Leonore, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 121 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +10.0%
 
Males: 63  (52.3%)
Females: 58  (47.7%)
Median resident age:

47.8 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 61332

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-624,316,819 (it was $36,250 in 2000)
Leonore $-624,316,819
IL $76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,320 (it was $19,465 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $85,691 (it was $51,500 in 2000)
Leonore:

$85,691
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $87,943; detached houses: $95,067; mobile homes: $27,695

Median gross rent in 2022: $980.

March 2022 cost of living index in Leonore: 87.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 18.2%

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  • Races in Leonore, IL (2022)
    • 12293.8%White alone
    • 43.1%Two or more races
    • 21.5%Hispanic



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Leonore, Illinois as of May 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Leonore is 89 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (33.3%), Slavic (22.8%), American (12.3%), Italian (12.3%), Irish (7.0%), English (5.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/15/1891

Elevation: 682 feet

Land area: 0.09 square miles.

Population density: 1,408 people per square mile   (low).

Leonore, Illinois map

2 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.8%
Illinois:

12.3%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Leonore village:

0.7% ($375)
Illinois:

1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Peoria, IL (46.1 miles , pop. 112,936).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (81.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Tonica, IL (2.2 miles ),
Lostant, IL (2.3 miles ),
Kangley, IL (2.5 miles ),
Grand Ridge, IL (2.9 miles ),
Oglesby, IL (2.9 miles ),
Streator, IL (3.0 miles ),
Cedar Point, IL (3.0 miles ),
Wenona, IL (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 41.19 N, Longitude: 88.98 W

Area code: 815

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

Leonore satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Leonore, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Food (16.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.0%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (8.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.0%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (6.0%)
  • Educational services (6.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (16.1%)
  • Food (12.9%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (9.7%)
  • Machinery (6.5%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (6.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.5%)
  • Chemicals (6.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Food (21.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (21.1%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (10.5%)
  • Paper (10.5%)
  • U. S. Postal service (10.5%)
  • Educational services (10.5%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.3%)
Most common occupations in Leonore, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (24.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.0%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (8.0%)
  • Top executives (4.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (22.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (16.1%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (12.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.5%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (26.3%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (21.1%)
  • Top executives (10.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (10.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (10.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.5%)
  • Computer specialists (5.3%)

Average climate in Leonore, 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 SO2 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 2.47. This is significantly better than average.

City:

2.47
U.S.:

72.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.380. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.380
U.S.:

1.515
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2010 was 9.49. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.49
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Leonore-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 72% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/13/2004, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 30.0 miles away from the Leonore village center injured 3 people.

On 8/28/1990, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 47.2 miles away from the village center killed 29 people and injured 350 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Leonore-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 93% 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 198.1 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 173.8 miles away from Leonore center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 198.1 miles away from Leonore center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 19.2 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 230.6 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) earthquake occurred 197.1 miles away from Leonore 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 La Salle County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Floods: 9, Tornadoes: 3, Snows: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Leonore topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Leonore:

  • PARKER NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; STREATOR, IL)
  • FMC - STREATOR (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; STREATOR, IL)
  • ST MARYS HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; STREATOR, IL)
  • ST MARY'S HSP EXT CARE FAC (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; STREATOR, IL)
  • HH SVC OF ST MARY'S HOSP (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; STREATOR, IL)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH-STREATOR (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; STREATOR, IL)
  • LA SALLE COUNTY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; OTTAWA, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Leonore:

  • Illinois Valley Community College (about 11 miles; Oglesby, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,747)
  • Illinois Central College (about 44 miles; East Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 7,158)
  • Heartland Community College (about 46 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 3,958)
  • Joliet Junior College (about 47 miles; Joliet, IL; FT enrollment: 11,401)
  • Illinois State University (about 48 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 18,804)
  • Bradley University (about 48 miles; Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,152)
  • Illinois Wesleyan University (about 49 miles; Bloomington, IL; FT enrollment: 2,323)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Leonore Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

La Salle 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:

2.3 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

57.9%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

7.0%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Leonore:

Marital status in Leonore, IL
  • Never married: 26.6%
  • Now married: 53.8%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 4.7%
  • Divorced: 13.8%

For population 25 years and over in Leonore:

  • High school or higher: 96.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.1%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.3
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Leonore, IL (based on La Salle County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic30,42929
Mainline Protestant12,96247
Evangelical Protestant9,47569
Other6899
None60,369-
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: 25
This county:

2.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Here:

0.36 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 61
La Salle County:

5.44 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 116
This county:

10.35 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

8.9%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
La Salle County:

27.1%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
La Salle County:

14.3%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Leonore:

48.7%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Leonore:

52.5%
State:

47.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.5
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Leonore:

9.0%
Illinois:

20.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Leonore:

7.0
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Leonore:

16.5%
State:

33.4%

General health condition:
Leonore:

66.0%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

87.8%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Leonore, 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
Other and Unallocable 0$0 6$123
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$248
Totals for Government 0$0 9$370

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

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $31,000 ($256.20)
    Water Utilities: $25,000 ($206.61)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($33.06)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $14,000 ($115.70)

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

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $15,000 ($123.97)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $22,000 ($181.82)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $20,000 ($165.29)
    Highways: $3,000 ($24.79)
  • Tax - Property: $12,000 ($99.17)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $161,000 ($1330.58)

Strongest AM radio stations in Leonore:

  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WLPO (1220 AM; 1 kW; LASALLE, IL; Owner: LASALLE COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WSPL (1250 AM; 0 kW; STREATOR, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WAUR (930 AM; 4 kW; SANDWICH, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LTD.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Leonore:

  • WWGN (88.9 FM; OTTAWA, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WALS (102.1 FM; OGLESBY, IL; Owner: LACO RADIO, INC.)
  • WSTQ (97.7 FM; STREATOR, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WYYS (106.1 FM; STREATOR, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBZG (100.9 FM; PERU, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WSOG (88.1 FM; SPRING VALLEY, IL; Owner: SPIRIT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WIVQ (103.3 FM; SPRING VALLEY, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WKOT (96.5 FM; MARSEILLES, IL; Owner: LASALLE COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WAJK (99.3 FM; LA SALLE, IL; Owner: LA SALLE COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WMKB (102.9 FM; EARLVILLE, IL; Owner: KM RADIO OF EARLVILLE, L.L.C.)
  • WRVY-FM (100.5 FM; HENRY, IL; Owner: WZOE, INC)
  • WNIW (91.3 FM; LA SALLE, IL; Owner: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WRKX (95.3 FM; OTTAWA, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WCFL (104.7 FM; MORRIS, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS DISTRICT COUNCIL OF ASSEMBL)
  • WJEZ (98.9 FM; DWIGHT, IL; Owner: LIVINGSTON COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WJDK-FM (95.7 FM; SENECA, IL; Owner: GRUNDY COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC)
  • WGLC-FM (100.1 FM; MENDOTA, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Leonore:

  • WWTO-TV (Channel 35; LASALLE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WYZZ-TV (Channel 43; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: WYZZ LICENSEE, INC.)
  • W51AF (Channel 51; LASALLE, ETC., IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN COMM. OF CHICAGOLAND, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 56ft / 16.7mTotal length
  • 900Total average daily traffic
  • 44Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,313Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Leonore, 100 Tabor St. (Lat: 41.190639 Lon: -88.982444), Type: Silo, Structure height: 56.6 m, Overall height: 58.8 m, Call Sign: WQTI687,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6345.49 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, Grant Date: 02/08/2024, Expiration Date: 02/11/2034, Certifier: Thomas J Templeton, Registrant: Lasalle County Sheriff, 1139 Franklin Grove Rd., Dixon, IL 61021, Phone: (815) 288-5315, Fax: (815) 288-3637, Email:

  • IL-LEONOR-CN-1, 100 Tabor St (Lat: 41.190722 Lon: -88.982222), Type: Silo, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WRKX892,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 03/02/2021, Expiration Date: 03/02/2031, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Leonore, IL
  • 85.5%Utility gas
  • 12.7%Electricity
  • 1.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Leonore, IL
  • 100.0%Utility gas


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