in 2011. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Lexington, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (45.1%), and Structure Fires (33.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Lexington, IL
    • 18345.1%Outside Fires
    • 13733.7%Structure Fires
    • 7418.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 123.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Lexington, IL
Most common first names in Lexington, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary2581.0 years
John2079.3 years
Charles1772.4 years
William1676.4 years
Helen1479.9 years
James1279.3 years
George1179.3 years
Robert1070.9 years
Ruth1082.2 years
Dorothy1077.7 years
Most common last names in Lexington, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Anderson1176.0 years
Hardman1179.5 years
Hefner1083.4 years
Jones985.8 years
Payne979.1 years
Brown979.9 years
Eads972.4 years
Kinsella882.0 years
Winterland879.6 years
Smith877.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lexington, IL
  • 94.6%Utility gas
  • 5.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lexington, IL
  • 78.6%Utility gas
  • 13.7%Electricity
  • 7.6%No fuel used


Lexington 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
There are 4 pilots and 4 other airmen in this city.
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