Roodhouse, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 1,528 (96% urban, 4% rural).
Population change since 2000: -31.0%
 
Males: 834  (54.6%)
Females: 694  (45.4%)
Median resident age:

46.3 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62082.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $48,813 (it was $28,109 in 2000)
Roodhouse:

$48,813
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,810 (it was $12,281 in 2000)

Roodhouse city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $68,188 (it was $38,200 in 2000)
Roodhouse:

$68,188
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $66,142; detached houses: $67,862; mobile homes: $58,688

Median gross rent in 2022: $761.

March 2022 cost of living index in Roodhouse: 74.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 25.8%
(23.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 76.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 76.3% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Roodhouse, IL (2022)
    • 1,52494.5%White alone
    • 382.4%Hispanic
    • 271.7%Two or more races
    • 10.06%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

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



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 11 registered sex offenders living in Roodhouse, Illinois as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Roodhouse is 168 to 1.


Crime rates in Roodhouse by year

Type

2010

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Murders
(per 100,000)
1
(55.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
486
(29,119)
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)
4
(236.5)
0
(0.0)
1
(60.2)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(55.1)
0
(0.0)
9
(508.2)
3
(172.9)
4
(233.4)
5
(299.6)
7
(414.0)
4
(239.1)
1
(60.2)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
8
(441.0)
3
(170.6)
1
(56.5)
4
(230.5)
7
(408.4)
4
(239.7)
8
(473.1)
1
(59.8)
8
(481.3)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
10
(551.3)
12
(682.2)
14
(790.5)
12
(691.6)
9
(525.1)
14
(838.8)
11
(650.5)
7
(418.4)
2
(120.3)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(56.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(59.1)
1
(59.8)
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)
1
(59.8)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index174.239.2141.778.496.358348.7335.973.598.7

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 Roodhouse, IL

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.27
Illinois average:

2.23
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Ancestries: German (47.1%), English (12.8%), American (9.8%), Irish (8.3%), Scottish (2.6%), French (2.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/01/1880

Elevation: 655 feet

Land area: 1.13 square miles.

Population density: 1,350 people per square mile   (low).

Roodhouse, Illinois map

4 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.2%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,188 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,173 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, IL (43.7 miles , pop. 111,454).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (59.5 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (215.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

White Hall, IL (1.8 miles ),
Manchester, IL (2.2 miles ),
Alsey, IL (2.5 miles ),
Glasgow, IL (2.7 miles),
Hillview, IL (3.0 miles),
Murrayville, IL (3.1 miles ),
Winchester, IL (3.3 miles ),
Woodson, IL (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 39.48 N, Longitude: 90.37 W

Area code: 217

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

4.1%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +74 (+3.5%).
Most common industries in Roodhouse, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.4%)
  • Printing & related support activities (8.1%)
  • Paper (7.2%)
  • Construction (6.3%)
  • Public administration (6.3%)
  • Educational services (6.1%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.1%)
  • Paper (10.8%)
  • Food (7.4%)
  • Printing & related support activities (7.4%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.9%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.8%)
  • Printing & related support activities (8.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.1%)
  • Educational services (8.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.9%)
  • Public administration (6.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.8%)
Most common occupations in Roodhouse, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.1%)
  • Food processing workers (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (14.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.9%)
  • Food processing workers (4.9%)
  • Carpenters (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.1%)
  • Child care workers (5.1%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.6%)
  • Cashiers (4.6%)

Average climate in Roodhouse, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Roodhouse-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 64% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/1/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.3 miles away from the Roodhouse city center injured 15 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/14/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 40.3 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Roodhouse-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 263% 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 151.5 miles away from Roodhouse center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 151.5 miles away from Roodhouse 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 141.0 miles away from Roodhouse 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 166.4 miles away from Roodhouse center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 173.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 152.5 miles away from Roodhouse 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 Greene County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 16, Floods: 14, Tornadoes: 5, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Roodhouse topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Roodhouse:

  • WHITE HALL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 3 miles away; WHITE HALL, IL)
  • WHITE HALL NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; WHITE HALL, IL)
  • THOMAS H BOYD MEMORIAL HSP (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CARROLLTON, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Roodhouse:

  • Lewis and Clark Community College (about 38 miles; Godfrey, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,189)
  • Lincoln Land Community College (about 44 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 5,460)
  • University of Illinois at Springfield (about 44 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 3,748)
  • Lindenwood University (about 49 miles; Saint Charles, MO; FT enrollment: 11,117)
  • Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (about 52 miles; Edwardsville, IL; FT enrollment: 11,933)
  • St Charles Community College (about 52 miles; Cottleville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,302)
  • University of Missouri-St Louis (about 54 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 10,322)

Public elementary/middle school in Roodhouse:

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Library in Roodhouse:

  • ROODHOUSE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $21,700; Location: 220 WEST FRANKLIN STREET; 16,055 books; 312 audio materials; 214 video materials; 17 state licensed databases; 45 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Churches in Roodhouse include: Emmanuel Baptist Church (A), First Baptist Church (B), Roodhouse Christian Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Roodhouse: American Legion Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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

2.3 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

62.1%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.2%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
153 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) in 2000

Banks with branches in Roodhouse (2011 data):

  • United Community Bank: Roodhouse Facility at 215 South Morse Street, branch established on 1873/01/01. Info updated 2011/05/20: Bank assets: $954.7 mil, Deposits: $737.5 mil, headquarters in Chatham, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 18 total offices, Holding Company: United Community Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Roodhouse:

Marital status in Roodhouse, IL
  • Never married: 25.8%
  • Now married: 48.8%
  • Separated: 4.1%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 15.7%

For population 25 years and over in Roodhouse:

  • High school or higher: 90.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
  • Unemployed: 10.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.3 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

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

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Religion statistics for Roodhouse, IL (based on Greene County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,35918
Evangelical Protestant2,42019
Catholic1,7643
Other1-
None6,342-
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: 6
Here:

4.37 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Greene County:

6.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Greene County:

5.83 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

9.1%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.5%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

11.5%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Roodhouse:

51.5%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

51.7%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.1
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Roodhouse:

20.5%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Roodhouse:

11.0%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Roodhouse:

6.9
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

42.1%
State:

33.4%

General health condition:
Roodhouse:

57.8%
State:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Roodhouse:

81.1%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Roodhouse, 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
Water Supply 7$10,079$17,2780$0
Gas Supply 6$11,280$22,5600$0
Police Protection - Officers 6$22,847$45,6941$906
Streets and Highways 6$11,280$22,5600$0
Sewerage 6$5,640$11,2800$0
Police - Other 5$11,762$28,2290$0
Electric Power 2$12,491$74,9460$0
Other and Unallocable 2$3,284$19,7041$901
Local Libraries 0$0 5$4,976
Totals for Government 40$88,662$26,5997$6,783

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

  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $1,278,000 ($836.39)
    Police Protection: $504,000 ($329.84)
    Gas Utilities: $420,000 ($274.87)
    Water Utilities: $373,000 ($244.11)
    Central Staff Services: $289,000 ($189.14)
    Sewerage: $205,000 ($134.16)
    Regular Highways: $195,000 ($127.62)
    Parks and Recreation: $161,000 ($105.37)
    Libraries: $34,000 ($22.25)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $140,000 ($91.62)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $8,000 ($5.24)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $795,000 ($520.29)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $263,000 ($172.12)
    Solid Waste Management: $142,000 ($92.93)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $177,000 ($115.84)
    Fines and Forfeits: $21,000 ($13.74)
    Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($2.62)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $1,433,000 ($937.83)
    Water Utilities: $632,000 ($413.61)
    Gas Utilities: $442,000 ($289.27)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $319,000 ($208.77)
    Highways: $46,000 ($30.10)
    Other: $1,000 ($0.65)
  • Tax - Property: $259,000 ($169.50)
    Public Utilities Sales: $92,000 ($60.21)
    Other Selective Sales: $49,000 ($32.07)
    Other License: $6,000 ($3.93)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,076,000 ($3976.44)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,970,000 ($3907.07)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $106,000 ($69.37)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,255,000 ($1475.79)

Businesses in Roodhouse, IL

  • AT&T: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Roodhouse:

  • 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.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • 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.)
  • WLDS (1180 AM; daytime; 1 kW; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • WJIL (1550 AM; 1 kW; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • KIRL (1460 AM; 5 kW; ST. CHARLES, MO; Owner: BRONCO BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KFUO (850 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Roodhouse:

  • W202AV (88.3 FM; WHITE HALL, IL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WRLJ (88.3 FM; WHITE HALL, IL; Owner: CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY RADIO, INC)
  • WEAI (107.1 FM; LYNNVILLE, IL; Owner: JERDON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WIPA (89.3 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF IL AT SPRINGFIELD)
  • WJVO (105.5 FM; SOUTH JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: MORGAN COUNTY B/CASTING CO., INC.)
  • WYMG (100.5 FM; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WBBA-FM (97.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: BROWN RADIO GROUP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Roodhouse:

  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
Roodhouse fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Roodhouse fatal accident list:

Nov 11, 2019 02:38 PM, Us-67, Lat: 39.492078, Lon: -90.365333, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
Mar 14, 2005 03:55 PM, Sr-267, Roodhouse, Lat: 39.488810, Lon: -90.370090, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 2.0mTotal length
  • 2,950Total average daily traffic
  • 553Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

29 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Roodhouse)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Athensville Rd Rr 3 Box 72 (Lat: 39.459500 Lon: -90.190944), Call Sign: KZK680,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.745 MHz, Grant Date: 11/28/1995, Expiration Date: 12/18/2000, Cancellation Date: 02/18/2001, Registrant: Georges Paint & Body Shop, Athensville Rd Rr 3 Box 72, Roodhouse, IL 62082, Phone: (217) 589-4194

  • .8 Mi W (Lat: 39.486444 Lon: -90.401778), Call Sign: KVO603, Licensee ID: L00838286,
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.1400 MHz, Grant Date: 04/04/2003, Expiration Date: 04/14/2013, Cancellation Date: 01/25/2010, Certifier: Gerald Bednar, Registrant: Ameren Services Company

  • Pump Station (Lat: 39.489778 Lon: -90.366500), Type: Pole, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPLH798,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.150 MHz, Grant Date: 03/12/2002, Expiration Date: 05/09/2012, Cancellation Date: 07/14/2012, Certifier: Rick Roberts,

  • Well 4, 550\' W Of The Generator Bldg (Lat: 39.551222 Lon: -90.526306), Type: Bant, Structure height: 7.1 m, Overall height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WQPA607,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.337 MHz, Grant Date: 03/19/2022, Expiration Date: 03/21/2032, Certifier: Brittany Jumper, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E #501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • Roodhouse, .8 Mi W (Lat: 39.486389 Lon: -90.401667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 79.3 m, Call Sign: WQNX535,
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.843 MHz, 952.843 MHz, Grant Date: 06/11/2021, Expiration Date: 06/28/2031, Certifier: Richard A Hamilton, Registrant: Ameren Services Co., 1901 Chouteau Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63166-6149, Phone: (314) 554-3545, Fax: (314) 554-4242, Email:

  • Roodhouse 911, 39-28-26.15n And 90-22-45.97w (Lat: 39.473944 Lon: -90.379444), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WRDP416,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/18/2019, Expiration Date: 06/18/2029, Certifier: Sean Middleton, Registrant: Radyn, Inc, Silver Spring, MD 20914, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 576-4553, Email:

  • ROODHOUSE, .8 Mi W Of (Lat: 39.486444 Lon: -90.401778), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: KSI34,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6063.80 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, Grant Date: 01/14/2020, Expiration Date: 03/07/2030, Certifier: Gerald Bednar, Registrant: Ameren Services Co., 1901 Chouteau Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63166-6149, Phone: (314) 554-3545, Fax: (314) 554-4242, Email:

  • STATION, On North Township Road, .2 Mile South Of Main Street (Lat: 39.481694 Lon: -90.382889), Overall height: 70.1 m, Call Sign: WBH523,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6795.00 MHz, Grant Date: 03/07/2001, Expiration Date: 03/22/2011, Cancellation Date: 03/05/2004, Phone: (816) 529-2690


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Roodhouse)

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 17. The highest number of fire incidents - 29 took place in 2002, and the least - 8 in 2005. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Roodhouse, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (39.7%), and Structure Fires (30.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Roodhouse, IL
    • 11439.7%Outside Fires
    • 8830.7%Structure Fires
    • 5619.5%Other
    • 2910.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Roodhouse, IL
Most common first names in Roodhouse, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William4173.1 years
James3273.5 years
Charles3176.9 years
John2673.8 years
Helen2580.0 years
Mary2477.1 years
Robert2072.9 years
George1976.5 years
Russell1371.1 years
Clarence1374.8 years
Most common last names in Roodhouse, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith2181.0 years
Spencer1685.5 years
Taylor1484.3 years
Ballard1475.2 years
Barnett1184.8 years
Ford1180.7 years
Jones978.4 years
Day981.0 years
Whitworth980.6 years
Dawdy872.9 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Roodhouse, IL
  • 84.9%Utility gas
  • 11.7%Electricity
  • 2.0%Wood
  • 0.8%No fuel used
  • 0.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Roodhouse, IL
  • 75.8%Utility gas
  • 22.7%Electricity
  • 1.6%No fuel used


Roodhouse compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median household income below 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Roodhouse on our top lists:

  • #70 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) (population 1,000+)"
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