Walnut Hill, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 93 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -14.7%
 
Males: 38  (41.4%)
Females: 55  (58.6%)
Median resident age:

55.6 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 62893

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-652,004,470 (it was $21,250 in 2000)
Walnut Hill $-652,004,470
IL $76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,846 (it was $9,025 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $36,304 (it was $40,000 in 2000)
Walnut Hill:

$36,304
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $47,017; detached houses: $55,136; mobile homes: $26,478
March 2022 cost of living index in Walnut Hill: 84.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 60.2%

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Walnut Hill, Illinois as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Walnut Hill is 53 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (69.6%), English (7.1%), German (7.1%), Polish (3.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/22/1928

Elevation: 570 feet

Land area: 0.37 square miles.

Population density: 251 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $822 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $422 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Louis, MO (65.6 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (243.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Wamac, IL (2.4 miles ),
Centralia, IL (2.4 miles ),
Dix, IL (2.5 miles ),
Central City, IL (2.6 miles ),
Irvington, IL (2.6 miles ),
Kell, IL (2.8 miles ),
Junction City, IL (2.9 miles ),
Odin, IL (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 38.48 N, Longitude: 89.05 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 618

Distribution of median household income in Walnut Hill, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Walnut Hill, IL in 2022

Walnut Hill satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.7%
Illinois:

4.2%

Average climate in Walnut Hill, Illinois

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Tornado activity:

Walnut Hill-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 77% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/18/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 26.7 miles away from the Walnut Hill village center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 12/18/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.8 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 45 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Walnut Hill-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 263% 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 62.8 miles away from Walnut Hill center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 62.8 miles away from Walnut Hill 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 67.0 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 76.7 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 94.5 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 64.9 miles away from Walnut Hill 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 Marion County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Walnut Hill:

  • PARK PLACE - CENTRALIA (Hospital, about 5 miles away; CENTRALIA, IL)
  • DIAMONDVIEW (Hospital, about 5 miles away; CENTRALIA, IL)
  • CENTRALIA CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; CENTRALIA, IL)
  • FRAZIER MANOR (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; CENTRALIA, IL)
  • ST MARYS HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; CENTRALIA, IL)
  • WARREN G MURRAY DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CENTRALIA, IL)
  • TIP HOSPICE (Hospital, about 7 miles away; CENTRALIA, IL)

Amtrak station near Walnut Hill:

  • 7 miles: CENTRALIA (103 E. BROADWAY) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Walnut Hill:

  • Kaskaskia College (about 10 miles; Centralia, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,867)
  • Rend Lake College (about 25 miles; Ina, IL; FT enrollment: 2,778)
  • McKendree University (about 43 miles; Lebanon, IL; FT enrollment: 2,564)
  • Southwestern Illinois College (about 48 miles; Belleville, IL; FT enrollment: 9,085)
  • John A Logan College (about 51 miles; Carterville, IL; FT enrollment: 3,995)
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (about 54 miles; Carbondale, IL; FT enrollment: 14,539)
  • Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (about 56 miles; Edwardsville, IL; FT enrollment: 11,933)

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Birthplace of: William Sherman Jennings - Politician.

Marion County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.8 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

71.1%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

15.8%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 2.6% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Walnut Hill:

Marital status in Walnut Hill, IL
  • Never married: 21.6%
  • Now married: 41.2%
  • Separated: 7.6%
  • Widowed: 20.3%
  • Divorced: 9.3%

For population 25 years and over in Walnut Hill:

  • High school or higher: 87.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 11.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Walnut Hill, IL (based on Marion County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant13,91671
Other4,0258
Mainline Protestant3,79030
Catholic2,5435
Black Protestant1321
None15,031-
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
Marion County:

1.26 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
This county:

4.04 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 27
Here:

6.82 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

9.7%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.8%
State:

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

13.0%
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
Local Libraries 0$0 1$2,298
Other Government Administration 0$0 11$3,118
Totals for Government 0$0 12$5,417

Walnut Hill government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $193,000 ($2075.27)
    Central Staff Services: $28,000 ($301.08)
    Regular Highways: $10,000 ($107.53)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($53.76)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $15,000 ($161.29)

Walnut Hill government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($21.51)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($10.75)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $206,000 ($2215.05)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $32,000 ($344.09)
    Highways: $3,000 ($32.26)
  • Tax - Other Selective Sales: $3,000 ($32.26)
    Property: $2,000 ($21.51)
    Other License: $2,000 ($21.51)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $312,000 ($3354.84)

Strongest AM radio stations in Walnut Hill:

  • WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WMIX (940 AM; 5 kW; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING CO OF ILLINOIS)
  • 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.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WJBD (1350 AM; 0 kW; SALEM, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WMCL (1060 AM; 2 kW; MCLEANSBORO, IL; Owner: DANA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WGGH (1150 AM; 5 kW; MARION, IL)

Strongest FM radio stations in Walnut Hill:

  • WJBD-FM (100.1 FM; SALEM, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WRXX (95.3 FM; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WIBV (102.1 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: BENJAMIN STRATEMEYER)
  • WBMV (89.7 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC)
  • WDML (106.9 FM; WOODLAWN, IL; Owner: VOLUNTEER BROADCASTING OF ILLINOIS)
  • WVSI (88.9 FM; MT. VERNON, IL; Owner: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WDLJ (97.5 FM; BREESE, IL; Owner: KM RADIO OF BREESE, L.L.C.)
  • WNSV (104.7 FM; NASHVILLE, IL; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)
  • WCXO (96.7 FM; CARLYLE, IL; Owner: CLINTON COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K201FL (88.1 FM; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • W217AK (91.3 FM; SALEM, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WJAF-LP (103.7 FM; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: DAY STAR CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING)

TV broadcast stations around Walnut Hill:

  • W29CI (Channel 29; SALEM, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WPXS (Channel 13; MT. VERNON, IL; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
  • WSIU-TV (Channel 8; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 66ft / 20.1mTotal length
  • 10,475Total average daily traffic
  • 842Total average daily truck traffic
  • 11,946Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Walnut Hill, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31900-1909
  • 11970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 32000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Walnut Hill, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Rob Witzel, West Side Of N. Krupp Lane (County Rd 400 E) (Lat: 38.470111 Lon: -89.070389), Type: 35.1, Structure height: 17081 m, Overall height: 27.4 m, Registrant: Netwitz Internet Services, Inc., Robwitz@netwitz.Net, , 3221977 Centr-alia, Phone: (618) 533-5447

  • Alyssa Culver, 362 Snow Road (Lat: 38.487417 Lon: -89.016694), Type: 60.6, Structure height: 17121 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Harmoni Towers, LLC, Regulatory@harmonitowers.Com, Suite 200, Littl-e Rock, Phone: (501) 621-0521

  • Rob Witzel, West Side Of N. Krupp Lane (County Rd 400 E) (Lat: 38.470111 Lon: -89.070389), Type: 35.1, Structure height: 17081 m, Overall height: 27.4 m, Registrant: Netwitz Internet Services, Inc., Robwitz@netwitz.Net, , 3221977 Centr-alia, Phone: (618) 533-5447

  • Rob Witzel, West Side Of N. Krupp Lane (County Rd 400 E) (Lat: 38.470111 Lon: -89.070389), Type: 35.1, Structure height: 17081 m, Overall height: 27.4 m, Registrant: Netwitz Internet Services, Inc., Robwitz@netwitz.Net, , 3221977 Centr-alia, Phone: (618) 533-5447

  • Michael Trottier, 362 Snow Road (Lat: 38.487417 Lon: -89.016694), Type: 59.4, Structure height: 17121 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Harmoni Towers, LLC, Regulatory@harmonitowers.Com, Suite 200, Littl-e Rock, Phone: (501) 621-0521

  • Alyssa Culver, 362 Snow Road (Lat: 38.487417 Lon: -89.016694), Type: 59.4, Structure height: 17121 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Licensee ID: L, Registrant: Harmoni Towers, LLC, Regulatory@harmonitowers.Com, Suite 200, Littl-e Rock, Phone: (501) 621-0521


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Cor Of Walnut Hill Rd & Hwy 51 (Lat: 38.503944 Lon: -89.127306), Type: Building, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 4 m, Call Sign: KNNK340,
    Assigned Frequencies: 453.825 MHz, Grant Date: 02/09/1996, Expiration Date: 02/09/2001, Cancellation Date: 04/15/2001, Certifier: James E Mimlitz, Registrant: Walnut Hill, Village Of, 924 Cody Rd, Walnut Hill, IL 62893, Phone: (618) 532-8569, Fax: (618) 532-7694


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • WalnutHillRoss, Lat: 38.477750 Lon: -88.965583, Type: Tank, Structure height: 203.3 m, Overall height: 204.3 m, Call Sign: WQQR842,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 02/20/2013, Expiration Date: 12/27/2022, Cancellation Date: 01/17/2023, Certifier: Robert C Witzel, Registrant: Netwitz Internet Services, Inc., 415 E. Calumet St., Centralia, IL 62801, Phone: (618) 533-5447, Fax: (618) 533-6707, Email:

  • Race Track, No Exact Street Adress (Lat: 38.492778 Lon: -89.031500), Type: Tank, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WRUL515,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz... (+22 more), Grant Date: 09/08/2022, Expiration Date: 09/08/2032, Certifier: Corey Hauer, Registrant: Gigfire LLC, 69 Teahouse St, Las Vegas, NV 89138, Phone: (507) 318-0143, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: KB9OWZ, Licensee ID: L01183049, Grant Date: 10/26/2016, Expiration Date: 11/14/2026, Certifier: Shawn M Davis, Registrant: Shawn M Davis, 3446 Bernard Rd, Walnut Hill, IL 62893

  • Call Sign: N9VQG, Licensee ID: L00749240, Grant Date: 11/02/2023, Expiration Date: 12/21/2033, Certifier: Frederick W Jones, Registrant: Rick W Jones, 20299 N Springer Church Ln, Walnut Hill, IL 62893

  • Call Sign: KC9EKL, Licensee ID: L00704408, Grant Date: 06/20/2003, Expiration Date: 06/20/2013, Cancellation Date: 06/24/2015, Certifier: Tammy J Landes, Registrant: Tammy J Landes, 469 Myers Rd, Walnut Hill, IL 62893

  • Call Sign: KD9CMH, Licensee ID: L01904210, Grant Date: 11/12/2014, Expiration Date: 11/12/2024, Certifier: Beau A Meyer, Registrant: Beau A Meyer, Walnut Hill, IL 62893

  • Call Sign: KD9GSP, Licensee ID: L02043158, Grant Date: 08/03/2016, Expiration Date: 08/03/2026, Certifier: Susan M Walker, Registrant: Susan M Walker, 1567 Jeff Rd, Walnut Hill, IL 62893

  • Call Sign: KD9GSR, Licensee ID: L02043160, Grant Date: 08/03/2016, Expiration Date: 08/03/2026, Certifier: Terry W Walker, Registrant: Terry W Walker, 1567 Jeff Rd, Walnut Hill, IL 62893


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Walnut Hill, IL
  • 94.6%Utility gas
  • 2.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.7%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Walnut Hill, IL
  • 100.0%Electricity


Walnut Hill compared to Illinois state average:

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