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Marietta, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 101 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -32.7%
Males: 54  (54.4%)
Females: 47  (45.6%)
Median resident age:

40.2 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 61459

Estimated median household income in 2022: $61,737 (it was $40,000 in 2000)
Marietta:

$61,737
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,256 (it was $15,662 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $84,182 (it was $23,200 in 2000)
Marietta:

$84,182
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $106,551; detached houses: $117,401; mobile homes: $12,782
March 2022 cost of living index in Marietta: 81.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.3%

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The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Marietta is 33 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (37.9%), English (24.1%), European (10.3%), German (10.3%), Scotch-Irish (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/06/1909

Elevation: 650 feet

Land area: 0.27 square miles.

Population density: 375 people per square mile   (very low).

Marietta, Illinois map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,834 (1.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,242 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Peoria, IL (43.9 miles , pop. 112,936).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (129.9 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (168.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Smithfield, IL (2.4 miles ),
Bushnell, IL (2.6 miles ),
Adair, IL (2.8 miles ),
Bardolph, IL (3.0 miles ),
Prairie City, IL (3.0 miles ),
Table Grove, IL (3.1 miles ),
Ellisville, IL (3.1 miles),
Cuba, IL (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 40.50 N, Longitude: 90.39 W

Area code: 309

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

Marietta satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.2%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +8 (+5.6%).
Most common industries in Marietta, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (27.5%)
  • Machinery (15.0%)
  • Construction (11.2%)
  • Health care (8.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.8%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5.0%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (29.6%)
  • Machinery (22.2%)
  • Construction (16.7%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (7.4%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.6%)
  • Health care (5.6%)
  • Printing & related support activities (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (26.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (23.1%)
  • Health care (15.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (7.7%)
  • U. S. Postal service (7.7%)
  • Educational services (7.7%)
Most common occupations in Marietta, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (30.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Construction laborers (7.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (40.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.0%)
  • Construction laborers (11.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.7%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (3.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Waiters and waitresses (15.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.5%)
  • Registered nurses (7.7%)
  • Other financial specialists (7.7%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (7.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.7%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (7.7%)

Average climate in Marietta, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Marietta-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 73% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/13/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.3 miles away from the Marietta village center injured 45 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/21/1964, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.6 miles away from the village center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Marietta-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 168% 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 195.0 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 195.0 miles away from Marietta 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 177.0 miles away from Marietta center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 223.2 miles away from Marietta 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 195.2 miles away from Marietta 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 235.2 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 Fulton County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Floods: 11, Tornadoes: 4, Snows: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Marietta topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Marietta:

  • CLAYBERG, THE (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; CUBA, IL)
  • SAUNDERS HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 12 miles away; AVON, IL)
  • AVON NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; AVON, IL)
  • WESLEY VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MACOMB, IL)
  • WESLEY VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MACOMB, IL)
  • ELMS, THE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MACOMB, IL)
  • HEARTLAND OF MACOMB (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MACOMB, IL)

Amtrak station near Marietta:

  • 15 miles: MACOMB (120 E. CALHOUN ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Marietta:

  • Western Illinois University (about 16 miles; Macomb, IL; Full-time enrollment: 10,755)
  • Bradley University (about 44 miles; Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,152)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 47 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Illinois Central College (about 48 miles; East Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 7,158)
  • University of Illinois at Springfield (about 68 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 3,748)
  • Black Hawk College (about 68 miles; Moline, IL; FT enrollment: 5,086)
  • Lincoln Land Community College (about 68 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 5,460)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Marietta Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Marietta Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Fulton 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:

2.3 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

71.4%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

14.3%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Marietta:

Marital status in Marietta, IL
  • Never married: 28.2%
  • Now married: 46.1%
  • Separated: 7.5%
  • Widowed: 5.3%
  • Divorced: 12.9%

For population 25 years and over in Marietta:

  • High school or higher: 81.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 36.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.1
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Marietta, IL (based on Fulton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant7,58239
Evangelical Protestant4,57137
Catholic1,2174
Other3224
None23,377-
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: 7
Here:

1.90 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
Here:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 34
Here:

9.24 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

9.6%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.1%
State:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

10.3%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Marietta:

48.8%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Marietta:

45.2%
State:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Marietta:

30.8
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

24.5%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

21.8%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Marietta:

6.9
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Marietta:

45.1%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
This city:

53.9%
State:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

77.6%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Marietta, 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 18$4,554
Sewerage 0$0 1$900
Totals for Government 0$0 19$5,454

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $38,000 ($376.24)
    Financial Administration: $23,000 ($227.72)
    Sewerage: $18,000 ($178.22)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($19.80)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $15,000 ($148.51)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $18,000 ($178.22)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $6,000 ($59.41)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $17,000 ($168.32)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($19.80)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $84,000 ($831.68)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $28,000 ($277.23)
    Highways: $3,000 ($29.70)
  • Tax - Property: $4,000 ($39.60)
    Other License: $1,000 ($9.90)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $342,000 ($3386.14)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $332,000 ($3287.13)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $10,000 ($99.01)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $371,000 ($3673.27)

Strongest AM radio stations in Marietta:

  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WAIK (1590 AM; 5 kW; GALESBURG, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLRB (1510 AM; daytime; 1 kW; MACOMB, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WVEL (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PEKIN, IL)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WWFS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Marietta:

  • WLMD (104.7 FM; BUSHNELL, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJEQ (102.7 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: CENTRAL ILLINOIS BROADCASTING INC)
  • WKAI-FM (100.1 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WIUM (91.3 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WNLF (95.9 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: NANCY L. FOSTER)
  • WBYS-FM (107.9 FM; CANTON, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAAG (94.9 FM; GALESBURG, IL; Owner: GALESBURG BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WMQZ (104.1 FM; COLCHESTER, IL; Owner: COLCHESTER RADIO, INC.)
  • W209AL (89.7 FM; MACOMB, ETC., IL; Owner: H.O.P.E. BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W213AH (90.5 FM; MACOMB, ETC., IL; Owner: H.O.P.E. BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Marietta:

  • WMEC (Channel 22; MACOMB, IL; Owner: W. CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUC. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 148ft / 45.3mTotal length
  • $83,000Total costs
  • 12,360Total average daily traffic
  • 3,988Total average daily truck traffic
  • 11,715Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Marietta, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 32000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Marietta, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7
  • DAVID SEYKOTA, 21832 N. Co. Hwy 34 (Lat: 40.500944 Lon: -90.398417), Type: 78.6, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Holland And Knight LLP, Pconnolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 955-3000

  • DAVID SEYKOTA, 21832 N. Co. Hwy 34 (Lat: 40.500944 Lon: -90.398417), Type: 78.6, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Holland And Knight LLP, Pconnolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 955-3000

  • STEVEN T CAMPBELL, 21832 N. Co. Hwy 34 (Lat: 40.500944 Lon: -90.398417), Type: 78.6, Structure height: 17057 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Peter.Connolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 955-3000

  • Cayla Gamble, 21832 N. Co. Hwy 34 (Lat: 40.500944 Lon: -90.398417), Type: 78.6, Structure height: 17057 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420

  • Cayla Gamble, 21382 N County 34 Hwy (Lat: 40.500944 Lon: -90.398444), Type: 78.6, Structure height: 17057 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420

  • Cayla Gamble, 21382 N County 34 Hwy (Lat: 40.500944 Lon: -90.398444), Type: 78.6, Structure height: 17057 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420

  • Cayla Gamble, 21382 N County 34 Hwy (Lat: 40.500944 Lon: -90.398444), Type: 78.6, Structure height: 17057 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Licensee ID: C, Registrant: United States Cellular Corporation, Regulatoryaffairs@uscellular.Com, , Chica-go, Phone: (800) 510-6091


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 0.4km E Cr E 2250 & Cr N 1550 (Lat: 40.504472 Lon: -90.467083), Type: Tank, Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: WPQK571,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.075 MHz, Grant Date: 08/12/2015, Expiration Date: 08/17/2025, Certifier: Linda S Bradford, Registrant: Test Inc, Bushnell, IL 61422-1011, Phone: (309) 772-3057, Fax: (309) 772-3764, Email:

  • 1 1/2 Mi W & 1 1/4 Mi S On Rr 1 (Lat: 40.481694 Lon: -90.415417), Call Sign: KNGK240,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.945 MHz, Grant Date: 02/08/2003, Expiration Date: 04/18/2013, Cancellation Date: 06/22/2013, Registrant: Supreme Radio Comm., Inc., 1200b W. Jackson, Macomb, IL 61455, Phone: (309) 833-2964, Fax: (309) 836-3714, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Marietta, IL
  • 55.9%Utility gas
  • 41.2%Electricity
  • 2.9%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Marietta, IL
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Marietta 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.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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