Pearl, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 102 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -45.5%
Males: 53  (52.7%)
Females: 49  (47.3%)
Median resident age:

38.9 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 62361

Estimated median household income in 2022: $50,734 (it was $15,500 in 2000)
Pearl:

$50,734
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,644 (it was $9,524 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $33,147 (it was $15,800 in 2000)
Pearl:

$33,147
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $87,383; detached houses: $92,429; mobile homes: $82,631
March 2022 cost of living index in Pearl: 81.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.8%

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Pearl, Illinois as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Pearl is 55 to 1.


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Ancestries: Scotch-Irish (35.7%), German (21.4%), American (14.3%), Irish (7.1%), English (4.8%), Italian (4.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/06/1894

Elevation: 446 feet

Land area: 1.51 square miles.

Population density: 68 people per square mile   (very low).

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

1.3% ($206)
Illinois:

1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Charles, MO (46.7 miles , pop. 60,321).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (61.0 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (225.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Hillview, IL (2.2 miles),
Milton, IL (2.7 miles ),
Nebo, IL (3.0 miles ),
Time, IL (3.0 miles),
Glasgow, IL (3.2 miles),
Kampsville, IL (3.3 miles ),
Detroit, IL (3.4 miles),
Florence, IL (3.4 miles)

Latitude: 39.46 N, Longitude: 90.62 W

Area code: 217

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

4.8%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +10 (+5.6%).
Most common industries in Pearl, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (19.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (10.7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (8.9%)
  • Personal & laundry services (8.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.1%)
  • U. S. Postal service (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (27.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.3%)
  • U. S. Postal service (10.3%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (10.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (10.3%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (6.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Personal & laundry services (18.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (14.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.8%)
  • Construction (11.1%)
  • Gasoline stations (7.4%)
  • Health care (7.4%)
Most common occupations in Pearl, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cashiers (12.5%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (8.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.1%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (5.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (13.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.3%)
  • Media and communications workers (10.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (10.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (25.9%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (18.5%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (11.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Personal appearance workers (7.4%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (7.4%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7.4%)

Average climate in Pearl, Illinois

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Tornado activity:

Pearl-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 55% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/1/1983, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 21.9 miles away from the Pearl village center injured 15 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/29/1984, a category F3 tornado 31.1 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Pearl-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 276% 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 162.9 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 162.9 miles away from Pearl 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 153.4 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 169.2 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 184.2 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 164.1 miles away from Pearl 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 Pike County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 17, Storms: 15, Tornadoes: 4, Snows: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Pearl topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Pearl:

  • WHITE HALL NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; WHITE HALL, IL)
  • WHITE HALL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 12 miles away; WHITE HALL, IL)
  • PLEASANT HILL NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; PLEASANT HILL, IL)
  • ILLINI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 14 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • KEPLEY HOUSE (Hospital, about 14 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • PITTSFIELD MANOR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • PIKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pearl:

  • Lewis and Clark Community College (about 42 miles; Godfrey, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,189)
  • Lindenwood University (about 47 miles; Saint Charles, MO; FT enrollment: 11,117)
  • St Charles Community College (about 49 miles; Cottleville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,302)
  • University of Missouri-St Louis (about 55 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 10,322)
  • Maryville University of Saint Louis (about 57 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 3,651)
  • Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (about 57 miles; Edwardsville, IL; FT enrollment: 11,933)
  • Lincoln Land Community College (about 57 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 5,460)

Library in Pearl:

  • PEARL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (Operating income: $67,837; Location: 221 SOUTH MAIN STREET; 12,999 books; 383 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 16 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 582 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Creek: Hill Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Dave Altizer - Baseball player.

Pike 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:

2.7 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

66.7%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

11.8%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Pearl:

Marital status in Pearl, IL
  • Never married: 27.1%
  • Now married: 38.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 3.9%
  • Divorced: 31.0%

For population 25 years and over in Pearl:

  • High school or higher: 61.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 12.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 38.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.0
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Pearl, IL (based on Pike County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,38334
Mainline Protestant1,77816
Catholic3641
Other2222
None9,683-
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: 5
This county:

3.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Here:

6.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
Pike County:

9.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.1%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Pike County:

27.0%
Illinois:

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

7.6%
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
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$1,001
Other Government Administration 0$0 15$1,500
Financial Administration 0$0 1$225
Water Supply 0$0 4$1,500
Totals for Government 0$0 21$4,226

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

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $35,000 ($343.14)
    Water Utilities: $26,000 ($254.90)
    Regular Highways: $13,000 ($127.45)
    General - Other: $10,000 ($98.04)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($9.80)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $4,000 ($39.22)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $85,000 ($833.33)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($29.41)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $6,000 ($58.82)

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

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $28,000 ($274.51)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $25,000 ($245.10)
  • State Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $83,000 ($813.73)
    General Local Government Support: $23,000 ($225.49)
    Highways: $3,000 ($29.41)
  • Tax - Property: $8,000 ($78.43)
    Other License: $2,000 ($19.61)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $94,000 ($921.57)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $79,000 ($774.51)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $15,000 ($147.06)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $39,000 ($382.35)

Strongest AM radio stations in Pearl:

  • 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.)
  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KIRL (1460 AM; 5 kW; ST. CHARLES, MO; Owner: BRONCO BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KFUO (850 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, 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.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Pearl:

  • WBBA-FM (97.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: BROWN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WIPA (89.3 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF IL AT SPRINGFIELD)
  • WRLJ (88.3 FM; WHITE HALL, IL; Owner: CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY RADIO, INC)
  • W202AV (88.3 FM; WHITE HALL, IL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • KGRC (92.9 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KPCR-FM (94.1 FM; BOWLING GREEN, MO; Owner: FOUR HIM ENTERPRISES, L.L.C.)
  • KJFM (102.1 FM; LOUISIANA, MO; Owner: FOXFIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WEAI (107.1 FM; LYNNVILLE, IL; Owner: JERDON BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Pearl:

  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 108ft / 33.5mTotal length
  • $83,000Total costs
  • 1,800Total average daily traffic
  • 149Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Pearl, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 21920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 11960-1969
  • 21980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Pearl, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

27 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Pearl)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Pearl, IL)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KC9BZD, Licensee ID: L00531891, Grant Date: 06/13/2002, Expiration Date: 06/13/2012, Cancellation Date: 06/14/2014, Certifier: Larry J Chatfield, Registrant: Larry J Chatfield, Rr 1 Box 8, Pearl, IL 62361

  • Call Sign: KC9BZE, Licensee ID: L00531892, Grant Date: 06/13/2002, Expiration Date: 06/13/2012, Cancellation Date: 06/14/2014, Certifier: Shawn B Chatfield, Registrant: Shawn B Chatfield, Rr 1 Box 8, Pearl, IL 62361


FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182P (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 21247, N21247, N-21247, Serial Number: 18261515, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 12/04/1972, Certificate Issue Date: 01/18/1990
    Registrant (Partnership): Thomas L Block, 17414 Il Route 73, Pearl City, IL 61062
  • Aircraft: BEECH E35 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 131 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E225 SERIES (225 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3324C, N3324C, N-3324C, Serial Number: D-3990, Year manufactured: 1954, Airworthiness Date: 06/07/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 10/23/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Alexander Gloeckler, Po Box 294, Pearl City, IL 61062
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 82993, N82993, N-82993, Serial Number: 7AC-1645, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 03/08/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 06/18/1984
    Registrant (Individual): Thomas L Block, 17414 Il Route 73, Pearl City, IL 61062
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 175 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR GO-300 SERIES (175 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9425B, N9425B, N-9425B, Serial Number: 55225, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 04/17/1958, Certificate Issue Date: 06/06/2018
    Registrant (Individual): Alex Gloeckler, Po Box 294, Pearl City, IL 61062
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9703T, N9703T, N-9703T, Serial Number: 47503, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 04/28/1960, Certificate Issue Date: 10/14/1976
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Douglas Block, 17517 Il Route 73, Pearl City, IL 61062, Other Owners: Edith Block

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Pearl, IL
  • 44.4%Utility gas
  • 25.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.8%No fuel used
  • 7.4%Electricity
  • 7.4%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Pearl, IL
  • 100.0%Electricity


Pearl compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value 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.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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