Rutland, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 255 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -28.0%
 
Males: 114  (45.0%)
Females: 141  (55.0%)
Median resident age:

58.8 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 61358.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $47,994 (it was $31,500 in 2000)
Rutland:

$47,994
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,524 (it was $16,892 in 2000)

Rutland village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $81,108 (it was $40,000 in 2000)
Rutland:

$81,108
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $133,148; detached houses: $140,761; mobile homes: $34,619
March 2022 cost of living index in Rutland: 82.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.2%
(11.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 16.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Rutland, IL (2022)
    • 18591.6%White alone
    • 94.5%Two or more races
    • 42.0%Other race alone
    • 42.0%Hispanic

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Rutland, Illinois as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Rutland is 117 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (35.8%), English (25.4%), American (10.4%), Italian (6.0%), Irish (3.0%), Scotch-Irish (3.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/15/1876

Elevation: 710 feet

Land area: 0.82 square miles.

Population density: 311 people per square mile   (very low).

Rutland, Illinois map

4 residents are foreign born

This village:

2.0%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,841 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,505 (2.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Peoria, IL (34.8 miles , pop. 112,936).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (92.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Wenona, IL (2.2 miles ),
Toluca, IL (2.2 miles ),
Dana, IL (2.3 miles),
Minonk, IL (2.4 miles ),
Long Point, IL (2.8 miles ),
La Rose, IL (3.2 miles),
Benson, IL (3.2 miles ),
Varna, IL (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 40.98 N, Longitude: 89.04 W

Area code: 815

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

4.2%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Rutland, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food (16.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.2%)
  • Health care (9.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.0%)
  • Truck transportation (7.4%)
  • Machinery (6.2%)
  • Construction (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (18.3%)
  • Truck transportation (12.7%)
  • Food (11.3%)
  • Machinery (11.3%)
  • Construction (9.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (7.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (23.1%)
  • Food (20.9%)
  • Health care (14.3%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (6.6%)
  • Educational services (6.6%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (4.4%)
  • Truck transportation (3.3%)
Most common occupations in Rutland, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (4.3%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.3%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7.7%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.5%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (5.5%)

Average climate in Rutland, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Rutland, Illinois average temperatures Rutland, Illinois average precipitation Rutland, Illinois humidity Rutland, Illinois wind speed Rutland, Illinois snowfall Rutland, Illinois sunshine Rutland, Illinois clear and cloudy days
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 19.3 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 21.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.49
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Rutland-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 80% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/13/2004, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.6 miles away from the Rutland village center injured 3 people.

On 6/29/1976, a category F4 tornado 33.5 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rutland-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 103% 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 185.6 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 161.7 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 185.7 miles away from Rutland 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 33.8 miles away from Rutland center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 218.0 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) earthquake occurred 184.8 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 La Salle County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Floods: 9, Tornadoes: 3, Snows: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Rutland topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Rutland:

  • ASTA CARE CENTER OF TOLUCA (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; TOLUCA, IL)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH-MINONK (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; MINONK, IL)
  • FLANAGAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; FLANAGAN, IL)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN - FLANAGAN (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; FLANAGAN, IL)
  • ST MARYS HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; STREATOR, IL)
  • ST MARY'S HSP EXT CARE FAC (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; STREATOR, IL)
  • HH SVC OF ST MARY'S HOSP (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; STREATOR, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rutland:

  • Illinois Valley Community College (about 23 miles; Oglesby, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,747)
  • Heartland Community College (about 32 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 3,958)
  • Illinois Central College (about 32 miles; East Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 7,158)
  • Illinois State University (about 33 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 18,804)
  • Illinois Wesleyan University (about 35 miles; Bloomington, IL; FT enrollment: 2,323)
  • Bradley University (about 36 miles; Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,152)
  • Joliet Junior College (about 58 miles; Joliet, IL; FT enrollment: 11,401)

Points of interest:

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

La Salle 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:

68.9%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

4.5%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Rutland:

Marital status in Rutland, IL
  • Never married: 20.7%
  • Now married: 52.0%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 20.8%
  • Divorced: 4.6%

For population 25 years and over in Rutland:

  • High school or higher: 84.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Unemployed: 5.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.2
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rutland, IL (based on La Salle County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic30,42929
Mainline Protestant12,96247
Evangelical Protestant9,47569
Other6899
None60,369-
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: 25
La Salle County:

2.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
La Salle County:

0.36 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 61
La Salle County:

5.44 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 116
This county:

10.35 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.9%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
La Salle County:

27.1%
State:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.3%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

49.1%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

44.2%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Rutland:

29.4
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Rutland:

21.0%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Rutland:

14.4%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Rutland:

34.8%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Rutland:

55.5%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Rutland:

75.4%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Rutland, 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 Government Administration 0$0 8$650
Financial Administration 0$0 1$550
Streets and Highways 0$0 3$500
Totals for Government 0$0 12$1,700

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $69,000 ($270.59)
    Regular Highways: $37,000 ($145.10)
    Financial Administration: $33,000 ($129.41)
    Solid Waste Management: $16,000 ($62.75)
    Police Protection: $15,000 ($58.82)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($3.92)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $21,000 ($82.35)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $17,000 ($66.67)
    Other: $3,000 ($11.76)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $5,000 ($19.61)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($3.92)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($3.92)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $67,000 ($262.75)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $40,000 ($156.86)
    Highways: $8,000 ($31.37)
  • Tax - Property: $17,000 ($66.67)
    Public Utilities Sales: $17,000 ($66.67)
    Other License: $1,000 ($3.92)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $20,000 ($78.43)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $10,000 ($39.22)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $10,000 ($39.22)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $361,000 ($1415.69)

Strongest AM radio stations in Rutland:

  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, 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)
  • WWFS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WVEL (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PEKIN, IL)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMBD (1470 AM; 5 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rutland:

  • WWGN (88.9 FM; OTTAWA, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WALS (102.1 FM; OGLESBY, IL; Owner: LACO RADIO, INC.)
  • WBZG (100.9 FM; PERU, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WSTQ (97.7 FM; STREATOR, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRVY-FM (100.5 FM; HENRY, IL; Owner: WZOE, INC)
  • WYYS (106.1 FM; STREATOR, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WIVQ (103.3 FM; SPRING VALLEY, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WRVP (98.5 FM; EUREKA, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • WAJK (99.3 FM; LA SALLE, IL; Owner: LA SALLE COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WSOG (88.1 FM; SPRING VALLEY, IL; Owner: SPIRIT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WYST (107.7 FM; FAIRBURY, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WSWT (106.9 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WTRX-FM (93.7 FM; PONTIAC, IL; Owner: LIVINGSTON COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WKOT (96.5 FM; MARSEILLES, IL; Owner: LASALLE COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Rutland:

  • WWTO-TV (Channel 35; LASALLE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WYZZ-TV (Channel 43; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: WYZZ LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WAOE (Channel 59; PEORIA, IL; Owner: FOUR SEASONS PEORIA, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 28.1mTotal length
  • 54,845Total average daily traffic
  • 18,986Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Rutland, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21960-1969
  • 51980-1989
  • 41990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Rutland, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Rutland)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • IL-RUTLANCN1, Walnut St And Nw Front St (Lat: 40.987361 Lon: -89.042972), Type: Silo, Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 38.6 m, Call Sign: WRMJ648, Licensee ID: L01704672,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz... (+20 more), Grant Date: 04/20/2021, Expiration Date: 04/20/2031, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KD9ZT, Licensee ID: L00217069, Grant Date: 12/31/2020, Expiration Date: 12/31/2030, Certifier: James D Flynn, Registrant: James D Flynn, 2808 County Road 400 N, Rutland, IL 61358

  • Call Sign: N9TJM, Licensee ID: L00217070, Grant Date: 03/29/2013, Expiration Date: 05/11/2023, Registrant: Kathryn S Flynn, 2808 County Road 400n, Rutland, IL 61358

  • Call Sign: KC9KVX, Licensee ID: L01248569, Grant Date: 02/21/2007, Expiration Date: 02/21/2017, Cancellation Date: 02/22/2019, Certifier: Duane Knepp, Registrant: Duane Knepp, 442 Rt 251 N, Rutland, IL 61358

  • Call Sign: KC9KVY, Licensee ID: L01248570, Grant Date: 02/21/2007, Expiration Date: 02/21/2017, Cancellation Date: 02/22/2019, Certifier: Kathy J Knepp, Registrant: Kathy J Knepp, 442 Rt 251 North, Rutland, IL 61358

  • Call Sign: KD9UAM, Licensee ID: L02510378, Grant Date: 12/17/2021, Expiration Date: 12/17/2031, Certifier: Aaron L Fowler, Registrant: Aaron L Fowler, 305 W Market St, Rutland, IL 61358


Most common first names in Rutland, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1080.0 years
William964.3 years
John776.8 years
James677.5 years
Margaret682.9 years
Joseph579.0 years
Robert564.8 years
Helen471.0 years
Elizabeth363.0 years
Fred377.7 years
Most common last names in Rutland, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Cusac576.8 years
Arndt478.0 years
Vinecore483.2 years
Smith478.2 years
Flynn485.0 years
Weiland374.7 years
Heck376.7 years
Andrews368.0 years
Hillenburg387.4 years
Tuley378.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rutland, IL
  • 88.5%Utility gas
  • 5.7%Electricity
  • 4.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rutland, IL
  • 70.0%Utility gas
  • 20.0%Electricity
  • 10.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Rutland 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.
  • Median age above 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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