White City, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 216 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -2.3%
 
Males: 114  (53.2%)
Females: 102  (46.8%)
Median resident age:

49.5 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62069.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,472 (it was $26,000 in 2000)
White City:

$65,472
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $43,812 (it was $14,826 in 2000)

White City village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $116,908 (it was $47,500 in 2000)
White City:

$116,908
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $115,186; detached houses: $124,890; mobile homes: $79,719
March 2022 cost of living index in White City: 82.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.8%
(7.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in White City, IL (2022)
    • 21295.5%White alone
    • 52.3%Two or more races
    • 20.9%Hispanic

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in White City, Illinois as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in White City is 218 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (27.4%), American (23.7%), English (13.3%), Irish (8.9%), Italian (5.2%), European (3.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/01/1907

Land area: 1.22 square miles.

Population density: 178 people per square mile   (very low).

White City, Illinois map

3 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.3%
Illinois:

14.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
White City village:

1.1% ($518)
Illinois:

1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Florissant, MO (35.7 miles , pop. 50,497).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (40.1 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (220.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Mount Olive, IL (1.4 miles ),
Lake Ka-Ho, IL (1.5 miles ),
Sawyerville, IL (1.5 miles ),
Benld, IL (1.6 miles ),
Eagarville, IL (1.7 miles),
Mount Clare, IL (1.9 miles ),
Staunton, IL (2.1 miles ),
Gillespie, IL (2.2 miles )

Latitude: 39.07 N, Longitude: 89.76 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 217

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $25,000
  • 2020: 4 buildings, average cost: $261,300
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $170,000
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $258,700
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $246,100
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $156,800
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $160,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $77,500
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $70,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $65,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $120,000
Number of permits per 10,000 White City, IL residents
Average permit cost in White City, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in White City, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (16.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.1%)
  • Health care (11.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.6%)
  • Educational services (5.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (31.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (17.2%)
  • Paper (6.9%)
  • Machinery (6.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.9%)
  • Rail transportation (6.9%)
  • Utilities (6.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (18.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (14.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.6%)
  • Educational services (9.3%)
  • Construction (7.0%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (7.0%)
  • Social assistance (7.0%)
Most common occupations in White City, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.6%)
  • Child care workers (5.6%)
  • Cashiers (5.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.3%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (10.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.9%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (6.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (18.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (9.3%)
  • Child care workers (9.3%)
  • Cashiers (9.3%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (9.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7.0%)

Average climate in White City, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

White City, Illinois average temperatures White City, Illinois average precipitation White City, Illinois humidity White City, Illinois wind speed White City, Illinois snowfall White City, Illinois sunshine White City, Illinois clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 61.5. This is about average.

City:

61.5
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 2.10. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.10
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.617. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.617
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.9
U.S.:

33.3
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0135. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 22.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0135
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

White City-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 84% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1981, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.1 miles away from the White City village center injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 1/24/1967, a category F4 tornado 25.9 miles away from the village center killed 3 people and injured 216 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

White City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 262% 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 110.0 miles away from White City center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 110.0 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 102.6 miles away from White 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 131.0 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 132.4 miles away from White 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 111.3 miles away from White 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 Macoupin County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
White City topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near White City:

  • HERITAGE HEALTH-GILLESPIE (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; GILLESPIE, IL)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH-STAUNTON (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; STAUNTON, IL)
  • COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 5 miles away; STAUNTON, IL)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH-LITCHFIELD (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; LITCHFIELD, IL)
  • LITCHFIELD CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; LITCHFIELD, IL)
  • LITCHFIELD HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; LITCHFIELD, IL)
  • ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; LITCHFIELD, IL)

Amtrak station near White City:

  • 16 miles: CARLINVILLE (128 ALTON ST.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to White City:

  • Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (about 24 miles; Edwardsville, IL; Full-time enrollment: 11,933)
  • Lewis and Clark Community College (about 25 miles; Godfrey, IL; FT enrollment: 4,189)
  • McKendree University (about 33 miles; Lebanon, IL; FT enrollment: 2,564)
  • University of Missouri-St Louis (about 39 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 10,322)
  • Saint Louis Community College (about 39 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 18,019)
  • Ranken Technical College (about 40 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 2,134)
  • Saint Louis University (about 40 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 11,606)

Points of interest:

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Macoupin 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:

2.5 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

69.1%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

13.8%
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: 1.1% of all households

For population 15 years and over in White City:

Marital status in White City, IL
  • Never married: 25.9%
  • Now married: 52.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.4%
  • Divorced: 16.9%

For population 25 years and over in White City:

  • High school or higher: 95.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 5.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.6
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for White City, IL (based on Macoupin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant10,93862
Catholic7,7079
Mainline Protestant6,82539
Other901
Orthodox401
None22,165-
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: 15
Here:

3.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 27
Macoupin County:

5.61 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 30
Macoupin County:

6.23 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

9.3%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.1%
State:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.4%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
White City:

49.3%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

43.4%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.8
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.6%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
White City:

7.3%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
White City:

29.1%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Here:

58.3%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

76.1%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of White City, 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
Electric Power 0$0 2$4,360
Sewerage 0$0 1$1,200
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$2,624
Totals for Government 0$0 12$8,184

White City government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $102,000 ($472.22)
    Central Staff Services: $48,000 ($222.22)
    Sewerage: $9,000 ($41.67)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($4.63)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($4.63)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $9,000 ($41.67)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $22,000 ($101.85)

White City government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $30,000 ($138.89)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($9.26)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $95,000 ($439.81)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $38,000 ($175.93)
    Highways: $6,000 ($27.78)
  • Tax - Property: $4,000 ($18.52)
    Public Utilities Sales: $3,000 ($13.89)

White City government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $200,000 ($925.93)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $194,000 ($898.15)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,000 ($27.78)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $123,000 ($569.44)

Strongest AM radio stations in White City:

  • 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.)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • 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.)
  • WSMI (1540 AM; 1 kW; LITCHFIELD, IL; Owner: TALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KFNS (590 AM; 1 kW; WOOD RIVER, IL; Owner: MISSOURI SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • 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)
  • WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KATZ (1600 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIRL (1460 AM; 5 kW; ST. CHARLES, MO; Owner: BRONCO BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in White City:

  • WAOX (105.3 FM; STAUNTON, IL; Owner: TALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSIE (88.7 FM; EDWARDSVILLE, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, S. ILLINOIS UNIV.)
  • WSMI-FM (106.1 FM; LITCHFIELD, IL; Owner: TALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WIBI (91.1 FM; CARLINVILLE, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WOLG (95.9 FM; CARLINVILLE, IL; Owner: COVENANT NETWORK)
  • WXAJ (99.7 FM; HILLSBORO, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSIV-FM (91.5 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • 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)
  • KATZ-FM (100.3 FM; ALTON, IL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WVRV (101.1 FM; EAST ST. LOUIS, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WLCA (89.9 FM; GODFREY, IL; Owner: LEWIS & CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WTSG (90.1 FM; CARLINVILLE, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WMLL (104.1 FM; JERSEYVILLE, IL; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around White City:

  • KSDK (Channel 5; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: MULTIMEDIA KSDK, INC.)
  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WPXS (Channel 13; MT. VERNON, IL; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
  • WRSP-TV (Channel 55; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SPRINGFIELD BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WICS (Channel 20; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: WICS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KMOV (Channel 4; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KMOV-TV, INC.)
  • KDNL-TV (Channel 30; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KDNL LICENSEE, LLC)
  • K40FF (Channel 40; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)

White City fatal accident list:

Oct 23, 2021 00:23 AM, Sr-138, Lat: 39.072733, Lon: -89.767228, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 14, 2006 08:36 PM, I-55, Lat: 39.078400, Lon: -89.755800, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Apr 29, 1994 10:32 PM, 138, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Mar 23, 1990 04:50 PM, 138, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 92ft / 28.3mTotal length
  • 90,650Total average daily traffic
  • 27,285Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in White City, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 81970-1979
  • 11990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for White City, IL
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$53,2203$108,327
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$01$74,590
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 9570.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$35,210
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 9570.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in White City, IL
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in White City, IL - Value
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in White City, IL
  • 67.0%Utility gas
  • 30.0%Electricity
  • 3.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in White City, IL
  • 100.0%Electricity


White City compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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