Foosland, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 73 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -18.9%
 
Males: 43  (60.0%)
Females: 30  (40.0%)
Median resident age:

63.5 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 61845

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,250 (it was $36,250 in 2000)
Foosland:

$65,250
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $46,550 (it was $20,173 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $65,436 (it was $51,300 in 2000)
Foosland:

$65,436
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $78,889; detached houses: $77,971
March 2022 cost of living index in Foosland: 81.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.0%

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Foosland, Illinois as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Foosland is 109 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (50.0%), English (30.0%), Irish (20.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 12/16/1959

Elevation: 740 feet

Land area: 0.07 square miles.

Population density: 1,011 people per square mile   (low).

Foosland, Illinois map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Foosland village:

1.0% ($514)
Illinois:

1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Champaign, IL (19.3 miles , pop. 67,518).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (109.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Fisher, IL (2.3 miles ),
Bellflower, IL (2.3 miles ),
Saybrook, IL (2.6 miles ),
Gibson City, IL (2.8 miles ),
Gibson, IL (2.8 miles ),
Elliott, IL (3.3 miles ),
Mansfield, IL (3.3 miles ),
Lake of the Woods, IL (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 40.36 N, Longitude: 88.43 W

Area code: 217

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

Foosland satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.0%
Illinois:

4.2%

Average climate in Foosland, 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 CO SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 101. This is worse than average.

City:

101
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.0661. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0661
U.S.:

0.2513
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.732. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.732
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 19.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.9. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.9
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Foosland-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 87% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/5/1977, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 36.5 miles away from the Foosland village center injured 2 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.7 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Foosland-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 107% 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 135.2 miles away from Foosland 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 110.4 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 135.2 miles away from Foosland center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 167.8 miles away from Foosland 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 134.0 miles away from Foosland center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 123.6 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 Champaign County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Floods: 4, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Foosland topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Foosland:

  • GIBSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; GIBSON CITY, IL)
  • FARMER CITY REHAB AND HEALTHCARE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; FARMER CITY, IL)

Amtrak stations near Foosland:

  • 14 miles: FARMER CITY (FRAMER CITY, BON AIR REST., 912 E. CLINTON ST.) - Bus Station . Services: public payphones, full-service food facilities.
  • 15 miles: RANTOUL (RNATOUL, N. KENTUCKY ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.
  • 20 miles: CHAMPAIGN-URBANA (CHAMPAIGN, 116 N. CHESTNUT ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Foosland:

  • Parkland College (about 18 miles; Champaign, IL; Full-time enrollment: 7,326)
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (about 21 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 47,528)
  • Illinois Wesleyan University (about 31 miles; Bloomington, IL; FT enrollment: 2,323)
  • Illinois State University (about 32 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 18,804)
  • Heartland Community College (about 34 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 3,958)
  • Richland Community College (about 42 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,434)
  • Millikin University (about 47 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,419)

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Champaign 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:

2.5 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

63.4%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

19.5%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Foosland:

Marital status in Foosland, IL
  • Never married: 11.8%
  • Now married: 55.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 13.9%
  • Divorced: 19.2%

For population 25 years and over in Foosland:

  • High school or higher: 96.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.3
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Foosland, IL (based on Champaign County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant28,618111
Mainline Protestant16,65254
Catholic15,21517
Other6,44120
Black Protestant1,4517
Orthodox5952
None132,109-
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: 33
Champaign County:

1.71 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Champaign County:

0.16 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
Here:

0.41 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 67
Here:

3.47 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 154
Champaign County:

7.98 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.9%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Champaign County:

27.6%
Illinois:

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

9.5%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

49.2%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

46.5%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Here:

31.1
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Foosland:

23.9%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Foosland:

18.9%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Foosland:

49.2%
State:

33.4%

General health condition:
Foosland:

53.9%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

77.4%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Foosland, 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
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$1,610
Financial Administration 0$0 1$405
Totals for Government 0$0 10$2,015

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

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $7,000 ($95.89)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($27.40)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($27.40)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($13.70)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($27.40)

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

  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $13,000 ($178.08)
    Other: $4,000 ($54.79)
    Highways: $3,000 ($41.10)
  • Tax - Property: $2,000 ($27.40)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $45,000 ($616.44)

Strongest AM radio stations in Foosland:

  • WILL (580 AM; 5 kW; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WJCI (1460 AM; 0 kW; RANTOUL, IL)
  • 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.)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Foosland:

  • WGNN (102.5 FM; FISHER, IL; Owner: GOOD NEWS RADIO, INC)
  • WWHP (98.3 FM; FARMER CITY, IL; Owner: WMS1, INC.)
  • WGKC (105.9 FM; MAHOMET, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WQQB (96.1 FM; RANTOUL, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WILL-FM (90.9 FM; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • WLRW (94.5 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WEFT (90.1 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: WEFT/PRAIRIE AIR, INC.)
  • WGCY (106.3 FM; GIBSON CITY, IL; Owner: F & G BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEVX (95.3 FM; RANTOUL, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WBGL (91.7 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE,INC)
  • WPCD (88.7 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: PARKLAND COLLEGE)
  • WYST (107.7 FM; FAIRBURY, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WTRX-FM (93.7 FM; PONTIAC, IL; Owner: LIVINGSTON COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WRPW (92.9 FM; COLFAX, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WPXN (104.9 FM; PAXTON, IL; Owner: PAXTON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHMS-FM (97.5 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: D.W.S., INC.)
  • WKIO (92.5 FM; URBANA, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WIXY (100.3 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WCZQ (105.5 FM; MONTICELLO, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WPGU (107.1 FM; URBANA, IL; Owner: ILLINI MEDIA COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Foosland:

  • WCIA (Channel 3; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF CHAMPAIGN, L.L.C.)
  • W52BR (Channel 52; CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL; Owner: MARCIA COHEN)
  • W34CD (Channel 34; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WILL-TV (Channel 12; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BD. OF TRUSTEES)
  • W07DD (Channel 7; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WICD (Channel 15; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: WICD LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WBUI (Channel 23; DECATUR, IL; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WAND (Channel 17; DECATUR, IL; Owner: WAND(TV) PARTNERSHIP)
  • W58DA (Channel 58; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WYZZ-TV (Channel 43; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: WYZZ LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WCCU (Channel 27; URBANA, IL; Owner: URBANA-CHAMPAIGN BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • W32CM (Channel 32; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WBXC-CA (Channel 46; CHAMPAIGN/URBANA, IL; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)

Foosland fatal accident list:

May 26, 2006 05:36 PM, 100e, Lat: 40.358900, Lon: -88.430700, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 177ft / 54.3mTotal length
  • $197,000Total costs
  • 3,710Total average daily traffic
  • 519Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,380Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Foosland, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21960-1969
  • 71970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Foosland, IL

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Fisher, Lat: 40.339167 Lon: -88.405000, Type: Gtower, Structure height: 106.7 m, Call Sign: WQJU370,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/06/2009, Expiration Date: 01/06/2019, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2019, Certifier: Barry Goodwin, Registrant: Conxxus, LLC, 607 S. State Street, Jerseyville, IL 62052, Phone: (618) 498-6099

  • FISHER, 2 Mi Se Of (Lat: 40.339194 Lon: -88.405056), Overall height: 80.2 m, Call Sign: KSO62,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6197.20 MHz, 6226.90 MHz, 6256.50 MHz, 6286.20 MHz, 6315.90 MHz, 6345.50 MHz, 6404.80 MHz, 6404.80 MHz, Grant Date: 04/11/1991, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2001, Registrant: Specialty Antenna Site Resources, Inc, Cedar Crest, NM 87008


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: K9GKP, Licensee ID: L01029649, Grant Date: 06/14/2005, Expiration Date: 07/11/2015, Cancellation Date: 07/12/2017, Certifier: Jack B Miller, Registrant: Jack B Miller, 3406 Cr 300 E, Foosland, IL 61845

  • Call Sign: KB9GQW, Licensee ID: L00757692, Grant Date: 08/26/2013, Expiration Date: 11/23/2023, Certifier: Samuel J Risley, Registrant: Samuel J Risley, 3125 County Rd 175e, Foosland, IL 61845

  • Call Sign: KD9CB, Previous Call Sign: KA9OFQ, Licensee ID: L00405843, Grant Date: 10/25/2021, Expiration Date: 11/26/2031, Certifier: Philip L Peterson, Registrant: Philip L Peterson, 418 E 80n Rd, Foosland, IL 61845-9503

  • Call Sign: N9TND, Licensee ID: L00665772, Grant Date: 02/28/2013, Expiration Date: 05/18/2023, Certifier: Denise R Risley, Registrant: Denise R Risley, 3125 Cr 175 E, Foosland, IL 61845-9711


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Foosland, IL
  • 78.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.3%Other fuel
  • 7.1%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Foosland, IL
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Foosland compared to Illinois 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.
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