Lovington, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 1,026 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -16.0%
 
Males: 458  (44.7%)
Females: 568  (55.3%)
Median resident age:

43.0 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 61937.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $51,410 (it was $34,115 in 2000)
Lovington:

$51,410
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,801 (it was $17,311 in 2000)

Lovington village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $87,444 (it was $53,300 in 2000)
Lovington:

$87,444
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $79,948; detached houses: $82,284; mobile homes: $54,822

Median gross rent in 2022: $678.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lovington: 83.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.8%
(12.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 22.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Lovington, IL (2022)
    • 96089.1%White alone
    • 595.5%Two or more races
    • 434.0%Hispanic
    • 100.9%Black alone

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



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Lovington, Illinois as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lovington is 156 to 1.


Crime rates in Lovington by year

Type

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

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)
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)
1
(89.1)
1
(89.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(282.8)
1
(95.8)
1
(98.4)
3
(300.0)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
1
(88.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
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)
3
(265.5)
9
(794.4)
2
(177.1)
1
(89.1)
1
(89.8)
2
(181.2)
0
(0.0)
3
(276.2)
0
(0.0)
3
(287.4)
5
(492.1)
1
(100.0)
1
(94.3)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
2
(177.0)
2
(176.5)
7
(620.0)
11
(980.4)
4
(359.4)
1
(90.6)
3
(271.7)
1
(92.1)
3
(282.8)
4
(383.1)
3
(295.3)
1
(100.0)
5
(471.3)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
18
(1,593)
7
(617.8)
8
(708.6)
7
(623.9)
4
(359.4)
10
(905.8)
7
(634.1)
4
(368.3)
15
(1,414)
5
(478.9)
3
(295.3)
5
(500.0)
7
(659.8)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(88.3)
1
(88.6)
0
(0.0)
1
(89.8)
0
(0.0)
1
(90.6)
1
(92.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(98.4)
2
(200.0)
3
(282.8)
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)
0
(0.0)
1
(94.3)
1
(95.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index155.8203.0114.3182.7136.678.851.683.8302.5180.1217.5303.0100.8

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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City-data.com crime index in Lovington, IL

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 2 (2 officers - 2 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.00
Illinois average:

2.84
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Ancestries: American (23.7%), German (21.6%), Irish (13.4%), European (10.3%), English (7.6%), Italian (5.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/29/1894

Elevation: 679 feet

Land area: 0.80 square miles.

Population density: 1,275 people per square mile   (low).

Lovington, Illinois map

2 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.2%
Illinois:

12.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,510 (1.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,228 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Decatur, IL (19.0 miles , pop. 81,860).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (114.4 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (155.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hammond, IL (2.5 miles ),
Bethany, IL (2.7 miles ),
LaPlace, IL (2.7 miles ),
Sullivan, IL (2.8 miles ),
Arthur, IL (3.0 miles ),
Dalton City, IL (3.0 miles ),
Atwood, IL (3.3 miles ),
Allenville, IL (3.5 miles)

Latitude: 39.71 N, Longitude: 88.63 W

Area code: 217

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $85,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $85,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $85,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $67,000
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $67,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $38,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $64,500
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $74,600
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $40,000
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $112,500
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $55,500
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $33,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Lovington, IL residents
Average permit cost in Lovington, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +75 (+6.5%).
Most common industries in Lovington, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.7%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (7.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Construction (6.4%)
  • Educational services (4.5%)
  • Machinery (3.6%)
  • Social assistance (3.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.3%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (9.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.9%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (3.9%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (3.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.1%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (6.7%)
  • Educational services (5.6%)
  • Social assistance (5.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.2%)
  • Machinery (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Lovington, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.6%)
  • Woodworkers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.2%)
  • Woodworkers (3.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Registered nurses (5.2%)
  • Cashiers (4.8%)
  • Child care workers (4.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.7%)

Average climate in Lovington, Illinois

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Lovington, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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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 100. This is worse than average.

City:

100
U.S.:

73
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.647. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.647
U.S.:

1.515
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.9. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 18.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.9
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Lovington-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 77% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/20/1976, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.6 miles away from the Lovington village center injured 18 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 17.4 miles away from the village center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lovington-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 176% 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 96.1 miles away from Lovington 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 73.7 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 96.1 miles away from Lovington center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 128.0 miles away from Lovington 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 95.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 82.8 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 Moultrie County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 2

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

Hospitals and medical centers in Lovington:

  • MOULTRIE CO COMMUNITY CENTER ("240 EAST STATE, P.O. BOX 229")

Other hospitals and medical centers near Lovington:

  • EASTVIEW TERRACE (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; SULLIVAN, IL)
  • COMMUNITY HOMECARE, INC (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; SULLIVAN, IL)
  • PATTERSON HOUSE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; SULLIVAN, IL)
  • ARTHUR HOME, THE (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; ARTHUR, IL)
  • SULLIVAN REHAB AND HLTH CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; SULLIVAN, IL)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH-MOUNT ZION (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; MOUNT ZION, IL)
  • BEMENT HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; BEMENT, IL)

Airports located in Lovington:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lovington:

  • Richland Community College (about 19 miles; Decatur, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,434)
  • Millikin University (about 21 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,419)
  • Lake Land College (about 24 miles; Mattoon, IL; FT enrollment: 7,499)
  • Eastern Illinois University (about 30 miles; Charleston, IL; FT enrollment: 9,414)
  • Parkland College (about 35 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 7,326)
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (about 35 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 47,528)
  • Lincoln Land Community College (about 52 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 5,460)

Public elementary/middle school in Lovington:

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Library in Lovington:

  • LOVINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (Operating income: $58,206; Location: 110 WEST STATE STREET; 20,841 books; 341 audio materials; 704 video materials; 16 state licensed databases; 20 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Lovington: Lovington Volunteer Fire Protection District (A), Lovington Community Ambulance Service (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Stephen E. Ambrose - Military historian.

Moultrie 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:

2.4 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

64.5%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

7.9%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
14 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
16 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in Lovington (2011 data):

  • Hardware State Bank: at 102 West State Street, branch established on 1885/11/01. Info updated 2011/12/22: Bank assets: $23.7 mil, Deposits: $21.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Moultrie Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Lovington:

Marital status in Lovington, IL
  • Never married: 18.6%
  • Now married: 55.5%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 7.2%
  • Divorced: 16.2%

For population 25 years and over in Lovington:

  • High school or higher: 90.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 5.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.8
Illinois average:

12.5

Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Lovington
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Lovington, IL (based on Moultrie County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,14830
Mainline Protestant2,3379
Catholic3962
Other3-
None6,962-
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: 2
Moultrie County:

1.40 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

0.70 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

4.19 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Moultrie County:

4.19 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.2%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Moultrie County:

26.5%
Illinois:

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

5.8%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Lovington:

51.1%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

49.7%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.9
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Lovington:

21.2%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Lovington:

8.9%
State:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Lovington:

6.8
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Lovington:

37.4%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Lovington:

58.1%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Lovington:

78.6%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lovington, 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
Streets and Highways 2$5,111$30,6660$0
Water Supply 1$6,128$73,5360$0
Other and Unallocable 1$1,502$18,0240$0
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 2$3,504
Totals for Government 4$12,741$38,2232$3,504

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

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $416,000 ($405.46)
    Water Utilities: $199,000 ($193.96)
    Regular Highways: $27,000 ($26.32)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($0.97)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $12,000 ($11.70)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $251,000 ($244.64)

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

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $56,000 ($54.58)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $307,000 ($299.22)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $205,000 ($199.81)
    Highways: $26,000 ($25.34)
  • Tax - Property: $102,000 ($99.42)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $331,000 ($322.61)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $295,000 ($287.52)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $36,000 ($35.09)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $493,000 ($480.51)

Strongest AM radio stations in Lovington:

  • WLBH (1170 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MATTOON, IL; Owner: MATTOON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WILL (580 AM; 5 kW; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • 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.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WDZ (1050 AM; 1 kW; DECATUR, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WSOY (1340 AM; 1 kW; DECATUR, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lovington:

  • WZNX (106.7 FM; SULLIVAN, IL; Owner: WSHY, INC.)
  • WEJT (105.1 FM; SHELBYVILLE, IL; Owner: THE CROMWELL GROUP, INC. OF ILLINOIS)
  • WILL-FM (90.9 FM; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • WZUS (100.9 FM; MACON, IL; Owner: THE CROMWELL GROUP, INC. OF ILLINOIS)
  • WLBH-FM (96.9 FM; MATTOON, IL; Owner: MATTOON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMCI (101.3 FM; NEOGA, IL; Owner: THE CROMWELL GROUP, INC. OF ILLINOIS)
  • WXFM-FM (99.3 FM; MOUNT ZION, IL; Owner: TECHNICOM, INC.)
  • WXET (107.9 FM; ARCOLA, IL; Owner: PREMIER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WSOY-FM (102.9 FM; DECATUR, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WYDS (93.1 FM; DECATUR, IL; Owner: WEJT, INC.)
  • WDZQ (95.1 FM; DECATUR, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WWGO (92.1 FM; CHARLESTON, IL; Owner: WHQQ, INC)
  • WNLD (88.1 FM; DECATUR, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE)
  • WDKR (107.3 FM; MAROA, IL; Owner: WDKR, INC.)
  • WEBX (93.5 FM; TUSCOLA, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WCZQ (105.5 FM; MONTICELLO, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Lovington:

  • WBUI (Channel 23; DECATUR, IL; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WAND (Channel 17; DECATUR, IL; Owner: WAND(TV) PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCIA (Channel 3; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF CHAMPAIGN, L.L.C.)
  • WILL-TV (Channel 12; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BD. OF TRUSTEES)
  • W52BR (Channel 52; CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL; Owner: MARCIA COHEN)
  • WRSP-TV (Channel 55; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SPRINGFIELD BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WICS (Channel 20; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: WICS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • W29BG (Channel 29; DECATUR, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WICD (Channel 15; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: WICD LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WEIU-TV (Channel 51; CHARLESTON, IL; Owner: EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)

Lovington fatal accident list:

Jan 29, 2011 03:35 PM, Sr-32, Lat: 39.716850, Lon: -88.634261, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 4
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 22Number of bridges
  • 187ft / 57.0mTotal length
  • $222,000Total costs
  • 7,895Total average daily traffic
  • 1,079Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,156Total future (year 2025) average daily traffic
New bridges in Lovington, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41970-1979
  • 61980-1989
  • 81990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Lovington, IL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Lovington)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • 120 S County (Lat: 39.714472 Lon: -88.633389), Call Sign: KNFE780, Licensee ID: L00082180,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.265 MHz, 154.430 MHz, Grant Date: 04/05/2002, Expiration Date: 04/16/2012, Cancellation Date: 09/01/2012, Registrant: Lovington Fire Protection Dist, 120 S County, Lovington, IL 61937, Phone: (217) 873-4322

  • 199 S Broadway (Lat: 39.710306 Lon: -88.633111), Type: Pole, Structure height: 8 m, Call Sign: WPGB810,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.875 MHz, Grant Date: 12/11/2014, Expiration Date: 12/13/2024, Cancellation Date: 04/25/2019, Registrant: Federal License Management, 1784 E. 3rd Street Suite 269, Williamsport, PA 17701-3862, Phone: (570) 505-3894, Fax: (570) 651-9032, Email:

  • Lat: 39.713639 Lon: -88.632000, Call Sign: WNPE616,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.805 MHz, Grant Date: 07/24/2014, Expiration Date: 08/12/2024, Certifier: Jerry Bolsen, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:

  • 2.5 Mi N & 2.5 (Lat: 39.750028 Lon: -88.617000), Call Sign: KZS548,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.915 MHz, Grant Date: 05/05/1998, Expiration Date: 04/04/2003, Cancellation Date: 07/06/2003, Registrant: Byron Boddy, Rr 2 Box 167, Lovington, IL 61937

  • 1140 State Hwy 133 (Lat: 39.710722 Lon: -88.579222), Call Sign: WQVM733,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.795 MHz, 159.795 MHz, Grant Date: 03/31/2015, Expiration Date: 03/31/2025, Certifier: Tony Brown, Registrant: Radio Ranch, Inc, 10924 Hoover Road, Rock Falls, IL 61071, Phone: (815) 622-9000, Fax: (815) 622-9163, Email:

  • Lat: 39.715028 Lon: -88.633944, Call Sign: WRCV645,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.340 MHz, Grant Date: 02/07/2019, Expiration Date: 02/07/2029, Certifier: Steven Fleming, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • SULLIVAN, W Of Cr2000n & Hwy 32 (Lat: 39.695028 Lon: -88.639778), Overall height: 81.1 m, Call Sign: WMQ234,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2121.60 MHz, Grant Date: 02/09/1998, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 10/26/2000, Phone: (972) 733-6113

  • LOVINGTON GRAIN ELEV, E State St And N High St (Lat: 39.717000 Lon: -88.627111), Type: Silo, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQRR734,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz... (+5 more), Grant Date: 04/25/2023, Expiration Date: 07/15/2033, Cancellation Date: 10/16/2023, Certifier: Greg J Gillespie, Registrant: Coles Moultrie Electric Cooperative, 104 Dewitt Ave East, P.O. Box 709, Mattoon, IL 61938, Phone: (217) 235-0341, Fax: (217) 234-8342, Email:

  • Lovington Elevator, 101 Al Best Dr (Lat: 39.716917 Lon: -88.627028), Type: Silo, Structure height: 57 m, Overall height: 58 m, Call Sign: WRCY479,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz... (+4 more), Grant Date: 02/26/2019, Expiration Date: 02/26/2029, Certifier: Randy Williams, Registrant: Shawnee Telephone Company, 120 W Lane St, Equality, IL 62934, Phone: (618) 276-4211, Fax: (618) 276-4922, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Lovington)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 454BM, N454BM, N-454BM, Serial Number: 17260799, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 08/23/1972, Certificate Issue Date: 05/13/2014
    Registrant (Individual): David L Corman, 10414 Sefton Rd, Lovington, IL 61937
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172K (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 7168G, N7168G, N-7168G, Serial Number: 17258868, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 11/24/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 08/18/2006
    Registrant (Individual): John W Durbin, 653 Cr 1875 N, Lovington, IL 61937
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172H (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8233L, N8233L, N-8233L, Serial Number: 17256433, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 07/18/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 11/01/1994
    Registrant (Individual): David L Corman, Route 1 Box 165, Lovington, IL 61937
  • Aircraft: HOOPER EDWARD R MAXAIR DRIFTER (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: SUBARU ALL MDLS A/B (400 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 56061, N56061, N-56061, Serial Number: ER 0620, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 11/07/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 09/13/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Edward R Hooper, Po Box 414, Lovington, IL 61937
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 07/14/2017

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

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 8. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 16 took place in 2012, and the least - 0 in 2004. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Lovington, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (41.9%), and Structure Fires (37.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Lovington, IL
    • 5441.9%Outside Fires
    • 4837.2%Structure Fires
    • 1713.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 107.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Lovington, IL
Most common first names in Lovington, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2373.2 years
William2273.4 years
Mary2079.0 years
Charles1577.2 years
James1475.7 years
Robert1076.5 years
Thomas978.3 years
Donald866.9 years
Roy883.0 years
Esther686.3 years
Most common last names in Lovington, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1778.6 years
Long884.5 years
Jent879.3 years
Morgan782.0 years
Bolsen777.9 years
Jones780.0 years
Frantz675.8 years
Brown682.0 years
Burcham690.5 years
Reedy670.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lovington, IL
  • 85.0%Utility gas
  • 12.9%Electricity
  • 2.1%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lovington, IL
  • 53.3%Utility gas
  • 46.7%Electricity


Lovington 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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