Good Hope, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 355 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -14.5%
 
Males: 180  (51.0%)
Females: 175  (49.0%)
Median resident age:

35.9 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 61438.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $60,514 (it was $37,386 in 2000)
Good Hope:

$60,514
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,379 (it was $14,555 in 2000)

Good Hope village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $96,284 (it was $55,800 in 2000)
Good Hope:

$96,284
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $98,591; detached houses: $102,485; mobile homes: $71,978

Median gross rent in 2022: $776.

March 2022 cost of living index in Good Hope: 83.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.3%
(7.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 9.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 14.3% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Good Hope, IL (2022)
    • 38894.6%White alone
    • 112.7%Hispanic
    • 51.2%Two or more races

Races in Good Hope detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (29.9%), American (15.9%), English (15.9%), Irish (6.4%), Norwegian (5.1%), Scottish (4.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 08/22/1894

Elevation: 714 feet

Land area: 0.29 square miles.

Population density: 1,204 people per square mile   (low).

Good Hope, Illinois map

5 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.2%
Illinois:

12.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,063 (2.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,562 (2.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Peoria, IL (57.1 miles , pop. 112,936).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (135.5 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (179.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Sciota, IL (2.0 miles),
Macomb, IL (2.6 miles ),
Bardolph, IL (2.7 miles ),
Bushnell, IL (3.0 miles ),
Blandinsville, IL (3.2 miles ),
Colchester, IL (3.3 miles ),
Prairie City, IL (3.5 miles ),
Roseville, IL (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 40.56 N, Longitude: 90.68 W

Area code: 309

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

4.1%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Good Hope, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (19.8%)
  • Health care (12.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.8%)
  • Construction (5.7%)
  • Public administration (5.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (13.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.4%)
  • Construction (8.5%)
  • Public administration (8.5%)
  • Gasoline stations (5.7%)
  • Health care (5.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (27.9%)
  • Health care (20.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.8%)
  • Personal & laundry services (5.8%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (3.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.5%)
Most common occupations in Good Hope, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Cashiers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (12.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)
  • Cashiers (5.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (12.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (12.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (4.7%)

Average climate in Good Hope, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Good Hope-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 65% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/13/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.6 miles away from the Good Hope village center injured 45 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/21/1957, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.6 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Good Hope-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 175% 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 208.2 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 208.2 miles away from Good Hope 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 191.0 miles away from Good Hope center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 235.9 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 242.4 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 208.5 miles away from Good Hope 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 McDonough County (9) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Snows: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Good Hope topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Good Hope:

  • COUNTRYVIEW CC OF MACOMB (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; MACOMB, IL)
  • FMC - MACOMB (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; MACOMB, IL)
  • MDH HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; MACOMB, IL)
  • MC DONOUGH DISTRICT HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; MACOMB, IL)
  • MDH HOSPICE,THE (Hospital, about 8 miles away; MACOMB, IL)
  • WESLEY VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; MACOMB, IL)
  • WESLEY VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; MACOMB, IL)

Amtrak station near Good Hope:

  • 7 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 Good Hope:

  • Western Illinois University (about 7 miles; Macomb, IL; Full-time enrollment: 10,755)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 32 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Bradley University (about 57 miles; Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,152)
  • Illinois Central College (about 62 miles; East Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 7,158)
  • Black Hawk College (about 65 miles; Moline, IL; FT enrollment: 5,086)
  • Augustana College (about 66 miles; Rock Island, IL; FT enrollment: 2,555)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 67 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)

Public elementary/middle school in Good Hope:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Good Hope - Sciota Fire Protection District Station 1 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Good Hope: Good Hope United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

McDonough 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:

2.2 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

62.6%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.0%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Good Hope:

Marital status in Good Hope, IL
  • Never married: 35.7%
  • Now married: 39.8%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 8.5%
  • Divorced: 15.5%

For population 25 years and over in Good Hope:

  • High school or higher: 97.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.7
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Good Hope, IL (based on McDonough County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant4,38121
Evangelical Protestant4,21027
Other2,1034
Catholic1,4453
Black Protestant571
None20,416-
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: 6
McDonough County:

1.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
McDonough County:

0.30 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
This county:

5.15 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 35
This county:

10.60 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

7.8%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.4%
Illinois:

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

11.7%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

50.5%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

46.5%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Good Hope:

28.8
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Good Hope:

23.6%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Good Hope:

5.6%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

32.8%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Here:

57.5%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

75.2%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Good Hope, 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
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$1,158
Financial Administration 0$0 1$868
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$45
Totals for Government 0$0 3$2,071

Good Hope government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $137,000 ($385.92)
    Water Utilities: $51,000 ($143.66)
    Solid Waste Management: $31,000 ($87.32)
    Sewerage: $29,000 ($81.69)
    Regular Highways: $24,000 ($67.61)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $17,000 ($47.89)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($8.45)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $6,000 ($16.90)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $56,000 ($157.75)

Good Hope government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $35,000 ($98.59)
    Sewerage: $28,000 ($78.87)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $578,000 ($1628.17)
    Water Utilities: $288,000 ($811.27)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $38,000 ($107.04)
    Interest Earnings: $16,000 ($45.07)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $100,000 ($281.69)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $65,000 ($183.10)
    Highways: $10,000 ($28.17)
  • Tax - Property: $12,000 ($33.80)
    Other License: $1,000 ($2.82)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $454,000 ($1278.87)

Strongest AM radio stations in Good Hope:

  • WLRB (1510 AM; daytime; 1 kW; MACOMB, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • 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.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, 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.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Good Hope:

  • WKAI-FM (100.1 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WIUM (91.3 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WJEQ (102.7 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: CENTRAL ILLINOIS BROADCASTING INC)
  • WLMD (104.7 FM; BUSHNELL, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMQZ (104.1 FM; COLCHESTER, IL; Owner: COLCHESTER RADIO, INC.)
  • WNLF (95.9 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: NANCY L. FOSTER)
  • 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)
  • WMOI (97.7 FM; MONMOUTH, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WIUS (88.3 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WTND-LP (106.3 FM; MACOMB, IL; Owner: T AND D COMMUNICATIONS)

TV broadcast stations around Good Hope:

  • 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
  • 16Number of bridges
  • 108ft / 33.0mTotal length
  • 35,750Total average daily traffic
  • 5,392Total average daily truck traffic
  • 29,824Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Good Hope, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 1Before 1900
  • 11970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 61990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Good Hope, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Good Hope)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1/2 Mi W (Lat: 40.551694 Lon: -90.769861), Call Sign: WZB394,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.945 MHz, Grant Date: 01/21/2022, Expiration Date: 02/21/2032, Certifier: Dean Ruebush, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E # 501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: N9IA, Licensee ID: L00274839, Grant Date: 03/02/2017, Expiration Date: 05/29/2027, Certifier: David R Patton, Registrant: David R Patton, 205 N. Union St., Good Hope, IL 61438

  • Call Sign: KB1GAT, Licensee ID: L00306344, Grant Date: 10/06/2020, Expiration Date: 12/16/2030, Certifier: Carol B Patton, Registrant: Carol B Patton, Good Hope, IL 61438

  • Call Sign: NN1N, Previous Call Sign: NT1N, Licensee ID: L00734321, Grant Date: 08/29/2013, Expiration Date: 09/12/2023, Cancellation Date: 03/08/2022, Certifier: David C Patton, Registrant: David C Patton, Good Hope, IL 61438

  • Call Sign: KC9NYA, Licensee ID: L01292057, Grant Date: 05/11/2018, Expiration Date: 07/14/2028, Certifier: David R Hainline, Registrant: David R Hainline, 19525 E 1100th St, Good Hope, IL 61438

  • Call Sign: K4VX, Previous Call Sign: KC1ETA, Licensee ID: L01987151, Grant Date: 04/04/2017, Expiration Date: 04/04/2027, Certifier: David C Patton, Registrant: Hannibal Hill Radio Society, Good Hope, IL 61438

  • Call Sign: KW9A, Previous Call Sign: NN1N, Licensee ID: L00734321, Grant Date: 03/08/2022, Expiration Date: 03/08/2032, Certifier: David C Patton, Registrant: David C Patton, Good Hope, IL 61438


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: WALKER LEWIS JED QUAD CTY CHLNGR II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 154JG, N154JG, N-154JG, Serial Number: CH2-0388W0293, Year manufactured: 1993, Airworthiness Date: 07/27/1993, Certificate Issue Date: 01/10/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Thomas L Todd, 18234 E 1300th St, Good Hope, IL 61438

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 6. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 20 took place in 2008, and the least - 0 in 2005. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Good Hope, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (41.2%), and Structure Fires (34.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Good Hope, IL
    • 4241.2%Outside Fires
    • 3534.3%Structure Fires
    • 1514.7%Other
    • 109.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Good Hope, IL
Most common first names in Good Hope, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John774.4 years
William770.8 years
George575.0 years
Dorothy580.8 years
Robert470.3 years
Dale475.2 years
Ronald366.3 years
Alice379.7 years
Harold378.7 years
Thomas379.4 years
Most common last names in Good Hope, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Mesecher674.5 years
Smith664.7 years
Fox576.4 years
Payne571.4 years
Ruebush588.0 years
Harper482.7 years
Billeter479.5 years
Geltmacher485.2 years
Moore477.7 years
Taylor479.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Good Hope, IL
  • 84.4%Utility gas
  • 12.8%Electricity
  • 2.8%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Good Hope, IL
  • 80.0%Utility gas
  • 16.7%Electricity
  • 3.3%Solar energy


Good Hope 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 above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
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