Makanda, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 537 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +28.2%
Males: 290  (54.2%)
Females: 247  (45.8%)
Median resident age:

51.0 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62958.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $74,879 (it was $41,607 in 2000)
Makanda:

$74,879
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $58,729 (it was $20,937 in 2000)

Makanda village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $264,438 (it was $71,300 in 2000)
Makanda:

$264,438
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $164,251; detached houses: $176,476; townhouses or other attached units: $238,562; in 2-unit structures: $128,134; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $62,235; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $294,074; mobile homes: $81,758

Median gross rent in 2022: $872.

March 2022 cost of living index in Makanda: 85.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.4%
(12.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 16.7% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Makanda, IL (2022)
    • 40582.2%White alone
    • 6413.0%Asian alone
    • 102.0%Two or more races
    • 51.0%Black alone
    • 40.8%Hispanic

Races in Makanda detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Makanda, Illinois as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Makanda is 147 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (16.6%), German (14.6%), English (8.7%), Irish (4.0%), Polish (4.0%), European (3.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/07/1888

Elevation: 437 feet

Land area: 4.33 square miles.

Population density: 124 people per square mile   (very low).

Makanda, Illinois map

48 residents are foreign born (8.7% Asia).

This village:

9.7%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $6,878 (2.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,927 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Louis, MO (89.0 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (303.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Alto Pass, IL (2.4 miles ),
Cobden, IL (2.4 miles ),
Carbondale, IL (2.7 miles ),
Anna, IL (3.3 miles ),
Jonesboro, IL (3.4 miles ),
Murphysboro, IL (3.4 miles ),
Crainville, IL (3.6 miles ),
Carterville, IL (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 37.62 N, Longitude: 89.23 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 618

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

4.1%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +92 (+28.1%).
Most common industries in Makanda, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (18.2%)
  • Health care (11.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (9.1%)
  • Construction (6.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.3%)
  • Public administration (3.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (12.5%)
  • Construction (10.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (9.0%)
  • Health care (8.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (27.6%)
  • Health care (16.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (16.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (9.2%)
  • U. S. Postal service (6.9%)
  • Social assistance (6.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.4%)
Most common occupations in Makanda, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
  • Life and physical scientists (3.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.9%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (3.9%)
  • Lawyers (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.2%)
  • Life and physical scientists (6.2%)
  • Carpenters (5.6%)
  • Top executives (5.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (8.0%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (6.9%)
  • Registered nurses (6.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.7%)

Average climate in Makanda, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Makanda, Illinois average temperatures Makanda, Illinois average precipitation Makanda, Illinois humidity Makanda, Illinois wind speed Makanda, Illinois snowfall Makanda, Illinois sunshine Makanda, Illinois clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Makanda-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 82% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/18/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 32.0 miles away from the Makanda village center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/29/1982, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.7 miles away from the village center killed 10 people and injured 181 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Makanda-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 325% 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 93.2 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 35.4 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 93.2 miles away from Makanda center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 79.9 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 83.2 miles away from Makanda 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 110.7 miles away from Makanda 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 Jackson County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Makanda topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Makanda:

  • VILLAGE INN-COBDEN (Hospital, about 7 miles away; COBDEN, IL)
  • COBDEN REHAB AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; COBDEN, IL)
  • FMC - CARBONDALE (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; CARBONDALE, IL)
  • HELIA HEALTHCARE OF CARBONDALE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; CARBONDALE, IL)
  • QUALITY LIFE SERVICES HOME HEALTH (Hospital, about 8 miles away; CARBONDALE, IL)
  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF CARBONDALE Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; CARBONDALE, IL)
  • CARBONDALE REHAB AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; CARBONDALE, IL)

Amtrak station near Makanda:

  • 8 miles: CARBONDALE (401 S. ILLINOIS AVE.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Makanda:

  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (about 8 miles; Carbondale, IL; Full-time enrollment: 14,539)
  • John A Logan College (about 12 miles; Carterville, IL; FT enrollment: 3,995)
  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 27 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; FT enrollment: 9,678)
  • Rend Lake College (about 40 miles; Ina, IL; FT enrollment: 2,778)
  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 51 miles; Paducah, KY; FT enrollment: 4,107)
  • Kaskaskia College (about 66 miles; Centralia, IL; FT enrollment: 3,867)
  • Mineral Area College (about 71 miles; Park Hills, MO; FT enrollment: 2,837)

Points of interest:

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Church in Makanda: Oak Grove Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Zimmerman Cemetery (1), Lirley Cemetery (2), Evergreen Cemetery (3), Wilkins Cemetery (4), Makanda Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Giant City Lodge & Restaurant (460 Giant City Lodge Road).

Jackson County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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

BUNCOMBE WATER DISTRICT (Population served: 1,059, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In JAN-02-2013, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-04-2013), St Compliance achieved (FEB-11-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-22-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-22-2008), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-18-2008), St BCA signed (MAR-02-2009), St Compliance achieved (JUL-31-2009), St Public Notif received (OCT-26-2009)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2008 and DEC-2008, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-22-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-22-2008), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-18-2008), St BCA signed (MAR-02-2009), St Compliance achieved (JUL-31-2009), St Public Notif received (OCT-26-2009)
Average household size:
This village:

2.4 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

69.6%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

8.7%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.9% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.7% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Makanda:

Marital status in Makanda, IL
  • Never married: 25.6%
  • Now married: 60.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.8%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

For population 25 years and over in Makanda:

  • High school or higher: 97.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 61.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 27.9%
  • Unemployed: 3.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.9
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Makanda, IL (based on Jackson County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant14,13064
Mainline Protestant5,25030
Other4,41211
Catholic4,2205
Black Protestant1,2477
None30,959-
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: 14
This county:

2.40 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Jackson County:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Jackson County:

0.52 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 23
Jackson County:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 54
This county:

9.27 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

7.3%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Jackson County:

28.3%
State:

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

9.8%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

62.2%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Makanda:

65.4%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Makanda:

27.6
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Makanda:

12.3%
Illinois:

20.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Makanda:

30.5%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Makanda:

68.7%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

81.0%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Makanda, 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 0$0 3$3,018
Financial Administration 0$0 1$627
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$724
Totals for Government 0$0 12$4,369

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

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $46,000 ($85.66)
    Regular Highways: $42,000 ($78.21)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($1.86)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($1.86)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $31,000 ($57.73)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $13,000 ($24.21)

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

  • Charges - Other: $4,000 ($7.45)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($7.45)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.86)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $76,000 ($141.53)
    Highways: $14,000 ($26.07)
  • Tax - Property: $81,000 ($150.84)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $570,000 ($1061.45)

Strongest AM radio stations in Makanda:

  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCIL (1020 AM; daytime; 1 kW; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: LYLE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGGH (1150 AM; 5 kW; MARION, IL)
  • KZIM (960 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • 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.)
  • WINI (1420 AM; 0 kW; MURPHYSBORO, IL; Owner: RADIO STATION WINI)
  • KAPE (1550 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WIBH (1440 AM; 0 kW; ANNA, IL; Owner: WIBH, INC.)
  • WPAD (1560 AM; 10 kW; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Makanda:

  • WCIL-FM (101.5 FM; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: LYLE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WUEZ (95.1 FM; CARTERVILLE, IL; Owner: ZRG OF ILLINOIS, INC.)
  • WSIU (91.9 FM; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • KEZS-FM (102.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KGMO (100.7 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WTAO-FM (105.1 FM; MURPHYSBORO, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKIB (96.5 FM; ANNA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS)
  • WOOZ-FM (99.9 FM; HARRISBURG, IL; Owner: ZIMMER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRCU (90.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WDDD-FM (107.3 FM; MARION, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVZA (92.7 FM; HERRIN, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQUL (97.7 FM; WEST FRANKFORT, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDBX (91.1 FM; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: HETERODYNE BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WXAN (103.9 FM; AVA, IL; Owner: HAROLD L. LAWDER)
  • WAWJ (90.1 FM; MARION, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KGKS (93.9 FM; SCOTT CITY, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Makanda:

  • KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WSIL-TV (Channel 3; HARRISBURG, IL; Owner: WSIL-TV, INC.)
  • KBSI (Channel 23; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: KBSI LICENSEE L.P.)
  • W10AH (Channel 10; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WTCT (Channel 27; MARION, IL; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • KCGI-CA (Channel 45; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • WSIU-TV (Channel 8; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • W15BU (Channel 17; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Makanda fatal accident list:

Aug 2, 2019 00:33 AM, Us-51 Illinois Ave, Lat: 37.609236, Lon: -89.233300, Vehicles: 4, Persons: 9, Fatalities: 2
Oct 29, 2014 12:42 AM, Us-51, Lat: 37.622503, Lon: -89.234944, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 12, 2004 03:32 PM, Sr-919, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Mar 2, 1995 04:45 PM, 51, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 19Number of bridges
  • 95ft / 29.2mTotal length
  • 16,250Total average daily traffic
  • 1,229Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Makanda, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21900-1909
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Makanda, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Makanda)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Makanda, IL)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • DK2 to DK1 BH, Lat: 37.609778 Lon: -89.102861, Type: Tank, Structure height: 23.2 m, Overall height: 27.5 m, Call Sign: WQPV983,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 08/28/2012, Expiration Date: 08/28/2022, Cancellation Date: 09/07/2022, Certifier: Isaac C Uban, Registrant: 4siwi, LLC, 3307 W Commercial, Marion, IL 62896, Phone: (618) 997-7494, Fax: (618) 997-3501, Email:

  • ZTO LICK CRK, 620 Hall Church Road (Lat: 37.525556 Lon: -89.099583), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 58.8 m, Overall height: 61.9 m, Call Sign: WQUA845,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/22/2014, Expiration Date: 05/22/2024, Cancellation Date: 09/30/2014, Certifier: John Monday, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 3300 E Renner Road, B3132, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (972) 907-1131, Email:

  • Makanda 400, I Km S Of Int Poplar Camp Rd & Cedar Creek Rd (Lat: 37.660278 Lon: -89.260000), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 122 m, Call Sign: WRDD735,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz... (+50 more), Grant Date: 04/03/2019, Expiration Date: 04/03/2029, Certifier: William Verstraten, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • JCKSILAE, 117 Wiley Ln (Lat: 37.613583 Lon: -89.231333), Type: Mast, Structure height: 56.4 m, Call Sign: WRNY323, Licensee ID: L02347278,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/08/2021, Expiration Date: 09/08/2031, Certifier: Dave Mills, Registrant: Wisper Isp, LLC, 9711 Fuesser Road, Mascoutah, IL 62258, Phone: (618) 206-4190, Email:

  • Makanda 400, I Km S Of Int Poplar Camp Rd & Cedar Creek Rd (Lat: 37.660278 Lon: -89.260000), Call Sign: WRUA357, Grant Date: 08/04/2022, Expiration Date: 08/04/2032, Certifier: William Verstraten, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:

  • RWC Makanda, I Km S Of Int Poplar Camp Rd & Cedar Creek Rd (Lat: 37.660278 Lon: -89.260000), Type: Silo, Structure height: 122 m, Call Sign: WRWH655,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11665.0 MHz, 11665.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11665.0 MHz, 11665.0 MHz, 11665.0 MHz, 11665.0 MHz... (+4 more), Grant Date: 02/22/2023, Expiration Date: 02/22/2033, Certifier: Steve Mcbride, Registrant: Jackson County 911 Etsb, 303 North Robinson Circle, Carbondale, IL 62901, Phone: (618) 457-5911, Email:


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

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  • Poplar Camp Road (Lat: 37.660306 Lon: -89.260083), Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Call Sign: WRV961,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.240 MHz, Grant Date: 04/23/2019, Expiration Date: 04/01/2029, Certifier: J. Roy Pottle, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street, N.W., Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

19 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Makanda)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: WILKE RICHARD J RANS S-6S (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1029W, N1029W, N-1029W, Serial Number: 5031496, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 09/03/2006, Certificate Issue Date: 10/02/2012
    Registrant (Co-Owned): William S Hunter, 621 Sheppard Ln, Makanda, IL 62958, Other Owners: Martha S Ellert
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 170B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C145 SERIES (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1839C, N1839C, N-1839C, Serial Number: 25983, Year manufactured: 1953, Airworthiness Date: 08/12/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 01/07/2004
    Registrant (Individual): William H Oploh, 602 Raccoon Valley Rd, Makanda, IL 62958
  • Aircraft: AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1B (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O-360 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 811YD, N811YD, N-811YD, Serial Number: 2278, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 09/08/2004, Certificate Issue Date: 11/17/2004
    Registrant (Individual): Richard H Thomas, 70 Clay Creek Rd, Makanda, IL 62958
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9520J, N9520J, N-9520J, Serial Number: 28-3645, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 09/17/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 11/16/1993
    Registrant (Individual): Laurence C Staples, 3205 N Rocky Comfort Rd, Makanda, IL 62958
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9642J, N9642J, N-9642J, Serial Number: 28-3870, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 02/09/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 11/14/1984
    Registrant (Corporation): Safety First Flying Inc, 4000 Old Us Highway 51 Apt B, Makanda, IL 62958

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

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 7. The highest number of fires - 17 took place in 2014, and the least - 1 in 2004. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Makanda, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (42.7%), and Outside Fires (40.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Makanda, IL
    • 4442.7%Structure Fires
    • 4240.8%Outside Fires
    • 1514.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 21.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Makanda, IL
Most common first names in Makanda, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary875.8 years
John768.0 years
James673.7 years
William674.6 years
David567.2 years
George581.2 years
Carl472.2 years
Helen487.7 years
Mildred486.0 years
Margaret479.8 years
Most common last names in Makanda, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Heern1174.3 years
Brewer881.4 years
Forby769.4 years
Smith672.4 years
Allen478.5 years
Rowan463.0 years
Schwartz484.0 years
Cox477.0 years
Davis479.3 years
Sullivan486.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Makanda, IL
  • 69.8%Electricity
  • 20.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.7%Wood
  • 3.4%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Makanda, IL
  • 46.2%Electricity
  • 42.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.5%Utility gas


Makanda compared to Illinois 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 above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.

Makanda on our top lists:

  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people having Doctorate degrees (population 500+)"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest ground withdrawal of fresh water for public supply (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #64 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election"
There are 6 pilots and 4 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
  • Anil Mehta (7)
  • Andrew Sharp (1)

Total of 8 patent applications in 2008-2024.