Fidelity, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 98 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -6.7%
 
Males: 44  (45.2%)
Females: 54  (54.8%)
Median resident age:

39.9 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 62030

Estimated median household income in 2022: $42,177 (it was $17,500 in 2000)
Fidelity:

$42,177
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $10,614 (it was $7,798 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $98,914 (it was $13,200 in 2000)
Fidelity:

$98,914
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $47,036; detached houses: $40,961; mobile homes: $59,815
March 2022 cost of living index in Fidelity: 90.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.7%

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  • Races in Fidelity, IL (2022)
    • 5980.8%White alone
    • 1317.8%Asian alone
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Ancestries: German (9.1%), American (4.5%), English (4.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/05/1882

Elevation: 630 feet

Land area: 0.11 square miles.

Population density: 878 people per square mile   (low).

Fidelity, Illinois map

13 residents are foreign born (16.2% Asia).

This village:

17.6%
Illinois:

14.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Fidelity village:

1.6% ($210)
Illinois:

1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Florissant, MO (26.2 miles , pop. 50,497).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (36.7 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (227.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Medora, IL (1.4 miles ),
Shipman, IL (2.6 miles ),
Brighton, IL (2.8 miles ),
Rockbridge, IL (2.9 miles),
Chesterfield, IL (3.0 miles ),
Jerseyville, IL (3.0 miles ),
Kane, IL (3.2 miles ),
Royal Lakes, IL (3.4 miles)

Latitude: 39.15 N, Longitude: 90.16 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 618

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

Fidelity satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Fidelity, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Gasoline stations (14.3%)
  • Educational services (14.3%)
  • Construction (10.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.7%)
  • Health care (10.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.1%)
  • Printing & related support activities (7.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (21.4%)
  • Construction (21.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (14.3%)
  • Lumber & other construction materials merchant wholesalers (14.3%)
  • Printing & related support activities (14.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (14.3%)
  • Food (0.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Gasoline stations (28.6%)
  • Educational services (28.6%)
  • Health care (21.4%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (14.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (7.1%)
Most common occupations in Fidelity, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cashiers (10.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.1%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (21.4%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (14.3%)
  • Carpenters (14.3%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (14.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (14.3%)
  • Printing workers (14.3%)
  • Construction laborers (7.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (21.4%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (14.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (14.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (14.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (14.3%)
  • Bus drivers (14.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.1%)

Average climate in Fidelity, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 93.6. This is worse than average.

City:

93.6
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 6.00. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.00
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.894. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 5.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.894
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.7
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.1. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.1
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0171. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 17.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0171
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

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

On 1/24/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.3 miles away from the Fidelity village center killed 3 people and injured 216 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1981, a category F4 tornado 25.8 miles away from the village center injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Fidelity-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 275% 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 132.0 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 132.1 miles away from the city 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 124.7 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 141.7 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 152.1 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 133.4 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 Jersey County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Fidelity topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Fidelity:

  • ROBINGS MANOR REHAB AND HEALTH CARE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; BRIGHTON, IL)
  • DAVITA - JERSEYVILLE DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; JERSEYVILLE, IL)
  • JERSEYVILLE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; JERSEYVILLE, IL)
  • JERSEYVILLE NSG AND REHAB CENTER, INC (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; JERSEYVILLE, IL)
  • WILLOW ROSE REHAB AND HEALTH (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; JERSEYVILLE, IL)
  • GREENWOOD MANOR WEST (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; JERSEYVILLE, IL)
  • VAHLE TERRACE (Hospital, about 10 miles away; JERSEYVILLE, IL)

Amtrak stations near Fidelity:

  • 18 miles: CARLINVILLE (128 ALTON ST.) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.
  • 18 miles: ALTON (3400 COLLEGE AVE.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fidelity:

  • Lewis and Clark Community College (about 15 miles; Godfrey, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,189)
  • Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (about 27 miles; Edwardsville, IL; FT enrollment: 11,933)
  • Lindenwood University (about 32 miles; Saint Charles, MO; FT enrollment: 11,117)
  • University of Missouri-St Louis (about 32 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 10,322)
  • Ranken Technical College (about 36 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 2,134)
  • Washington University in St Louis (about 36 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 10,823)
  • Saint Louis University (about 37 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 11,606)

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Jersey 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:

2.6 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

77.3%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

9.1%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Fidelity:

Marital status in Fidelity, IL
  • Never married: 21.4%
  • Now married: 62.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 15.8%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Fidelity:

  • High school or higher: 68.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 12.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 34.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Fidelity, IL (based on Jersey County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,9626
Mainline Protestant3,17810
Evangelical Protestant2,45315
Other13
None10,391-
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: 3
Jersey County:

1.34 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.45 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Here:

2.68 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
Jersey County:

7.14 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

8.6%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Jersey County:

26.6%
Illinois:

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

15.7%
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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$122
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$770
Totals for Government 0$0 10$892

Strongest AM radio stations in Fidelity:

  • 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.)
  • 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.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • KFNS (590 AM; 1 kW; WOOD RIVER, IL; Owner: MISSOURI SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • WJBM (1480 AM; 0 kW; JERSEYVILLE, IL)
  • 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)
  • KATZ (1600 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBGZ (1570 AM; 1 kW; ALTON, IL)
  • KSIV (1320 AM; 5 kW; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fidelity:

  • WSIE (88.7 FM; EDWARDSVILLE, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES, S. ILLINOIS UNIV.)
  • KATZ-FM (100.3 FM; ALTON, IL; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WLCA (89.9 FM; GODFREY, IL; Owner: LEWIS & CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WMLL (104.1 FM; JERSEYVILLE, IL; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KSIV-FM (91.5 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KEZK-FM (102.5 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KIHT (96.3 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KSHE (94.7 FM; CRESTWOOD, MO; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KSLZ (107.7 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFUO-FM (99.1 FM; CLAYTON, MO; Owner: THE LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD)
  • KYKY (98.1 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WSSM (106.5 FM; GRANITE CITY, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KWMU (90.7 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: THE CURATORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI)
  • KSD (93.7 FM; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WOLG (95.9 FM; CARLINVILLE, IL; Owner: COVENANT NETWORK)
  • WIBI (91.1 FM; CARLINVILLE, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WVRV (101.1 FM; EAST ST. LOUIS, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WTPC (105.3 FM; ELSAH, IL; Owner: PRINCIPIA COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WFUN-FM (95.5 FM; BETHALTO, IL; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WTSG (90.1 FM; CARLINVILLE, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Fidelity:

  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KSDK (Channel 5; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: MULTIMEDIA KSDK, INC.)
  • KPLR-TV (Channel 11; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KPLR, INC.)
  • KTVI (Channel 2; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTVI LICENSE, INC.)
  • KDNL-TV (Channel 30; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KDNL LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KMOV (Channel 4; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KMOV-TV, INC.)
  • K40FF (Channel 40; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: EBC ST. LOUIS, INC.)
  • KPTN-LP (Channel 58; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KURT J. PETERSEN)
  • W50CH (Channel 50; ALTON, IL; Owner: LIBERTY CHRISTIAN CENTER)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 7.3mTotal length
  • 7,725Total average daily traffic
  • 880Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,310Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Fidelity, IL
  • 100.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Fidelity, IL
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Fidelity 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.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below 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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