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Population in 2022: 1,357 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +0.1%
 
Males: 687  (50.7%)
Females: 670  (49.3%)
Median resident age:

44.1 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62271.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $77,214 (it was $37,448 in 2000)
Okawville:

$77,214
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $39,066 (it was $19,476 in 2000)

Okawville village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $162,156 (it was $73,100 in 2000)
Okawville:

$162,156
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $164,228; detached houses: $179,452; mobile homes: $63,127

Median gross rent in 2022: $781.

March 2022 cost of living index in Okawville: 84.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.3%
(2.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 57.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Okawville, IL (2022)
    • 1,15792.9%White alone
    • 362.9%Hispanic
    • 181.4%Two or more races
    • 131.0%Black alone
    • 30.2%Asian alone

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

Crime rates in Okawville by year

Type

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(72.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(70.5)		1
(70.5)		1
(71.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(73.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		2
(139.5)		4
(278.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		6
(427.0)		3
(215.1)		3
(215.5)		3
(217.1)		2
(146.2)		4
(293.7)		2
(147.9)		0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		4
(278.9)		1
(69.5)		6
(423.1)		2
(141.0)		5
(355.9)		1
(71.7)		7
(502.9)		7
(506.5)		6
(438.6)		4
(293.7)		2
(147.9)		1
(73.7)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		18
(1,255)		14
(973.6)		15
(1,058)		15
(1,058)		7
(498.2)		11
(788.5)		9
(646.6)		14
(1,013)		16
(1,170)		10
(734.2)		15
(1,109)		2
(147.4)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(70.5)		1
(71.2)		2
(143.4)		1
(71.8)		1
(72.4)		0
(0.0)		2
(146.8)		0
(0.0)		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)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index97.699.493.179.0157.391.0109.9183.1106.7142.484.311.1

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 Okawville, IL

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 3 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.94
Illinois average:

3.06
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Ancestries: German (59.7%), American (11.4%), Irish (6.3%), English (5.4%), Swedish (4.0%), Syrian (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/17/1895

Elevation: 440 feet

Land area: 2.03 square miles.

Population density: 670 people per square mile   (low).

Okawville, Illinois map

15 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.2%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,742 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,913 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Louis, MO (39.9 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (255.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Addieville, IL (2.1 miles ),
Venedy, IL (2.4 miles),
Damiansville, IL (2.6 miles ),
Germantown, IL (2.9 miles ),
Bartelso, IL (2.9 miles ),
Albers, IL (2.9 miles ),
New Minden, IL (3.1 miles ),
St. Libory, IL (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 38.43 N, Longitude: 89.55 W

Area code: 618

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 5 buildings, average cost: $240,000
  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $244,800
  • 2020: 3 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $226,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $214,500
  • 2017: 1 building, cost: $211,600
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $208,900
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $201,500
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $233,300
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $183,300
  • 2012: 5 buildings, average cost: $172,600
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $167,300
  • 2010: 5 buildings, average cost: $160,200
  • 2009: 3 buildings, average cost: $168,100
  • 2008: 6 buildings, average cost: $161,100
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $152,800
  • 2006: 5 buildings, average cost: $149,000
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $138,100
  • 2004: 8 buildings, average cost: $129,600
  • 2003: 12 buildings, average cost: $122,900
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $116,300
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $111,900
  • 2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $108,200
  • 1999: 9 buildings, average cost: $101,700
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $117,500
  • 1997: 4 buildings, average cost: $90,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Okawville, IL residents
Average permit cost in Okawville, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +81 (+6.4%).
Most common industries in Okawville, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (10.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.9%)
  • Health care (7.7%)
  • Construction (7.6%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.6%)
  • Educational services (6.1%)
  • Truck transportation (5.0%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.0%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (15.7%)
  • Health care (14.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (12.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.3%)
  • Social assistance (4.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.8%)
  • Public administration (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Okawville, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.2%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Top executives (3.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.7%)
  • Cashiers (4.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.1%)

Average climate in Okawville, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Okawville, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 76.2. This is about average.

City:

76.2
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2015 was 1.19. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 19.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.19
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.32. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.32
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Okawville-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 91% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/18/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 29.3 miles away from the Okawville village center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 2/24/1956, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.1 miles away from the village center killed 6 people and injured 36 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Okawville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 292% 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 90.1 miles away from Okawville center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 90.1 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 93.8 miles away from the city 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 87.5 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 100.9 miles away from Okawville center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 130.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Washington County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 1

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Okawville:

  • COLONIAL PLAZA (Hospital, about 11 miles away; NASHVILLE, IL)
  • ROYAL LIVING CENTER, INC (Hospital, about 11 miles away; NEW BADEN, IL)
  • FRIENDSHIP MANOR HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; NASHVILLE, IL)
  • WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 11 miles away; NASHVILLE, IL)
  • CLINTON MANOR LIVING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; NEW BADEN, IL)
  • BREESE DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; BREESE, IL)
  • AVISTON COUNTRYSIDE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; AVISTON, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Okawville:

  • McKendree University (about 19 miles; Lebanon, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,564)
  • Southwestern Illinois College (about 22 miles; Belleville, IL; FT enrollment: 9,085)
  • Kaskaskia College (about 22 miles; Centralia, IL; FT enrollment: 3,867)
  • Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (about 35 miles; Edwardsville, IL; FT enrollment: 11,933)
  • Saint Louis Community College (about 38 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 18,019)
  • Saint Louis University (about 40 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 11,606)
  • Rend Lake College (about 41 miles; Ina, IL; FT enrollment: 2,778)

Public high school in Okawville:

Public elementary/middle school in Okawville:

Private elementary/middle school in Okawville:

  • IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 108, Location: 606 S HANOVER ST, Grades: PK-8)
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Points of interest:

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

Churches in Okawville include: Immanuel Lutheran Church (A), Saint Barbara Church (B), Saint Peter United Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Heritage House & Museum of Okawville (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 114 West Walnut).

Birthplace of: Ryan Heck - College basketball player (Troy Trojans).

Washington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.4 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

62.9%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

4.8%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Okawville (2011 data):

  • The Old Exchange National Bank of Okawville: The Old Exchange National Bank Of Ok at Walnut And Nashville Streets, branch established on 1910/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $58.1 mil, Deposits: $51.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Okawville Bancshares, Inc.
  • The First National Bank of Okawville: The First National Bank Of Okawville at 203 East Walnut Street, branch established on 1920/06/26. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $54.0 mil, Deposits: $47.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Okawville:

Marital status in Okawville, IL
  • Never married: 20.4%
  • Now married: 66.8%
  • Separated: 0.2%
  • Widowed: 7.3%
  • Divorced: 5.4%

For population 25 years and over in Okawville:

  • High school or higher: 89.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 35.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 16.7%
  • Unemployed: 2.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.1
Illinois average:

12.5

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

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Religion statistics for Okawville, IL (based on Washington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4,3016
Evangelical Protestant3,48617
Mainline Protestant2,58018
Other1-
None4,348-
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: 9
Here:

6.11 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

0.68 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

6.79 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Here:

7.46 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.2%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Washington County:

27.3%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.1%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

52.8%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

51.5%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Okawville:

28.6
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Okawville:

18.0%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

8.6%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Okawville:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

34.6%
State:

33.4%

General health condition:
Okawville:

59.6%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Okawville:

78.3%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Okawville, 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 4$15,564$46,6920$0
Sewerage 1$2,221$26,6520$0
Other Government Administration 1$3,918$47,01615$1,633
Financial Administration 1$1,800$21,6000$0
Streets and Highways 1$4,258$51,0960$0
Totals for Government 8$27,761$41,64215$1,633

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $280,000 ($206.34)
    General Public Buildings: $259,000 ($190.86)
    Police Protection: $197,000 ($145.17)
    Sewerage: $162,000 ($119.38)
    Regular Highways: $160,000 ($117.91)
    General - Other: $111,000 ($81.80)
    Solid Waste Management: $74,000 ($54.53)
    Parks and Recreation: $20,000 ($14.74)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $4,000 ($2.95)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $37,000 ($27.27)
    Parking Facilities: $18,000 ($13.26)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $365,000 ($268.98)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $200,000 ($147.38)
    Solid Waste Management: $72,000 ($53.06)
    Other: $42,000 ($30.95)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $17,000 ($12.53)
    General Revenue - Other: $5,000 ($3.68)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($0.74)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $346,000 ($254.97)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $454,000 ($334.56)
    Highways: $36,000 ($26.53)
    Other: $1,000 ($0.74)
  • Tax - Property: $249,000 ($183.49)
    Other Selective Sales: $30,000 ($22.11)
    Public Utilities Sales: $20,000 ($14.74)
    Other License: $4,000 ($2.95)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $165,000 ($121.59)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $134,000 ($98.75)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $31,000 ($22.84)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $603,000 ($444.36)
Businesses in Okawville, IL
NameCountNameCount
Burger King1Dairy Queen1
Chevrolet1Subway1
Circle K1Super 81

Strongest AM radio stations in Okawville:

  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WMIX (940 AM; 5 kW; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING CO OF ILLINOIS)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCBW (880 AM; 2 kW; HIGHLAND, IL; Owner: NEW LIFE EVANGELISTIC CENTER, INC.)
  • KFUO (850 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
  • WRTH (1430 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO)
  • KATZ (1600 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Okawville:

  • WCXO (96.7 FM; CARLYLE, IL; Owner: CLINTON COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNSV (104.7 FM; NASHVILLE, IL; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)
  • WDLJ (97.5 FM; BREESE, IL; Owner: KM RADIO OF BREESE, L.L.C.)
  • WSIE (88.7 FM; EDWARDSVILLE, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, S. ILLINOIS UNIV.)
  • WIBV (102.1 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: BENJAMIN STRATEMEYER)
  • KSIV-FM (91.5 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSHE (94.7 FM; CRESTWOOD, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KSLZ (107.7 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFUO-FM (99.1 FM; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
  • KYKY (98.1 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WSSM (106.5 FM; GRANITE CITY, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KSD (93.7 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KWMU (90.7 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI)
  • KEZK-FM (102.5 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KIHT (96.3 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KLOU (103.3 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WDML (106.9 FM; WOODLAWN, IL; Owner: VOLUNTEER BROADCASTING OF ILLINOIS)

TV broadcast stations around Okawville:

  • WPXS (Channel 13; MT. VERNON, IL; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
  • WSIU-TV (Channel 8; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • KSDK (Channel 5; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: MULTIMEDIA KSDK, INC.)
  • KPLR-TV (Channel 11; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KPLR, INC.)
  • KTVI (Channel 2; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTVI LICENSE, INC.)
  • KMOV (Channel 4; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KMOV-TV, INC.)
  • K40FF (Channel 40; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
  • KDNL-TV (Channel 30; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KDNL LICENSEE, LLC)

Okawville fatal accident list:

Oct 10, 2020 11:35 PM, Honeysuckle Road, Lat: 38.226586, Lon: -89.611939, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 11Number of bridges
  • 115ft / 34.6mTotal length
  • 93,825Total average daily traffic
  • 24,017Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Okawville, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Okawville, IL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

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

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

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

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • 4 Mi W 1 Mi N Hwy 177 & 127 Jcts (Lat: 38.462556 Lon: -89.335361), Call Sign: KNBP692,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.550 MHz, Grant Date: 01/28/2012, Expiration Date: 03/05/2022, Cancellation Date: 05/07/2022, Registrant: 15413 Hogshead Dr, Okawville, IL 62271, Phone: (618) 243-6384

  • Rt 1 (Lat: 38.413944 Lon: -89.622306), Call Sign: KNFY673, Licensee ID: L00528441,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.005 MHz, Grant Date: 06/07/2002, Expiration Date: 06/12/2012, Cancellation Date: 08/18/2012, Registrant: Alfred Unverfehrt, Rt 1, Okawville, IL 62271, Phone: (618) 243-5275

  • Lat: 38.435833 Lon: -89.551389, Call Sign: WPUN412,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.910 MHz, Grant Date: 04/01/2002, Expiration Date: 04/01/2012, Cancellation Date: 06/02/2012, Certifier: Roy C Winans, Registrant: Warner Communications Corp, 1340 Baur Blvd, St Louis, MO 63132, Phone: (314) 993-7070, Fax: (314) 993-6980, Email:

  • Lat: 38.442000 Lon: -89.546250, Call Sign: WQOX840,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.387 MHz, 467.387 MHz, Grant Date: 02/29/2012, Expiration Date: 02/28/2022, Cancellation Date: 04/30/2022, Certifier: Alyssa Eade, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:

  • Lat: 38.432667 Lon: -89.550278, Call Sign: WRFH233,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.362 MHz, 173.362 MHz, Grant Date: 03/02/2020, Expiration Date: 03/02/2030, Certifier: Stephen D Millikin, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:

  • Lat: 38.448833 Lon: -89.532306, Call Sign: WROK997,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.630 MHz, 159.630 MHz, 159.780 MHz, 159.780 MHz, 160.155 MHz, 160.155 MHz, Grant Date: 10/30/2021, Expiration Date: 10/30/2031, Certifier: Terry Dick, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:

  • Lat: 38.426611 Lon: -89.547694, Call Sign: WROS640,
    Assigned Frequencies: 469.775 MHz, Grant Date: 12/01/2021, Expiration Date: 12/01/2031, Certifier: Keith Senior, Registrant: Warner Communications Corp, 1340 Baur Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63132, Phone: (815) 276-1639, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: K9QYV, Grant Date: 03/14/1989, Expiration Date: 03/14/1999, Cancellation Date: 03/15/2001, Registrant: Cecil A Robinson, Okawville, IL 62271

  • Call Sign: KA9RYO, Licensee ID: L00883267, Grant Date: 07/04/2014, Expiration Date: 07/07/2024, Registrant: Suzanne A La Busier, 104 Washington, Okawville, IL 62271

  • Call Sign: WD9CRV, Licensee ID: L00189796, Grant Date: 02/11/2003, Expiration Date: 05/11/2013, Cancellation Date: 05/12/2015, Registrant: Larry E Pruett, 8546 5th Street Rd, Okawville, IL 62271

  • Call Sign: KC9MZK, Licensee ID: L01374273, Grant Date: 02/27/2008, Expiration Date: 02/27/2018, Cancellation Date: 02/28/2020, Certifier: Bryton G Cathcart, Registrant: Bryton G Cathcart, 211 South Front St, Okawville, IL 62271


2005 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2005 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 15. The highest number of fires - 33 took place in 2010, and the least - 4 in 2005. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Okawville, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (36.5%), and Structure Fires (34.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Okawville, IL
    • 7736.5%Outside Fires
    • 7334.6%Structure Fires
    • 4923.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 125.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Okawville, IL

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Okawville, Illinois:

  • Original Springs Hotel, 506 Hanover, Okawville, Illinois 62271 , Phone: (618) 243-5458
  • Super 8 Motel Okawville, I-64 & Rt 177, Okawville, Illinois 62271 , Phone: (618) 243-6525
All 2 fire-safe hotels and motels in Okawville, Illinois
Most common first names in Okawville, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William3080.7 years
Fred2383.1 years
Walter2077.4 years
Henry1982.9 years
John1878.4 years
Esther1677.4 years
Harry1482.5 years
Emma1484.7 years
Mary1481.0 years
Anna1383.3 years
Most common last names in Okawville, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Meyer1274.3 years
Kuhn1171.9 years
Steinkamp1175.6 years
Meier1078.2 years
Hassebrock976.9 years
Klasing976.0 years
Schrader983.4 years
Bening885.3 years
Joellenbeck871.0 years
Frederking871.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Okawville, IL
  • 60.1%Utility gas
  • 25.7%Electricity
  • 6.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.0%Wood
  • 1.8%No fuel used
  • 1.4%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Okawville, IL
  • 70.1%Electricity
  • 29.9%Utility gas


Okawville compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.

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