Basco, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 78 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -27.1%
 
Males: 58  (74.7%)
Females: 20  (25.3%)
Median resident age:

50.8 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 62313

Estimated median household income in 2022: $42,788 (it was $29,306 in 2000)
Basco:

$42,788
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,912 (it was $16,746 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $35,357 (it was $41,800 in 2000)
Basco:

$35,357
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $58,824; detached houses: $59,345
March 2022 cost of living index in Basco: 81.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.1%
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  • Races in Basco, IL (2022)
    • 7286.7%White alone
    • 56.0%Hispanic
    • 33.6%Two or more races
    • 11.2%Black alone



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Basco, Illinois as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Basco is 84 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (56.8%), German (20.5%), English (13.6%), French (4.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/02/1886

Elevation: 640 feet

Land area: 0.23 square miles.

Population density: 344 people per square mile   (very low).

Basco, Illinois map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $744 (2.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $762 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Peoria, IL (87.8 miles , pop. 112,936).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (128.2 miles , pop. 348,189).

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

Nearest cities:

Bentley, IL (2.2 miles),
West Point, IL (2.3 miles),
Elvaston, IL (2.3 miles),
Carthage, IL (2.6 miles ),
Hamilton, IL (3.0 miles ),
Bowen, IL (3.1 miles ),
Ferris, IL (3.1 miles),
Keokuk, IA (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 40.33 N, Longitude: 91.20 W

Area code: 217

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

Basco satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.8%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +3 (+2.9%).
Most common industries in Basco, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (15.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (11.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.1%)
  • Educational services (9.7%)
  • Public administration (8.3%)
  • Construction (6.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (14.0%)
  • Public administration (14.0%)
  • Construction (11.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (11.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.3%)
  • Educational services (9.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (20.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (20.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (17.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (17.2%)
  • Educational services (10.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.9%)
  • Health care (6.9%)
Most common occupations in Basco, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (16.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (11.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Other transportation occupations (7.0%)
  • Top executives (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (13.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (13.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.3%)
  • Cashiers (10.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (10.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.9%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.9%)

Average climate in Basco, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2000 was 12.1. This is significantly better than average.

City:

12.1
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2000 was 0.840. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.840
U.S.:

1.515

Tornado activity:

Basco-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Illinois state average. It is 43% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/13/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.8 miles away from the Basco village center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/8/1999, a category F3 tornado 9.4 miles away from the village center caused $15 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Basco-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 205% 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 219.5 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 219.5 miles away from Basco 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 205.1 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 236.4 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 244.6 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 220.2 miles away from Basco 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 Hancock County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 3

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

Hospitals and medical centers near Basco:

  • HANCOCK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTME (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; CARTHAGE, IL)
  • SHERRICK HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; CARTHAGE, IL)
  • CARTHAGE TERRACE (Hospital, about 8 miles away; CARTHAGE, IL)
  • MONTEBELLO HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; HAMILTON, IL)
  • SOUTHEASTERN RENAL DIALYSIS, L.C. - LEE COUNTY (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; KEOKUK, IA)
  • KEOKUK AREA HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; KEOKUK, IA)
  • KEOKUK AREA HOSPITAL HOME HEAL (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; KEOKUK, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Basco:

  • Western Illinois University (about 29 miles; Macomb, IL; Full-time enrollment: 10,755)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 34 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Truman State University (about 74 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 80 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Bradley University (about 88 miles; Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,152)
  • Augustana College (about 88 miles; Rock Island, IL; FT enrollment: 2,555)
  • Black Hawk College (about 89 miles; Moline, IL; FT enrollment: 5,086)

Public elementary/middle school in Basco:

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Points of interest:

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Hancock 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:

2.0 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

56.2%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

8.3%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Basco:

Marital status in Basco, IL
  • Never married: 34.0%
  • Now married: 27.0%
  • Separated: 8.2%
  • Widowed: 18.3%
  • Divorced: 12.5%

For population 25 years and over in Basco:

  • High school or higher: 98.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.4
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Basco, IL (based on Hancock County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,95328
Evangelical Protestant2,68829
Catholic1,5215
Other9734
None8,969-
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
Hancock County:

3.18 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

0.53 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
This county:

7.96 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

5.31 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.3%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Hancock County:

26.2%
State:

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

13.6%
Illinois:

14.5%
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 9$264
Totals for Government 0$0 9$264

Strongest AM radio stations in Basco:

  • WCAZ (990 AM; 1 kW; CARTHAGE, IL; Owner: RALLA BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KOKX (1310 AM; 1 kW; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WGEM (1440 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • 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.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Basco:

  • WQKQ (92.1 FM; CARTHAGE, IL; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WCEZ (93.9 FM; CARTHAGE, IL; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)
  • KRNQ (96.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: DAVID M. LISTER)
  • WIUW (89.5 FM; WARSAW, IL; Owner: WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • KOKX-FM (95.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KRRY (100.9 FM; CANTON, MO; Owner: BICK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KMDY (90.9 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • KGRC (92.9 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WCOY (99.5 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WGEM-FM (105.1 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY NEWSPAPERS, INC.)
  • KBKB-FM (101.7 FM; FORT MADISON, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WQUB (90.3 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY UNIVERSITY CORPORATION)
  • KRXL (94.5 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX, INC.)
  • WGCA-FM (88.5 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: GREAT COMMISSION BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQCY (103.9 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WIUM (91.3 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • KDMG (103.1 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKAI-FM (100.1 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJEQ (102.7 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: CENTRAL ILLINOIS BROADCASTING INC)
  • WMQZ (104.1 FM; COLCHESTER, IL; Owner: COLCHESTER RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Basco:

  • W49BS (Channel 49; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W53BP (Channel 53; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • K60CL (Channel 60; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: CHRIST VISION, INC.)
  • KHQA-TV (Channel 7; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF QUINCY, LLC)
  • KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • WTJR (Channel 16; QUINCY, IL; Owner: BELIEVER'S BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W36BS (Channel 36; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W61CO (Channel 61; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W18CJ (Channel 18; QUINCY, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W69DF (Channel 69; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WGEM-TV (Channel 10; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • K40GO (Channel 40; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WQEC (Channel 27; QUINCY, IL; Owner: W. CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUC. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • K38AB (Channel 38; FORT MADISON, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • WMEC (Channel 22; MACOMB, IL; Owner: W. CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUC. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • K44AB (Channel 44; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • W65CZ (Channel 65; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W67DR (Channel 67; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W45BM (Channel 45; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 105ft / 32.4mTotal length
  • $60,000Total costs
  • 2,425Total average daily traffic
  • 305Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,255Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Basco, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Basco, IL

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • IL-BASCO-CN-1, E Wood St And Front St (Lat: 40.328917 Lon: -91.195111), Type: Silo, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 48.7 m, Call Sign: WRUI690,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 08/30/2022, Expiration Date: 08/30/2032, 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:

4
  • Call Sign: KA9PUZ, Licensee ID: L00266320, Grant Date: 07/22/2010, Expiration Date: 10/02/2020, Cancellation Date: 10/04/2022, Registrant: Stanley L Davidson, Basco, IL 62313

  • Call Sign: KB9PLP, Previous Call Sign: KA9AUN, Grant Date: 01/31/1997, Expiration Date: 01/31/2007, Cancellation Date: 02/03/2009, Registrant: Leonard C Chase, 1430 E County Rd 600 N, Basco, IL 62313-2140

  • Call Sign: KB9UFI, Previous Call Sign: KE4DNP, Licensee ID: L00136320, Grant Date: 07/08/2023, Expiration Date: 07/06/2033, Certifier: Larry J Dittmer, Registrant: Larry J Dittmer, 845 N Cr 1100, Basco, IL 62313-2113

  • Call Sign: N9YUU, Licensee ID: L00941887, Grant Date: 11/18/2014, Expiration Date: 11/18/2024, Certifier: James D Damron, Registrant: James D Damron, Basco, IL 62313


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: SCHLEICHER ASW-20 (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 120, N120, N-120, Serial Number: 20344, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 08/20/1980, Certificate Issue Date: 04/29/2015
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Larry J Dittmer, 845 N County Rd 1100, Basco, IL 62313, Other Owners: Linda S Dittmer
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2536G, N2536G, N-2536G, Serial Number: 51836, Year manufactured: 1959, Airworthiness Date: 02/07/1959, Certificate Issue Date: 05/01/2015
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Larry J Dittmer, 845 N County Road 1100, Basco, IL 62313, Other Owners: Linda S Dittmer
  • Aircraft: ZUBROD ROY ZODIAC 601 HD (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 50285, N50285, N-50285, Serial Number: 6-3463, Year manufactured: 2003, Airworthiness Date: 10/23/2003, Certificate Issue Date: 05/13/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Larry J Dittmer, 845 N County Road 1100, Basco, IL 62313

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Basco, IL
  • 93.2%Utility gas
  • 6.8%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Basco, IL
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Basco 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.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.