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Population in 2022: 777 (91% urban, 9% rural).
Population change since 2000: -21.6%
 
Males: 407  (52.5%)
Females: 370  (47.5%)
Median resident age:

34.3 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62094.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,129 (it was $25,329 in 2000)
Witt:

$52,129
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,405 (it was $14,817 in 2000)

Witt city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $48,931 (it was $35,100 in 2000)
Witt:

$48,931
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $65,013; detached houses: $62,736; mobile homes: $98,506

Median gross rent in 2022: $504.

March 2022 cost of living index in Witt: 71.1 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 23.1%
(22.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 69.2% for Black residents, 57.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Witt, IL (2022)
    • 87594.9%White alone
    • 121.3%Black alone
    • 101.1%Two or more races
    • 91.0%Hispanic

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Witt, Illinois as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Witt is 129 to 1.


Crime rates in Witt by year

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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)
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)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
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)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(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)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		5
(553.7)		6
(662.3)		1
(111.6)		3
(341.3)		2
(226.5)		6
(691.2)		4
(461.9)		0
(0.0)		1
(117.4)		1
(118.1)		2
(238.9)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		3
(332.2)		0
(0.0)		2
(223.2)		9
(1,024)		3
(339.8)		4
(460.8)		0
(0.0)		4
(468.4)		6
(704.2)		1
(118.1)		1
(119.5)
Auto thefts
(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)
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)
City-Data.com crime index52.046.416.764.829.466.832.318.736.413.021.5

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.04
Illinois average:

2.91
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Ancestries: German (37.4%), American (31.0%), English (6.6%), Irish (5.8%), Italian (4.9%), Canadian (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 09/24/1898

Elevation: 666 feet

Land area: 1.39 square miles.

Population density: 557 people per square mile   (low).

Witt, Illinois map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,240 (2.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $550 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, IL (39.9 miles , pop. 111,454).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (64.7 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (199.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Coalton, IL (1.8 miles ),
Irving, IL (2.1 miles ),
Nokomis, IL (2.2 miles ),
Wenonah, IL (2.4 miles),
Schram City, IL (2.9 miles ),
Hillsboro, IL (3.1 miles ),
Ohlman, IL (3.1 miles),
Fillmore, IL (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 39.25 N, Longitude: 89.35 W

Area code: 217

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

5.1%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +5 (+0.5%).
Most common industries in Witt, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (12.5%)
  • Health care (10.7%)
  • Educational services (9.7%)
  • Truck transportation (7.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.2%)
  • Construction (5.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (13.5%)
  • Truck transportation (13.0%)
  • Construction (9.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.3%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (4.8%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.1%)
  • Educational services (17.0%)
  • Public administration (11.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Witt, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (10.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.3%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.6%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (3.6%)

Average climate in Witt, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

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

On 1/3/1950, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.0 miles away from the Witt city center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/1/1999, a category F3 tornado 15.5 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 4 people.

Earthquake activity:

Witt-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 232% 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 96.5 miles away from Witt center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 96.5 miles away from Witt 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 84.3 miles away from Witt center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 122.0 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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 97.3 miles away from Witt center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 81.7 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 Montgomery County (5) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 1

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Witt:

  • MONTGOMERY TERRACE (Hospital, about 5 miles away; NOKOMIS, IL)
  • NOKOMIS REHAB AND HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; NOKOMIS, IL)
  • HILLSBORO REHAB AND HCC (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; HILLSBORO, IL)
  • HILLSBORO AREA HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 10 miles away; HILLSBORO, IL)

Airports located in Witt:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Witt:

  • Lincoln Land Community College (about 36 miles; Springfield, IL; Full-time enrollment: 5,460)
  • University of Illinois at Springfield (about 36 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 3,748)
  • Millikin University (about 46 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,419)
  • Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (about 48 miles; Edwardsville, IL; FT enrollment: 11,933)
  • Kaskaskia College (about 49 miles; Centralia, IL; FT enrollment: 3,867)
  • Richland Community College (about 50 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,434)
  • Lewis and Clark Community College (about 50 miles; Godfrey, IL; FT enrollment: 4,189)

Library in Witt:

  • WITT TOWNSHIP MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $18,190; Location: 18 NORTH SECOND STREET; 11,470 books; 58 audio materials; 809 video materials; 4 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Witt: Witt Memorial Public Library (A), Witt Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Witt: Christian Church of Witt (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Glen Hobbie - Baseball player.

Montgomery 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 city:

2.2 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

57.4%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.3%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households

Banks with branches in Witt (2011 data):

  • Security National Bank: at 1 West Broadway, branch established on 1932/11/17. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $67.9 mil, Deposits: $58.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Lbt Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Witt:

Marital status in Witt, IL
  • Never married: 37.6%
  • Now married: 43.0%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 4.8%
  • Divorced: 13.7%

For population 25 years and over in Witt:

  • High school or higher: 82.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
  • Unemployed: 7.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.1 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

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Witt, IL (based on Montgomery County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,42441
Mainline Protestant4,11731
Catholic2,0505
Other3541
None16,159-
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:

2.01 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.34 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Montgomery County:

0.67 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 24
Montgomery County:

8.05 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 29
Here:

9.73 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.2%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.9%
State:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Montgomery County:

13.7%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Witt:

44.6%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Witt:

39.2%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.0
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

30.4%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Witt:

17.1%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.0
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

36.2%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
This city:

47.3%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Witt:

74.4%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Witt, 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 1$3,897$46,7641$1,488
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 2$3,459
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$814
Financial Administration 0$0 1$83
Firefighters 0$0 17$240
Totals for Government 1$3,897$46,76426$6,083

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $188,000 ($241.96)
    Financial Administration: $160,000 ($205.92)
    Regular Highways: $153,000 ($196.91)
    Sewerage: $63,000 ($81.08)
    Local Fire Protection: $44,000 ($56.63)
    Police Protection: $32,000 ($41.18)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($2.57)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $24,000 ($30.89)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $178,000 ($229.09)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $63,000 ($81.08)
    Other: $4,000 ($5.15)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $27,000 ($34.75)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $39,000 ($50.19)
    Fines and Forfeits: $3,000 ($3.86)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.29)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $189,000 ($243.24)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $131,000 ($168.60)
    Other: $52,000 ($66.92)
    Highways: $23,000 ($29.60)
  • Tax - Property: $48,000 ($61.78)
    Public Utilities Sales: $41,000 ($52.77)
    Other License: $6,000 ($7.72)
    Other Selective Sales: $3,000 ($3.86)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $30,000 ($38.61)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $26,000 ($33.46)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,000 ($5.15)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $157,000 ($202.06)

Strongest AM radio stations in Witt:

  • 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.)
  • WSMI (1540 AM; 1 kW; LITCHFIELD, IL; Owner: TALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • 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.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WIHM (1410 AM; 1 kW; TAYLORVILLE, IL; Owner: COVENANT NETWORK)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Witt:

  • WXAJ (99.7 FM; HILLSBORO, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSMI-FM (106.1 FM; LITCHFIELD, IL; Owner: TALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTRH (93.3 FM; RAMSEY, IL; Owner: COUNTRYSIDE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJLY (88.3 FM; RAMSEY, IL; Owner: COUNTRYSIDE BROADCASTING)
  • WTIM-FM (97.3 FM; TAYLORVILLE, IL; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WMKR (94.3 FM; PANA, IL; Owner: MILLER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WRAN (98.3 FM; TOWER HILL, IL; Owner: KASKASKIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WIBI (91.1 FM; CARLINVILLE, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WQLZ (92.7 FM; TAYLORVILLE, IL; Owner: LONG NINE, INC.)
  • WDZQ (95.1 FM; DECATUR, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • W242AE (96.3 FM; TAYLORVILLE, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WSCT (90.5 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE)
  • W205BC (88.9 FM; TAYLORVILLE, IL; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Witt:

  • WRSP-TV (Channel 55; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SPRINGFIELD BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WICS (Channel 20; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: WICS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)

Witt fatal accident list:

Feb 20, 2010 03:35 AM, Main, Lat: 39.250164, Lon: -89.354403, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Dec 5, 2002 10:55 PM, Sr-16, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Feb 1, 1991 01:15 PM, 16, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 29, 1985 00:45 AM, 16, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 72ft / 22.1mTotal length
  • 2,900Total average daily traffic
  • 361Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,623Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 30 W Broadway (Lat: 39.252833 Lon: -89.348694), Call Sign: KXZ562, Licensee ID: L00026749,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.995 MHz, Grant Date: 03/25/2005, Expiration Date: 03/28/2015, Cancellation Date: 05/30/2015, Registrant: City Of Witt, County Courthouse 120 N Main, Hillsboro, IL 62049, Phone: (217) 532-9560

  • On Blacktop 6 Mi Se (Lat: 39.216167 Lon: -89.299806), Call Sign: WZX634, Licensee ID: L00016174,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.155 MHz, Grant Date: 05/22/2004, Expiration Date: 08/09/2014, Cancellation Date: 10/11/2014, Registrant: D & L Houck Industries Inc, Irving, IL 62051, Phone: (217) 533-4485, Email:

  • Witt Ps, E Of Cr 16 & E Illinois Jct. (Lat: 39.262000 Lon: -89.325000), Type: Bant, Structure height: 13 m, Overall height: 15 m, Call Sign: WQOF443,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.212 MHz, Grant Date: 09/08/2011, Expiration Date: 09/08/2021, Cancellation Date: 11/13/2021, Certifier: George L Blankenship, Registrant: National License, 12591 Brompton Road, Carmel, IN 46033, Phone: (317) 564-8018, Fax: (317) 564-8335, Email:

  • WATER OFFICE, West Broadway St (Lat: 39.254111 Lon: -89.353583), Type: Bant, Structure height: 3.1 m, Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WQVJ571,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.837 MHz, Grant Date: 03/03/2015, Expiration Date: 03/03/2025, Certifier: Lenny G Homa, Registrant: Atlas License Company & Data Services, 7002 Graham Rd Suite 219, Indianapolis, IN 46220, Phone: (317) 813-4865, Fax: (317) 813-4870, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • Witt Route 16 Grain, Lat: 39.257306 Lon: -89.344750, Type: Silo, Structure height: 46 m, Overall height: 48 m, Call Sign: WQKS822,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 08/07/2019, Expiration Date: 10/17/2020, Cancellation Date: 12/19/2020, Certifier: Joseph H Royer, Registrant: Royell Communications, Inc., 126 N. Hobson St., Virden, IL 62690, Phone: (217) 965-3699, Fax: (217) 965-3951, Email:

  • WTTF365A0, Lat: 39.257611 Lon: -89.344972, Type: Building, Structure height: 25 m, Call Sign: WQLX341,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/18/2010, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Certifier: Bret Westwood, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone: (815) 544-1168, Fax: (815) 380-6512, Email:

  • WTTF365A90, Lat: 39.257611 Lon: -89.344972, Type: Building, Structure height: 25 m, Call Sign: WQLX341,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/18/2010, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Certifier: Bret Westwood, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone: (815) 544-1168, Fax: (815) 380-6512, Email:

  • WTTF365A180, Lat: 39.257611 Lon: -89.344972, Type: Building, Structure height: 25 m, Call Sign: WQLX341,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/18/2010, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Certifier: Bret Westwood, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone: (815) 544-1168, Fax: (815) 380-6512, Email:

  • WTTF365A270, Lat: 39.257611 Lon: -89.344972, Type: Building, Structure height: 25 m, Call Sign: WQLX341,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/18/2010, Expiration Date: 02/14/2021, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2021, Certifier: Bret Westwood, Registrant: Rise Broadband, 61 Inverness Drive East Suite 250, Englewood, CO 80112, Phone: (815) 544-1168, Fax: (815) 380-6512, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Witt)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: GATES LEAR JET 24E (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 8, Weight: 12,500 - 19,999 Pounds, Speed: 182 mph), Engine: GE CJ610-5&6 (2780 Pounds of Thrust) (Turbo-jet)
    N-Number: 24FW, N24FW, N-24FW, Serial Number: 329, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 04/27/1998, Certificate Issue Date: 10/29/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Mark Hoehn, Po Box 497, Witt, IL 62094
  • Aircraft: BELL 47G-3B-1 (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: LYCOMING TV0-435 SER (280 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8541F, N8541F, N-8541F, Serial Number: 6532, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 05/19/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 09/20/2001
    Registrant (Individual): Mark D Hoehn, Po Box 497, Witt, IL 62094
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/21/2018

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 9. The highest number of reported fires - 18 took place in 2009, and the least - 1 in 2013. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Witt, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (55.6%), and Outside Fires (30.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Witt, IL
    • 7455.6%Structure Fires
    • 4130.8%Outside Fires
    • 107.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 86.0%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Witt, IL
Most common first names in Witt, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John3578.7 years
Mary1581.8 years
Helen1385.2 years
Anna1284.3 years
George1169.8 years
William1183.2 years
Charles1174.9 years
Thomas871.1 years
Harold871.9 years
Margaret881.1 years
Most common last names in Witt, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Miller1178.8 years
Eddington979.5 years
Lowe876.6 years
Buchko781.9 years
Wittnam681.5 years
Deluka581.4 years
Chervinko577.8 years
Jones574.6 years
Martin582.8 years
Bourke559.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Witt, IL
  • 79.5%Utility gas
  • 10.1%Electricity
  • 8.1%Wood
  • 1.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.2%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Witt, IL
  • 65.4%Utility gas
  • 31.8%Electricity
  • 2.8%No fuel used


Witt compared to Illinois 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.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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