Iroquois, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 130 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -37.2%
Males: 50  (38.8%)
Females: 80  (61.2%)
Median resident age:

46.0 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 60945, 60970.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,680 (it was $35,781 in 2000)
Iroquois:

$58,680
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,068 (it was $16,624 in 2000)

Iroquois village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $98,914 (it was $47,400 in 2000)
Iroquois:

$98,914
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $142,513; detached houses: $145,097; townhouses or other attached units: $101,421; in 2-unit structures: $149,065; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $62,961; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $245,435; mobile homes: $35,369

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,028.

March 2022 cost of living index in Iroquois: 85.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 17.6%
(23.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 2.1% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Iroquois, IL (2022)
    • 17572.9%White alone
    • 6225.8%Two or more races
    • 145.8%Black alone

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Iroquois, Illinois as of May 20, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Iroquois is 55 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (32.9%), American (24.3%), Irish (20.0%), French Canadian (5.7%), English (2.9%), Swedish (2.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/05/1894

Elevation: 660 feet

Land area: 0.60 square miles.

Population density: 217 people per square mile   (very low).

Iroquois, Illinois map

1 resident is foreign born

This village:

0.4%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,310 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,740 (1.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lafayette, IN (47.1 miles , pop. 56,397).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (70.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Sheldon, IL (2.0 miles ),
Donovan, IL (2.1 miles ),
Kentland, IN (2.9 miles ),
Watseka, IL (3.0 miles ),
Beaverville, IL (3.1 miles ),
Martinton, IL (3.1 miles ),
Morocco, IN (3.3 miles ),
Woodland, IL (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 40.83 N, Longitude: 87.58 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 815

Distribution of median household income in Iroquois, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Iroquois, IL in 2022
Iroquois satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $90,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $145,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $15,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $90,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Iroquois, IL residents
Average permit cost in Iroquois, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.8%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +8 (+4.0%).
Most common industries in Iroquois, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Truck transportation (10.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (8.5%)
  • Construction (7.4%)
  • Health care (7.4%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (6.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Truck transportation (16.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (14.3%)
  • Construction (9.5%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (9.5%)
  • Paper (7.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.8%)
  • Printing & related support activities (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (13.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (11.5%)
  • Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers (5.8%)
  • Construction (5.8%)
  • Truck transportation (5.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.8%)
Most common occupations in Iroquois, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.4%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.4%)
  • Cashiers (4.3%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (19.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (16.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.9%)
  • Printing workers (7.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (13.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.7%)
  • Cashiers (7.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (5.8%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (5.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.8%)

Average climate in Iroquois, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

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

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 32.9 miles away from the Iroquois village center killed 18 people and injured 285 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/15/1968, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.3 miles away from the village center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Iroquois-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 65% 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 165.1 miles away from Iroquois 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 139.7 miles away from Iroquois center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 165.2 miles away from Iroquois center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 196.8 miles away from Iroquois 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 163.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 157.0 miles away from Iroquois 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 Iroquois County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 5, Floods: 3, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Iroquois topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Iroquois:

  • SHELDON HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; SHELDON, IL)
  • WATSEKA REHAB AND HLTH CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; WATSEKA, IL)
  • KENTLAND NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; KENTLAND, IN)
  • FORD IROQUOIS PUBLIC HEALTH DE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; WATSEKA, IL)
  • IROQUOIS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; WATSEKA, IL)
  • IROQUOIS RESIDENT HOME, THE (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; WATSEKA, IL)
  • SUGAR CREEK CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; WATSEKA, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Iroquois:

  • Kankakee Community College (about 24 miles; Kankakee, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,969)
  • Olivet Nazarene University (about 28 miles; Bourbonnais, IL; FT enrollment: 4,731)
  • Governors State University (about 44 miles; University Park, IL; FT enrollment: 4,043)
  • Purdue University-Main Campus (about 45 miles; West Lafayette, IN; FT enrollment: 38,271)
  • Prairie State College (about 49 miles; Chicago Heights, IL; FT enrollment: 4,050)
  • Danville Area Community College (about 49 miles; Danville, IL; FT enrollment: 2,229)
  • Indiana University-Northwest (about 53 miles; Gary, IN; FT enrollment: 4,390)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Concord Fire Protection District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Iroquois County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

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

IROQUOIS CAFE (Population served: 90, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-13-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (NOV-08-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2009 and DEC-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (JAN-05-2010), St Compliance achieved (JAN-09-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between APR-2009 and JUN-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (APR-20-2009), St Compliance achieved (APR-30-2009)
Average household size:
This village:

2.1 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

60.8%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

6.8%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Iroquois (2011 data):

  • Iroquois Farmers State Bank: at 111 W Lincoln St, branch established on 1919/01/01. Info updated 2010/05/11: Bank assets: $84.9 mil, Deposits: $76.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: S & H Holdings, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Iroquois:

Marital status in Iroquois, IL
  • Never married: 48.5%
  • Now married: 39.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

For population 25 years and over in Iroquois:

  • High school or higher: 98.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.1
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Iroquois, IL (based on Iroquois County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,17638
Mainline Protestant4,54927
Catholic3,8909
Other932
None14,010-
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: 9
Iroquois County:

2.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Iroquois County:

0.66 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
This county:

3.97 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 25
This county:

8.27 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

9.1%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Iroquois County:

27.3%
Illinois:

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

19.6%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

43.8%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Iroquois:

56.2%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

21.2
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Iroquois:

33.3%
State:

20.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.5
State:

6.8

General health condition:
Iroquois:

58.3%
State:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Iroquois:

95.0%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Iroquois, 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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,300
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$5,650
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$849
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$1,329
Totals for Government 0$0 11$9,128

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

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $17,000 ($130.77)
    Solid Waste Management: $16,000 ($123.08)
    Parks and Recreation: $9,000 ($69.23)
    Central Staff Services: $8,000 ($61.54)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($23.08)
    Sewerage: $3,000 ($23.08)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($7.69)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($7.69)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $6,000 ($46.15)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($61.54)
    Other: $2,000 ($15.38)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $26,000 ($200.00)
    Highways: $4,000 ($30.77)
    Electric Utilities: $1,000 ($7.69)
  • Tax - Property: $14,000 ($107.69)
    Other Selective Sales: $4,000 ($30.77)
    Other License: $1,000 ($7.69)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $37,000 ($284.62)

Strongest AM radio stations in Iroquois:

  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGFA (1360 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WATSEKA, IL; Owner: IROQUOIS COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WIND (560 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Iroquois:

  • WIVR (101.7 FM; KENTLAND, IN; Owner: MILNER BROADCASTING ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WGFA-FM (94.1 FM; WATSEKA, IL; Owner: IROQUOIS COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVLI (95.1 FM; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: MILNER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WIBN (98.1 FM; EARL PARK, IN; Owner: BROTHERS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WONU (89.7 FM; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Iroquois:

  • W34CD (Channel 34; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WYIN (Channel 56; GARY, IN; Owner: NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)

Iroquois fatal accident list:

Jul 24, 2015 07:20 AM, Iroquois St, Lat: 40.824714, Lon: -87.584903, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 23, 2014 08:11 PM, Cr-1600, Cr1900, Lat: 40.785772, Lon: -87.825275, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Nov 11, 2010 04:13 AM, Us-52, Lat: 40.829478, Lon: -87.586708, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 22, 1989 03:50 PM, 52, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 33ft / 10.3mTotal length
  • $65,000Total costs
  • 1,225Total average daily traffic
  • 253Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,486Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Timothy L Milner, Intersection Of County Roads 2400n And 2850e (Lat: 40.864472 Lon: -87.587250), Type: 137.2, Overall height: 135.6 m, Registrant: Milner Broadcasting Enterprises, LLC, Howard@keynet.Net, , Bourb-onnais, Phone: (815) 937-1722

  • Timothy Milner, Intersection Of County Roads 2400n And 2850e (Lat: 40.864472 Lon: -87.587250), Type: 137.2, Overall height: 135.6 m, Registrant: Milner Broadcasting Enterprises, LLC, Howard@keynet.Net, , Bourb-onnais, Phone: (815) 937-1722

  • Timothy L Milner, Intersection Of County Roads 2400n And 2850e (Lat: 40.864472 Lon: -87.587250), Type: 137.2, Structure height: 17075 m, Overall height: 135.6 m, Registrant: Milner Broadcasting Enterprises, LLC, Doit1231@aol.Com, , Bourb-onnais, Phone: (815) 933-9287

  • Tim Milner, Intersection Of County Roads 2400n And 2850e (Lat: 40.864472 Lon: -87.587250), Type: 137.2, Structure height: 17075 m, Overall height: 135.6 m, Registrant: Milner Media Partners, LLC, Doit1231@aol.Com, , 758 Bourb-onnais, Phone: (815) 933-9287


FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 40.864444 Lon: -87.587222, Call Sign: WPZB210,
    Assigned Frequencies: 455.250 MHz, 455.350 MHz, Grant Date: 12/17/2003, Expiration Date: 08/01/2028, Certifier: Timothy Milner, Registrant: Milner Broadcasting Enterprises, LLC, 292 N. Convent, Bourbonnais, IL 60914, Phone: (815) 933-9287, Fax: (815) 933-8696, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 300 W Of Hamilton St (Lat: 40.826417 Lon: -87.581972), Call Sign: KBZ756,
    Assigned Frequencies: 150.995 MHz, Grant Date: 06/05/2002, Expiration Date: 06/05/2012, Cancellation Date: 08/11/2012, Registrant: Spectrum Pro, Baraboo, WI 53913, Phone: (608) 356-7257, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KC9OQQ, Licensee ID: L01446417, Grant Date: 11/19/2008, Expiration Date: 11/19/2018, Cancellation Date: 11/20/2020, Certifier: Gery A Johnston, Registrant: Gery A Johnston, 101 Se Chestnut, Iroquois, IL 60945


Most common first names in Iroquois, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John575.4 years
James468.5 years
Edna382.3 years
Henry374.0 years
Charles378.3 years
Marie383.7 years
Ruth382.7 years
Alice276.0 years
Helen291.9 years
Frank286.0 years
Most common last names in Iroquois, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Easter581.8 years
Mccarty584.4 years
Strand489.3 years
Baker375.6 years
Taylor377.3 years
Hill283.5 years
Griffin281.0 years
Clark287.0 years
Bean283.5 years
Bertrand272.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Iroquois, IL
  • 93.9%Utility gas
  • 3.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.4%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Iroquois, IL
  • 75.0%Utility gas
  • 25.0%Electricity


Iroquois compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage 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 below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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