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Winchester, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 1,521 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -7.8%
 
Males: 693  (45.6%)
Females: 828  (54.4%)
Median resident age:

40.1 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62694.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $50,531 (it was $30,938 in 2000)
Winchester:

$50,531
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,071 (it was $17,354 in 2000)

Winchester city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $98,914 (it was $58,000 in 2000)
Winchester:

$98,914
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $162,387; detached houses: $168,769; townhouses or other attached units: $197,092; mobile homes: $84,993

Median gross rent in 2022: $570.

March 2022 cost of living index in Winchester: 83.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 20.5%

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  • Races in Winchester, IL (2022)
    • 1,42894.0%White alone
    • 664.3%Two or more races
    • 140.9%Hispanic

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Winchester, Illinois as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Winchester is 1,629 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.



Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 2 (2 officers - 2 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.26
Illinois average:

2.78
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Ancestries: German (25.1%), Irish (17.7%), American (17.0%), English (15.2%), Italian (10.6%), Polish (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/16/1876

Elevation: 546 feet

Land area: 1.06 square miles.

Population density: 1,430 people per square mile   (low).

Winchester, Illinois map

5 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.3%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,954 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,181 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, IL (44.2 miles , pop. 111,454).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (70.3 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (211.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Alsey, IL (2.2 miles ),
Glasgow, IL (2.4 miles),
Exeter, IL (2.6 miles),
Lynnville, IL (2.6 miles),
Florence, IL (2.9 miles),
Manchester, IL (3.0 miles ),
Bluffs, IL (3.0 miles ),
Chapin, IL (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 39.63 N, Longitude: 90.46 W

Area code: 217

Distribution of median household income in Winchester, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Winchester, IL in 2022

Winchester satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.7%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Winchester, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (9.5%)
  • Educational services (9.2%)
  • Health care (9.0%)
  • Construction (7.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.8%)
  • Printing & related support activities (5.0%)
  • Truck transportation (4.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.7%)
  • Public administration (12.9%)
  • Truck transportation (9.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.7%)
  • Educational services (4.1%)
  • Computer & electronic products (3.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.5%)
  • Educational services (14.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.1%)
  • Printing & related support activities (9.0%)
  • Social assistance (6.5%)
  • Public administration (6.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Winchester, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.0%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.2%)
  • Child care workers (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (12.9%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.5%)
  • Child care workers (5.9%)
  • Registered nurses (5.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.1%)

Average climate in Winchester, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Winchester-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 61% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/14/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 41.1 miles away from the Winchester city center killed 2 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/1/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 23.6 miles away from the city center injured 15 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Winchester-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 258% 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 160.3 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 160.3 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 148.7 miles away from Winchester 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 177.5 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 183.6 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 161.3 miles away from Winchester 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 Scott County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Floods: 10, Tornadoes: 3, Snows: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Winchester topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Winchester:

  • SCOTT COUNTY NURSING CENTER (RURAL ROUTE 2)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Winchester:

  • EISENHOWER TERRACE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • A R C OF JACKSONVILLE, LTD, THE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • WHITE HALL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 13 miles away; WHITE HALL, IL)
  • PASSAVANT AREA HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 14 miles away; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • PRAIRIE COUNTIES HOSPICE (Hospital, about 14 miles away; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • JACKSONVILLE SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • MODERN CARE CONVALESCENT AND NURSING (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; JACKSONVILLE, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Winchester:

  • University of Illinois at Springfield (about 46 miles; Springfield, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,748)
  • Lincoln Land Community College (about 46 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 5,460)
  • Lewis and Clark Community College (about 49 miles; Godfrey, IL; FT enrollment: 4,189)
  • Lindenwood University (about 59 miles; Saint Charles, MO; FT enrollment: 11,117)
  • Western Illinois University (about 60 miles; Macomb, IL; FT enrollment: 10,755)
  • St Charles Community College (about 61 miles; Cottleville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,302)
  • Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (about 63 miles; Edwardsville, IL; FT enrollment: 11,933)

Public high school in Winchester:

Public elementary/middle school in Winchester:

See full list of schools located in Winchester

Library in Winchester:

  • WINCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $28,461; Location: 215 NORTH MAIN STREET; 15,797 books; 218 audio materials; 253 video materials; 17 state licensed databases; 46 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Winchester: Winchester Emergency Medical Services (A), Winchester Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Winchester include: Christ Lutheran Church (A), First Baptist Church (B), First Christian Church (C), Saint Marks Catholic Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Winchester: Winchester Historic District (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: George O'Donnell - Baseball player.

Scott County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Winchester and their reported violations in the past:

ALSEY-GLASGOW WATER COMMISSION (Population served: 475, Purch groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2010, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-13-2010), St Compliance achieved (JUN-28-2011)
  • Water Quality Parameter M/R - Between JUL-2006 and DEC-2006, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-12-2007), St Compliance achieved (JAN-26-2007)
ILLINOIS RIVERDOCK RESTAURANT (Population served: 100, Purch groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

60.6%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.5%
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: 0.1% of all households

Banks with branches in Winchester (2011 data):

  • The First National Bank of Beardstown: First National Bank Of Winchester Br at 1 N Side Sq, branch established on 1867/11/12. Info updated 2009/07/06: Bank assets: $104.2 mil, Deposits: $93.0 mil, headquarters in Beardstown, IL, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Mascouten Bancorp, Inc.
  • Farmers State Bank: Winchester Branch at 25 East Cherry, branch established on 1995/01/19. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $235.9 mil, Deposits: $200.8 mil, headquarters in Pittsfield, IL, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Pike Bancorp, Inc.
  • United Community Bank: Winchester Branch at 21 East Market, branch established on 1886/01/06. 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 Winchester:

Marital status in Winchester, IL
  • Never married: 25.3%
  • Now married: 50.1%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 7.5%
  • Divorced: 14.4%

For population 25 years and over in Winchester:

  • High school or higher: 93.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.3%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.6
Illinois average:

12.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Winchester, IL (based on Scott County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,78611
Mainline Protestant1,44810
Catholic1411
Other2-
None1,978-
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: 1
Scott County:

1.92 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Scott County:

7.67 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 3
Scott County:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Scott County:

9.4%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Scott County:

27.1%
Illinois:

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

9.1%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Winchester:

50.8%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

48.4%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.4
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

27.2%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

14.0%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Winchester:

7.1
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Winchester:

37.4%
State:

33.4%

General health condition:
This city:

54.1%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

77.2%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Winchester, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 5$19,197$46,0730$0
Police Protection - Officers 4$14,277$42,8313$2,454
Other and Unallocable 2$5,491$32,9460$0
Water Supply 1$4,191$50,2921$1,174
Local Libraries 0$0 4$6,239
Totals for Government 12$43,157$43,1578$9,867

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

  • Construction - Sewerage: $144,000 ($94.67)
    Water Utilities: $111,000 ($72.98)
  • Current Operations - Gas Utilities: $551,000 ($362.26)
    Water Utilities: $335,000 ($220.25)
    Regular Highways: $227,000 ($149.24)
    Police Protection: $196,000 ($128.86)
    Central Staff Services: $182,000 ($119.66)
    Libraries: $78,000 ($51.28)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $59,000 ($38.79)
    Parks and Recreation: $53,000 ($34.85)
    Local Fire Protection: $24,000 ($15.78)
    General - Other: $3,000 ($1.97)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $127,000 ($83.50)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $2,000 ($1.31)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($0.66)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $579,000 ($380.67)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $259,000 ($170.28)
    Other: $50,000 ($32.87)
    Parks and Recreation: $35,000 ($23.01)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $4,000 ($2.63)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $8,000 ($5.26)
    Fines and Forfeits: $6,000 ($3.94)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($1.97)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $468,000 ($307.69)
    Gas Utilities: $378,000 ($248.52)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $423,000 ($278.11)
    Highways: $41,000 ($26.96)
    Other: $34,000 ($22.35)
    Public Welfare: $3,000 ($1.97)
  • Tax - Property: $226,000 ($148.59)
    Public Utilities Sales: $56,000 ($36.82)
    Other License: $5,000 ($3.29)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,185,000 ($2094.02)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,985,000 ($1962.52)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $340,000 ($223.54)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $140,000 ($92.04)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,376,000 ($904.67)

Businesses in Winchester, IL

  • Chevrolet: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Winchester:

  • 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.)
  • WLDS (1180 AM; daytime; 1 kW; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • WJIL (1550 AM; 1 kW; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Winchester:

  • WIPA (89.3 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF IL AT SPRINGFIELD)
  • WEAI (107.1 FM; LYNNVILLE, IL; Owner: JERDON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • 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)
  • WJVO (105.5 FM; SOUTH JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: MORGAN COUNTY B/CASTING CO., INC.)
  • KGRC (92.9 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WBBA-FM (97.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: BROWN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WYMG (100.5 FM; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WVIL (101.3 FM; VIRGINIA, IL; Owner: MARK J. LANGSTON)
  • W201BL (88.1 FM; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Winchester:

  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)

Winchester fatal accident list:

Mar 12, 2020 07:54 PM, Sr-106, Lat: 39.629894, Lon: -90.466267, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 25Number of bridges
  • 240ft / 72.8mTotal length
  • $281,000Total costs
  • 42,075Total average daily traffic
  • 10,738Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Winchester, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 81970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Winchester, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

37 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Winchester)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 1 3/4 Mi Sw Of Rt 36 & Hillview Blacktop Rr 1 Box 297 (Lat: 39.516722 Lon: -90.550139), Call Sign: KNHC438,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.930 MHz, Grant Date: 04/28/1998, Expiration Date: 07/29/2003, Cancellation Date: 09/28/2003, Registrant: Merle R Brown, Rr 1 Box 297, Winchester, IL 62694, Phone: (217) 742-5598

  • 307 E Jefferson St (Lat: 39.623667 Lon: -90.459000), Call Sign: KWR530, Licensee ID: L00015249,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.490 MHz, Grant Date: 03/18/2014, Expiration Date: 05/30/2024, Registrant: Frost, Robert E Dba Big Swan Farms Inc, 307 E Jefferson St, Winchester, IL 62694, Phone: (217) 742-3237, Email:

  • Lat: 39.630167 Lon: -90.462833, Call Sign: WRYB905,
    Assigned Frequencies: 458.050 MHz, Grant Date: 07/21/2023, Expiration Date: 07/21/2033, Certifier: Meghan Vandevelde, Registrant: Lone Peak Licensing, LLC, Draper, UT 84020, Phone: (801) 938-9346, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KB9LYR, Grant Date: 11/10/1995, Expiration Date: 11/10/2005, Cancellation Date: 11/14/2007, Registrant: Kenneth C Roundcount, 170 South Hill, Winchester, IL 62694

  • Call Sign: W9OAF, Grant Date: 03/20/1996, Expiration Date: 03/20/2006, Cancellation Date: 03/21/2008, Registrant: Ronald F Robinson, 245 Pearl, Winchester, IL 62694

  • Call Sign: WA9RTA, Licensee ID: L00259145, Grant Date: 01/05/2006, Expiration Date: 03/28/2016, Cancellation Date: 03/29/2018, Certifier: Roland L Wallis, Registrant: Roland L Wallis, 1438 Wallis Rd, Winchester, IL 62694

  • Call Sign: WD9GBV, Licensee ID: L00839655, Grant Date: 03/13/2014, Expiration Date: 05/31/2024, Registrant: Reta L Killebrew, R 1 Box 105, Winchester, IL 62694

  • Call Sign: KC9MLJ, Licensee ID: L01341692, Grant Date: 11/14/2007, Expiration Date: 11/14/2017, Cancellation Date: 12/27/2007, Certifier: Greggory K Lewis, Registrant: Greggory K Lewis, 234 N Commercial St, Winchester, IL 62694


FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 177 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3241T, N3241T, N-3241T, Serial Number: 17700541, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 01/08/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 11/02/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Daniel J Maggart, 841 Blackburn Rd, Winchester, IL 62694
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-30 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 139 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-320 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7980Y, N7980Y, N-7980Y, Serial Number: 30-1080, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 04/27/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 11/15/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Michael A Cherry, 221 Hillview Rd, Winchester, IL 62694
  • Aircraft: VARGA AIRCRAFT CORP. 2150A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 60 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8349J, N8349J, N-8349J, Serial Number: VAC-149-79, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 11/02/1979, Certificate Issue Date: 03/03/1981
    Registrant (Individual): Michael A Cherry, 221 Hillview Rd, Winchester, IL 62694
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182R (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 9863H, N9863H, N-9863H, Serial Number: 18268079, Certificate Issue Date: 08/16/2005
    Registrant (Co-Owned): R Edward Frost, 307 E Jefferson St, Winchester, IL 62694, Other Owners: Charles R Frost
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 04/23/1951, Exported to: Canada
  • Aircraft: ALLEN RICHARD AIR COMMAND TANDEM (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 4183U, N4183U, N-4183U, Serial Number: RA1, Certificate Issue Date: 12/07/1995
    Registrant (Individual): Richard L Allen, Rr 2 Box 142, Winchester, IL 62694
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 06/12/1991

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

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 10. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 21 took place in 2009, and the least - 0 in 2003. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Winchester, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (41.7%), and Outside Fires (32.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Winchester, IL
    • 7041.7%Structure Fires
    • 5432.1%Outside Fires
    • 3822.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 63.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Winchester, IL
Most common first names in Winchester, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary4881.6 years
William4678.3 years
James3774.4 years
John3375.5 years
Helen2579.4 years
Robert2170.8 years
George1980.3 years
Ralph1871.9 years
Charles1780.5 years
Frances1779.8 years
Most common last names in Winchester, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith3176.2 years
Evans3077.4 years
Coultas2381.8 years
Brown1880.7 years
Moore1779.3 years
Hoots1681.5 years
Gregory1581.7 years
Taylor1480.1 years
Summers1279.2 years
Hart1273.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Winchester, IL
  • 78.9%Utility gas
  • 18.6%Electricity
  • 1.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.7%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Winchester, IL
  • 56.1%Utility gas
  • 35.1%Electricity
  • 8.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Winchester compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are 4 pilots and 4 other airmen in this city.
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