Littleton, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 136 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -31.0%
 
Males: 64  (47.5%)
Females: 72  (52.5%)
Median resident age:

54.4 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 61452

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,809 (it was $43,750 in 2000)
Littleton:

$54,809
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,245 (it was $14,670 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $86,813 (it was $33,600 in 2000)
Littleton:

$86,813
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $81,917; detached houses: $87,040; mobile homes: $54,282
March 2022 cost of living index in Littleton: 81.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.9%

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    • 22.0%Hispanic
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Ancestries: Scottish (29.4%), American (20.6%), Irish (11.8%), Scotch-Irish (11.8%), English (8.8%), German (5.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/23/1911

Elevation: 690 feet

Land area: 1.16 square miles.

Population density: 117 people per square mile   (very low).

Littleton, Illinois map

2 residents are foreign born

This village:

2.0%
Illinois:

14.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Littleton village:

1.2% ($414)
Illinois:

1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, IL (60.0 miles , pop. 111,454).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (112.8 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (189.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Industry, IL (2.6 miles ),
Rushville, IL (2.9 miles ),
Camden, IL (3.1 miles),
Vermont, IL (3.3 miles ),
Table Grove, IL (3.7 miles ),
Astoria, IL (3.7 miles ),
Ripley, IL (3.8 miles),
Adair, IL (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 40.23 N, Longitude: 90.62 W

Area code: 309

Distribution of median household income in Littleton, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Littleton, IL in 2022

Littleton satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.1%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +16 (+8.8%).
Most common industries in Littleton, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (14.6%)
  • Educational services (9.7%)
  • Food (8.7%)
  • Truck transportation (7.8%)
  • Public administration (6.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (12.7%)
  • Truck transportation (10.9%)
  • Educational services (10.9%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (7.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.3%)
  • Food (7.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (31.2%)
  • Food (10.4%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (8.3%)
  • Educational services (8.3%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (8.3%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (6.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.2%)
Most common occupations in Littleton, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.6%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.8%)
  • Food processing workers (4.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (21.8%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (12.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (14.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8.3%)
  • Top executives (6.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.2%)
  • Registered nurses (6.2%)
  • Food processing workers (6.2%)

Average climate in Littleton, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Littleton-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 59% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/13/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.3 miles away from the Littleton village center injured 45 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/21/1981, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 0.6 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 12 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Littleton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 189% 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 191.1 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 191.1 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 175.5 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 217.5 miles away from Littleton 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 219.9 miles away from Littleton 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 191.6 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 Schuyler County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 14, Floods: 13, Tornadoes: 4, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Littleton topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Littleton:

  • SNYDERS-VAUGHN HAVEN (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; RUSHVILLE, IL)
  • SARAH D CULBERTSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; RUSHVILLE, IL)
  • ASTORIA GARDEN AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; ASTORIA, IL)
  • ELMS, THE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MACOMB, IL)
  • HEARTLAND OF MACOMB (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; MACOMB, IL)
  • WESLEY VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; MACOMB, IL)
  • WESLEY VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; MACOMB, IL)

Amtrak station near Littleton:

  • 17 miles: MACOMB (120 E. CALHOUN ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Littleton:

  • Western Illinois University (about 17 miles; Macomb, IL; Full-time enrollment: 10,755)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 50 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Bradley University (about 62 miles; Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,152)
  • University of Illinois at Springfield (about 64 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 3,748)
  • Lincoln Land Community College (about 65 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 5,460)
  • Illinois Central College (about 67 miles; East Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 7,158)
  • Black Hawk College (about 87 miles; Moline, IL; FT enrollment: 5,086)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Industry Fire Protection District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Littleton Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Schuyler County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Littleton and their reported violations in the past:

CAMDEN-LITTLETON WATER COMMISSION (Population served: 962, Purch groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-14-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-14-2009), St Public Notif received (OCT-04-2009), St BCA signed (OCT-29-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAR-01-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-14-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-14-2009), St Public Notif received (AUG-13-2009), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-03-2009), St BCA signed (OCT-29-2009), St Compliance achieved (MAR-01-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-08-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-16-2008), St Public Notif requested (DEC-16-2008), St Public Notif received (JAN-19-2009), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-30-2009), St BCA signed (MAR-16-2009)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-20-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-20-2008), St Compliance achieved (DEC-08-2008), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-30-2009), St BCA signed (MAR-16-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In NOV-2008, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-08-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-16-2008), St Public Notif requested (DEC-16-2008), St Public Notif received (JAN-19-2009), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-30-2009), St BCA signed (MAR-16-2009)
  • Water Quality Parameter M/R - Between JUL-2006 and DEC-2006, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JAN-11-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-12-2007)
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This village:

2.5 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

64.9%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

6.8%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Littleton:

Marital status in Littleton, IL
  • Never married: 20.7%
  • Now married: 57.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 13.0%
  • Divorced: 8.4%

For population 25 years and over in Littleton:

  • High school or higher: 85.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 9.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Littleton, IL (based on Schuyler County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,56113
Evangelical Protestant1,31014
Catholic2131
Other5-
None4,455-
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: 1
Here:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
This county:

4.29 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Schuyler County:

7.15 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.1%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.8%
State:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

17.3%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

42.7%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Littleton:

32.3%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Littleton:

27.7
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

18.0%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Littleton:

5.0%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Littleton:

6.6
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Littleton:

26.0%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Littleton:

50.0%
State:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Littleton:

74.1%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Littleton, 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
Financial Administration 1$4,291$51,4921$21
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$117
Totals for Government 1$4,291$51,4928$138

Strongest AM radio stations in Littleton:

  • 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.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WGEM (1440 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WLRB (1510 AM; daytime; 1 kW; MACOMB, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Littleton:

  • WKXQ (92.5 FM; RUSHVILLE, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJEQ (102.7 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: CENTRAL ILLINOIS BROADCASTING INC)
  • WIUM (91.3 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WNLF (95.9 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: NANCY L. FOSTER)
  • WKAI-FM (100.1 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRMS-FM (94.3 FM; BEARDSTOWN, IL; Owner: CONNER FAMILY BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WVIL (101.3 FM; VIRGINIA, IL; Owner: MARK J. LANGSTON)
  • WLMD (104.7 FM; BUSHNELL, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMQZ (104.1 FM; COLCHESTER, IL; Owner: COLCHESTER RADIO, INC.)
  • W209AL (89.7 FM; MACOMB, ETC., IL; Owner: H.O.P.E. BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W213AH (90.5 FM; MACOMB, ETC., IL; Owner: H.O.P.E. BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Littleton:

  • WMEC (Channel 22; MACOMB, IL; Owner: W. CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUC. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • W49BS (Channel 49; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W53BP (Channel 53; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • WTJR (Channel 16; QUINCY, IL; Owner: BELIEVER'S BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 16ft / 4.7mTotal length
  • 150Total average daily traffic
  • 26Total average daily truck traffic
  • 85Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • IL-LITTLETON-CN-1, Broadway St And Public St (Lat: 40.234806 Lon: -90.622167), Type: Silo, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 48.7 m, Call Sign: WRZA755,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/11/2023, Expiration Date: 10/11/2033, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KA9IZI, Grant Date: 04/03/1995, Expiration Date: 02/11/2002, Cancellation Date: 02/12/2004, Registrant: Jimmy A Pierce, Rr 1 Box 116, Littleton, IL 61452

  • Call Sign: WD9AJL, Licensee ID: L00267915, Grant Date: 07/14/2000, Expiration Date: 07/17/2010, Cancellation Date: 07/18/2012, Registrant: Carroll D Noland, 129 E Broadway, Littleton, IL 61452

  • Call Sign: WD9AJM, Licensee ID: L00267913, Grant Date: 06/09/2010, Expiration Date: 07/10/2020, Cancellation Date: 07/12/2022, Certifier: Mary E Noland, Registrant: Mary E Noland, 129 E Broadway, Littleton, IL 61452

  • Call Sign: KC9MXE, Licensee ID: L01369680, Grant Date: 02/14/2008, Expiration Date: 02/14/2018, Cancellation Date: 02/15/2020, Certifier: Danny L Engelbrecht, Registrant: Danny L Engelbrecht, Littleton, IL 61452


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Littleton, IL
  • 68.1%Utility gas
  • 27.7%Electricity
  • 4.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Littleton, IL
  • 100.0%Electricity


Littleton compared to Illinois 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.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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