Long Point, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 200 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -19.0%
 
Males: 101  (50.9%)
Females: 99  (49.1%)
Median resident age:

39.7 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 61333.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $46,150 (it was $45,625 in 2000)
Long Point:

$46,150
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,342 (it was $16,416 in 2000)

Long Point village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $86,392 (it was $51,300 in 2000)
Long Point:

$86,392
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $87,638; detached houses: $90,636; mobile homes: $60,313
March 2022 cost of living index in Long Point: 82.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 17.5%

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  • Races in Long Point, IL (2022)
    • 19892.5%White alone
    • 73.3%Two or more races
    • 62.8%Hispanic

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Ancestries: American (38.5%), English (16.7%), German (14.6%), Irish (9.4%), European (3.1%), Swedish (1.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/02/1901

Elevation: 643 feet

Land area: 0.19 square miles.

Population density: 1,064 people per square mile   (low).

Long Point, Illinois map

2 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.8%
Illinois:

12.3%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Long Point village:

1.8% ($900)
Illinois:

1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bloomington, IL (36.8 miles , pop. 64,808).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (85.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Dana, IL (2.1 miles),
Rutland, IL (2.8 miles ),
Cornell, IL (2.9 miles ),
Streator, IL (3.0 miles ),
Wenona, IL (3.0 miles ),
Flanagan, IL (3.0 miles ),
Kangley, IL (3.1 miles ),
Minonk, IL (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 41.00 N, Longitude: 88.89 W

Area code: 815

Distribution of median household income in Long Point, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Long Point, IL in 2022
Long Point satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +35 (+16.5%).
Most common industries in Long Point, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (18.5%)
  • Construction (11.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.4%)
  • Machinery (5.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (25.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.9%)
  • Machinery (11.9%)
  • Warehousing & storage (6.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.8%)
  • Truck transportation (5.1%)
  • Health care (5.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (29.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (14.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.5%)
  • Public administration (7.0%)
  • Personal & laundry services (7.0%)
  • Educational services (5.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Long Point, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.7%)
  • Cashiers (5.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (3.8%)
  • Personal appearance workers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (11.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (14.1%)
  • Cashiers (9.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7.0%)
  • Personal appearance workers (7.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.6%)

Average climate in Long Point, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 2.47. This is significantly better than average.

City:

2.47
U.S.:

72.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.380. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.380
U.S.:

1.515
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2010 was 9.49. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.49
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Long Point-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 79% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/13/2004, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.2 miles away from the Long Point village center injured 3 people.

On 6/29/1976, a category F4 tornado 41.3 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Long Point-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 97% 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 184.5 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 160.2 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 184.5 miles away from the city 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 31.5 miles away from Long Point center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 217.0 miles away from Long Point center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW) earthquake occurred 183.5 miles away from Long Point 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 Livingston County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 6, Floods: 4, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Long Point topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Long Point:

  • ST MARYS HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; STREATOR, IL)
  • ST MARY'S HSP EXT CARE FAC (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; STREATOR, IL)
  • HH SVC OF ST MARY'S HOSP (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; STREATOR, IL)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN - FLANAGAN (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; FLANAGAN, IL)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH-STREATOR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; STREATOR, IL)
  • PARKER NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; STREATOR, IL)
  • FLANAGAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; FLANAGAN, IL)

Amtrak station near Long Point:

  • 16 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 Long Point:

  • Illinois Valley Community College (about 24 miles; Oglesby, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,747)
  • Heartland Community College (about 34 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 3,958)
  • Illinois State University (about 35 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 18,804)
  • Illinois Wesleyan University (about 36 miles; Bloomington, IL; FT enrollment: 2,323)
  • Illinois Central College (about 39 miles; East Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 7,158)
  • Bradley University (about 44 miles; Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,152)
  • Joliet Junior College (about 51 miles; Joliet, IL; FT enrollment: 11,401)

Points of interest:

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

Birthplace of: Eleanor Moore - Girls Professional Baseball League player.

Livingston 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:

2.7 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

72.9%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

9.4%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Long Point:

Marital status in Long Point, IL
  • Never married: 24.2%
  • Now married: 55.2%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 7.2%
  • Divorced: 12.2%

For population 25 years and over in Long Point:

  • High school or higher: 92.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
  • Unemployed: 6.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.9
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Long Point, IL (based on Livingston County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant9,73335
Evangelical Protestant4,72427
Catholic4,56410
Other2492
None19,680-
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: 7
Here:

1.85 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

0.26 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 22
This county:

5.81 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 32
This county:

8.46 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

9.2%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.3%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

10.8%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Long Point:

51.9%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

51.3%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.1
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Long Point:

20.6%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Long Point:

10.7%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

43.2%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Long Point:

57.0%
State:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Long Point:

80.5%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Long Point, 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
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Long Point government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $28,000 ($140.00)
    Regular Highways: $6,000 ($30.00)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $7,000 ($35.00)

Long Point government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $1,000 ($5.00)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($5.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $38,000 ($190.00)
    Highways: $6,000 ($30.00)
  • Tax - Property: $7,000 ($35.00)
    Other License: $1,000 ($5.00)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $183,000 ($915.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Long Point:

  • 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)
  • WSPL (1250 AM; 0 kW; STREATOR, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WAUR (930 AM; 4 kW; SANDWICH, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LTD.)
  • WVEL (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PEKIN, IL)

Strongest FM radio stations in Long Point:

  • WWGN (88.9 FM; OTTAWA, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WSTQ (97.7 FM; STREATOR, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WYYS (106.1 FM; STREATOR, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WALS (102.1 FM; OGLESBY, IL; Owner: LACO RADIO, INC.)
  • WBZG (100.9 FM; PERU, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WJEZ (98.9 FM; DWIGHT, IL; Owner: LIVINGSTON COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WYST (107.7 FM; FAIRBURY, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WPJC (88.3 FM; PONTIAC, IL; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WTRX-FM (93.7 FM; PONTIAC, IL; Owner: LIVINGSTON COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WKOT (96.5 FM; MARSEILLES, IL; Owner: LASALLE COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WIVQ (103.3 FM; SPRING VALLEY, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WSOG (88.1 FM; SPRING VALLEY, IL; Owner: SPIRIT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WAJK (99.3 FM; LA SALLE, IL; Owner: LA SALLE COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WJDK-FM (95.7 FM; SENECA, IL; Owner: GRUNDY COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC)
  • WRVY-FM (100.5 FM; HENRY, IL; Owner: WZOE, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Long Point:

  • WWTO-TV (Channel 35; LASALLE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WYZZ-TV (Channel 43; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: WYZZ LICENSEE, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 25Number of bridges
  • 187ft / 57.3mTotal length
  • $158,000Total costs
  • 7,125Total average daily traffic
  • 727Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,612Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Long Point, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 31930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 41960-1969
  • 61980-1989
  • 61990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Long Point, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Long Point)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Center St. & Icg Rr On Elevator (Lat: 40.990306 Lon: -89.034806), Type: Bant, Structure height: 17 m, Overall height: 23 m, Call Sign: WQBA821, Licensee ID: L00025032,
    Assigned Frequencies: 43.3200 MHz, Grant Date: 09/10/2004, Expiration Date: 03/10/2005, Cancellation Date: 05/14/2005, Certifier: Jerry Ruff, Registrant: Jerry Ruff, R.R. 2, Streator, IL 61364, Phone: (815) 358-2282, Fax: (815) 854-2411, Email:

  • 25045 N 300 East Rd (Lat: 40.988056 Lon: -88.873056), Call Sign: WRFC799,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.735 MHz, Grant Date: 02/01/2020, Expiration Date: 02/01/2030, Certifier: Tom Kaminke, Registrant: Haney Communications, 31631 E 3100 North Rd, Chenoa, IL 61726, Phone: (815) 945-7412, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: WA9VCT, Licensee ID: L00212347, Grant Date: 08/18/2004, Expiration Date: 11/01/2014, Cancellation Date: 11/02/2016, Certifier: Leroy H Albertson, Registrant: Leroy H Albertson, 502 Morgan St, Long Point, IL 61333


Most common first names in Long Point, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William781.7 years
Ernest376.0 years
John376.0 years
Helen373.7 years
George382.7 years
Donald374.4 years
Paul381.3 years
Charles276.0 years
Clarence290.0 years
Glen268.5 years
Most common last names in Long Point, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Beutke477.8 years
Maddux490.5 years
Stokes486.0 years
Jenkins391.7 years
Colravy370.7 years
Ensign382.7 years
Miller378.3 years
Rittenhouse377.0 years
Steinke390.3 years
Kaminke293.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Long Point, IL
  • 97.0%Utility gas
  • 3.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Long Point, IL
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Long Point compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage 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 significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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