Dakota, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 486 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -2.6%
 
Males: 256  (52.7%)
Females: 230  (47.3%)
Median resident age:

36.9 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 61018.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $64,691 (it was $43,942 in 2000)
Dakota:

$64,691
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,068 (it was $18,440 in 2000)

Dakota village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $114,488 (it was $78,800 in 2000)
Dakota:

$114,488
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $119,478; detached houses: $118,686

Median gross rent in 2022: $661.

March 2022 cost of living index in Dakota: 83.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.6%
(7.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 32.3% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Dakota, IL (2022)
    • 53090.1%White alone
    • 406.8%Two or more races
    • 183.1%Hispanic

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Dakota, Illinois as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Dakota is 496 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (27.2%), German (26.7%), American (16.5%), English (9.7%), European (2.9%), Pennsylvania German (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/11/1869

Elevation: 940 feet

Land area: 0.29 square miles.

Population density: 1,687 people per square mile   (low).

Dakota, Illinois map

4 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.8%
Illinois:

12.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,404 (2.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,894 (1.8%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rockford, IL (24.6 miles , pop. 150,115).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (47.9 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (101.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Rock City, IL (1.8 miles ),
Cedarville, IL (2.4 miles ),
Davis, IL (2.5 miles ),
Ridott, IL (2.6 miles),
Lake Summerset, IL (2.8 miles ),
Orangeville, IL (2.9 miles ),
Freeport, IL (2.9 miles ),
Pecatonica, IL (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 42.39 N, Longitude: 89.52 W

Area code: 815

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

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $122,900
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $122,900
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $122,900
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $108,200
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $90,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Dakota, IL residents
Average permit cost in Dakota, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.1%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Dakota, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (10.1%)
  • Health care (9.1%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (8.4%)
  • Construction (8.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.4%)
  • Educational services (6.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.4%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (12.8%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (10.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.4%)
  • Educational services (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.7%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (9.4%)
  • Educational services (8.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.4%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (6.7%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.0%)
Most common occupations in Dakota, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (16.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.7%)
  • Carpenters (4.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.0%)

Average climate in Dakota, 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 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 94.4. This is worse than average.

City:

94.4
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2012 was 35.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.5. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 23.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.5
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Dakota-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 54% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 46.5 miles away from the Dakota village center killed 9 people and injured 200 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/21/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 33.0 miles away from the village center killed 24 people and injured 450 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Dakota-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 63% 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 285.6 miles away from the city 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 71.8 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 261.3 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 285.6 miles away from the city center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 60.1 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 318.0 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 Stephenson County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 5, Snows: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Dakota topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Dakota:

  • PROVENA ST JOSEPH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; FREEPORT, IL)
  • FHN HOME HEALTHCARE AND HOSPICE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; FREEPORT, IL)
  • FHN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; FREEPORT, IL)
  • MANOR COURT OF FREEPORT (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; FREEPORT, IL)
  • FREEPORT REHAB AND HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; FREEPORT, IL)
  • STEPHENSON NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; FREEPORT, IL)
  • MEDINA NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; DURAND, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Dakota:

  • Rock Valley College (about 28 miles; Rockford, IL; Full-time enrollment: 6,269)
  • Kishwaukee College (about 46 miles; Malta, IL; FT enrollment: 3,356)
  • Edgewood College (about 47 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 2,455)
  • University of Wisconsin Colleges (about 48 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 10,019)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (about 48 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 34,621)
  • Northern Illinois University (about 50 miles; Dekalb, IL; FT enrollment: 18,126)
  • University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (about 51 miles; Whitewater, WI; FT enrollment: 11,124)

Public high school in Dakota:

Public elementary/middle school in Dakota:

See full list of schools located in Dakota

Points of interest:

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

Church in Dakota: Dakota United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Stephenson 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 Dakota that have no violations reported:

  • DAKOTA (Population served: 499, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.5 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

73.4%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

6.0%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Dakota:

Marital status in Dakota, IL
  • Never married: 40.7%
  • Now married: 51.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 1.8%
  • Divorced: 5.9%

For population 25 years and over in Dakota:

  • High school or higher: 91.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.6%
  • Unemployed: 1.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.6
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Dakota, IL (based on Stephenson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant17,64043
Mainline Protestant8,03331
Catholic5,2515
Black Protestant1,3669
Other2753
Orthodox151
None15,131-
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: 11
Stephenson County:

2.36 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
This county:

3.86 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 36
Stephenson County:

7.73 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

9.5%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Stephenson County:

28.3%
Illinois:

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

14.0%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

52.8%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

49.8%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.4
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

16.9%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

5.5%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

27.8%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Dakota:

61.8%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

77.8%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Dakota, 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
Sewerage 2$2,570$15,4200$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$6,643$79,7160$0
Water Supply 1$7,307$87,6840$0
Financial Administration 0$0 1$506
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$300
Other and Unallocable 0$0 6$3,057
Totals for Government 4$16,520$49,5608$3,863

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

  • Current Operations - Solid Waste Management: $46,000 ($94.65)
    Central Staff Services: $42,000 ($86.42)
    Sewerage: $38,000 ($78.19)
    Regular Highways: $29,000 ($59.67)
    Water Utilities: $24,000 ($49.38)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,000 ($10.29)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($6.17)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $46,000 ($94.65)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $31,000 ($63.79)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $61,000 ($125.51)
    Sewerage: $61,000 ($125.51)
    Other: $4,000 ($8.23)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $28,000 ($57.61)
    Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($8.23)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $65,000 ($133.74)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $93,000 ($191.36)
    Highways: $13,000 ($26.75)
  • Tax - Property: $11,000 ($22.63)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($2.06)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $138,000 ($283.95)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $122,000 ($251.03)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $16,000 ($32.92)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,059,000 ($2179.01)

Strongest AM radio stations in Dakota:

  • WFRL (1570 AM; 5 kW; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: MAYFAIR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WTJK (1380 AM; 5 kW; SOUTH BELOIT, IL; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WROK (1440 AM; 5 kW; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WEKZ (1260 AM; 1 kW; MONROE, WI; Owner: RONALD M. SPIELMAN & SCOTT THOMPSON)

Strongest FM radio stations in Dakota:

  • WNIE (89.1 FM; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WXXQ (98.5 FM; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WFPS (92.1 FM; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: MAYFAIR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEKZ-FM (93.7 FM; MONROE, WI; Owner: RONALD M.SPIELMAN & SCOTT THOMPSON)
  • WFEN (88.3 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: FAITH ACADEMY, DBA WFEN)
  • WKMQ-FM (96.7 FM; LOVES PARK, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WQLF (102.1 FM; LENA, IL; Owner: LENA RADIO BROADCASTING)
  • WYHY (95.3 FM; WINNEBAGO, IL; Owner: AIRPLAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGFB (103.1 FM; ROCKTON, IL; Owner: WRWC, Inc.)
  • W211AQ (90.1 FM; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WSEY (95.7 FM; OREGON, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WERN (88.7 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WGSL (91.1 FM; LOVES PARK, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER SCHOOL)
  • WKPO (105.9 FM; EVANSVILLE, WI; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WQFL (100.9 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: QUEST FOR LIFE, INC.)
  • WZOK (97.5 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WJVL (99.9 FM; JANESVILLE, WI; Owner: SOUTHERN WISCONSIN BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Dakota:

  • WREX-TV (Channel 13; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WREX TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WIFR (Channel 23; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WTVO (Channel 17; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WINNEBAGO TELEVISION CORPORATION)
  • WFBN-LP (Channel 33; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WEIGEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WISC-TV (Channel 3; MADISON, WI; Owner: TELEVISION WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WQRF-TV (Channel 39; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: QUORUM OF ROCKFORD LICENSE, LLC)
  • WMSN-TV (Channel 47; MADISON, WI; Owner: WMSN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WKOW-TV (Channel 27; MADISON, WI; Owner: WKOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WHA-TV (Channel 21; MADISON, WI; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIV. OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • WMTV (Channel 15; MADISON, WI; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WQFL-CA (Channel 8; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: FAMILY VALUES ORGANIZATION, INC.)
  • WCFC-CA (Channel 51; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATIONS OF CHICAGOLAND, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 18.9mTotal length
  • $24,000Total costs
  • 13,025Total average daily traffic
  • 1,512Total average daily truck traffic
  • 16,022Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Dakota, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 42000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Dakota, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • DAVID SEYKOTA, 6274 N. Dakota Road (Lat: 42.392667 Lon: -89.535333), Type: 78.6, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Holland And Knight LLP, Pconnolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 955-3000

  • DAVID SEYKOTA, 6274 N. Dakota Road (Lat: 42.392667 Lon: -89.535333), Type: 78.6, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Holland And Knight LLP, Pconnolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 955-3000

  • Cayla Gamble, 6274 N. Dakota Road (Lat: 42.392667 Lon: -89.535333), Type: 78.6, Structure height: 17177 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420

  • Cayla Gamble, 6274 N Dakota Rd (Lat: 42.392694 Lon: -89.535361), Type: 78.6, Structure height: 17177 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420

  • Cayla Gamble, 6274 N Dakota Rd (Lat: 42.392694 Lon: -89.535361), Type: 78.6, Structure height: 17177 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420

  • Cayla Gamble, 6274 N Dakota Rd (Lat: 42.392694 Lon: -89.535361), Type: 78.6, Structure height: 17177 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • .3 Mi W Of N Schoney Rd E Hickory Grove Rd (Lat: 42.438889 Lon: -89.555111), Call Sign: KNDR555, Licensee ID: L00539599,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.115 MHz, Grant Date: 07/04/2002, Expiration Date: 08/26/2012, Cancellation Date: 10/27/2012, Registrant: Dakota, Township Of, 205 South West St., Dakota, IL 61018, Phone: (815) 449-2561, Email:

  • 3643 E Cedarville Rd (Lat: 42.373639 Lon: -89.541778), Call Sign: KNED572, Licensee ID: L00656695,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.975 MHz, Grant Date: 03/20/2003, Expiration Date: 03/08/2013, Cancellation Date: 05/11/2013, Registrant: William Motter, 3643 E Cedarville, Dakota, IL 61018

  • Lat: 42.395306 Lon: -89.591528, Call Sign: WQXJ996,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.915 MHz, Grant Date: 03/29/2016, Expiration Date: 03/29/2026, Certifier: Lance Koester, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:

  • Lat: 42.432111 Lon: -89.573694, Call Sign: WQZU532,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.487 MHz, 451.537 MHz, 452.312 MHz, 456.487 MHz, 456.537 MHz, 467.762 MHz, 467.812 MHz, 467.850 MHz, 467.900 MHz, 467.925 MHz, Grant Date: 08/07/2017, Expiration Date: 08/07/2027, Certifier: Matthew Sagendorf, Registrant: Bandt Communications, Inc., 1346 Excalibur Drive, Janesville, WI 53546-1339, Phone: (608) 757-1770, Fax: (608) 757-1783, Email:

  • Lat: 42.386111 Lon: -89.530278, Call Sign: WRDC459,
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.212 MHz, 467.287 MHz, 467.362 MHz, Grant Date: 03/26/2019, Expiration Date: 03/26/2029, Certifier: Jason Gray, Registrant: Rock River Service Co., 2222 Charles St, Rockford, IL 61104, Phone: (815) 226-1280, Fax: (815) 226-1641, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • DAKOTA WT, Lat: 42.388556 Lon: -89.525278, Type: Tank, Structure height: 42 m, Overall height: 42.7 m, Call Sign: WQLX341,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3675.00 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:

  • DAKOTA WT, Lat: 42.388556 Lon: -89.525278, Type: Tank, Structure height: 42 m, Overall height: 42.7 m, Call Sign: WQLX341,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3675.00 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:

  • DA2, Zimmerman St (Lat: 42.386917 Lon: -89.525500), Type: Pole, Structure height: 39.6 m, Overall height: 40.2 m, Call Sign: WQPE801,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz... (+39 more), Grant Date: 04/26/2022, Expiration Date: 04/25/2032, Certifier: Scott Perich, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • Dakota WT, 104 E Zimmerman (Lat: 42.387083 Lon: -89.525306), Type: Tank, Structure height: 33.5 m, Call Sign: WRHY282,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11645.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/14/2020, Expiration Date: 07/14/2030, Certifier: Scott M Piehn, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • Buckeye GL, 1219 East Buckeye Road (Lat: 42.417139 Lon: -89.589750), Type: Silo, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WRVN564,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, Grant Date: 12/14/2022, Expiration Date: 12/14/2032, Certifier: Scott M Piehn, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: KB9QDA, Licensee ID: L01262890, Grant Date: 04/02/2007, Expiration Date: 04/16/2017, Cancellation Date: 05/11/2012, Certifier: George H Hoefer Jr, Registrant: George H Hoefer Jr, 301 Center St, Dakota, IL 61018

  • Call Sign: KB9RZC, Licensee ID: L01335838, Grant Date: 11/07/2017, Expiration Date: 01/23/2028, Certifier: Ervin L Kincannon, Registrant: Ervin L Kincannon, 6990 Henderson Rd, Dakota, IL 61018

  • Call Sign: KC9JKZ, Licensee ID: L01148038, Grant Date: 04/20/2016, Expiration Date: 05/04/2026, Certifier: Karen E Hoefer, Registrant: Karen E Hoefer, Dakota, IL 61018

  • Call Sign: KD0JMO, Licensee ID: L01532243, Grant Date: 09/18/2019, Expiration Date: 11/24/2029, Certifier: Karen A Brewington, Registrant: Karen A Brewington, 9078 N Coon Rd, Dakota, IL 61018

  • Call Sign: N9WSQ, Previous Call Sign: KB9QDA, Licensee ID: L01262890, Grant Date: 04/07/2022, Expiration Date: 05/11/2032, Certifier: George H Hoefer Jr, Registrant: George H Hoefer Jr, 301 Center St, Dakota, IL 61018


2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 9. The highest number of fire incidents - 22 took place in 2009, and the least - 0 in 2004. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Dakota, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (47.3%), and Outside Fires (32.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Dakota, IL
    • 7147.3%Structure Fires
    • 4832.0%Outside Fires
    • 1812.0%Other
    • 138.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Dakota, IL
Most common first names in Dakota, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Florence782.5 years
William777.6 years
Charles575.6 years
Mary581.6 years
Albert483.3 years
Elsie480.9 years
Helen482.5 years
Grace483.7 years
Clarence472.3 years
John480.2 years
Most common last names in Dakota, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Henze578.4 years
Wise580.4 years
Bordner469.2 years
Meier485.7 years
Mitchell482.5 years
Rupnow487.7 years
Jensen378.7 years
Keister376.0 years
Graybill379.7 years
Houser383.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Dakota, IL
  • 91.6%Utility gas
  • 8.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Dakota, IL
  • 63.3%Utility gas
  • 21.7%Electricity
  • 15.0%No fuel used


Dakota compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value 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.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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