Valley City, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 13 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -7.1%
 
Males: (40.5%)
Females: (59.5%)
Median resident age:

42.8 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 62340

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-652,004,470 (it was $41,250 in 2000)
Valley City $-652,004,470
IL $76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $14,867 (it was $6,833 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-701,519,587 (it was $27,500 in 2000)
Valley City $-701,519,587
IL $251,600
March 2022 cost of living index in Valley City: 84.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 68.4%
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Ancestries: Irish (46.7%), German (26.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 04/11/1956

Elevation: 450 feet

Land area: 0.20 square miles.

Population density: 66 people per square mile   (very low).

Valley City, Illinois map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Valley City village:

0.0% ($0)
Illinois:

1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, IL (53.6 miles , pop. 111,454).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (77.8 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (214.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Griggsville, IL (2.0 miles ),
Naples, IL (2.0 miles),
Florence, IL (2.4 miles),
Detroit, IL (2.5 miles),
Bluffs, IL (2.6 miles ),
Perry, IL (2.7 miles ),
Exeter, IL (2.9 miles),
Milton, IL (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 39.71 N, Longitude: 90.65 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 217

Distribution of median household income in Valley City, IL in 2022

Valley City satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.8%
Illinois:

4.2%

Average climate in Valley City, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Valley City-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 53% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/24/1961, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 26.4 miles away from the Valley City village center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/13/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 49.6 miles away from the village center injured 45 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Valley City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 261% 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 172.1 miles away from Valley City center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 172.1 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 160.4 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 185.8 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 195.2 miles away from Valley 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 173.0 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 Pike County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 17, Storms: 15, Tornadoes: 4, Snows: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 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 Valley City:

  • ILLINI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • KEPLEY HOUSE (Hospital, about 11 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • PIKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • PITTSFIELD MANOR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • EASTSIDE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Valley City:

  • Western Illinois University (about 53 miles; Macomb, IL; Full-time enrollment: 10,755)
  • University of Illinois at Springfield (about 56 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 3,748)
  • Lincoln Land Community College (about 56 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 5,460)
  • Lewis and Clark Community College (about 58 miles; Godfrey, IL; FT enrollment: 4,189)
  • Lindenwood University (about 64 miles; Saint Charles, MO; FT enrollment: 11,117)
  • St Charles Community College (about 66 miles; Cottleville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,302)
  • University of Missouri-St Louis (about 72 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 10,322)

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Cemetery: Valley City Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Pike 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:

1.6 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

37.5%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Valley City:

Marital status in Valley City, IL
  • Never married: 14.2%
  • Now married: 24.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 17.6%
  • Divorced: 44.0%

For population 25 years and over in Valley City:

  • High school or higher: 80.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 60.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Valley City, IL (based on Pike County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,38334
Mainline Protestant1,77816
Catholic3641
Other2222
None9,683-
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
This county:

3.00 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
Pike County:

6.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
Pike County:

9.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.1%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.0%
Illinois:

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

7.6%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$256
Financial Administration 0$0 1$83
Totals for Government 0$0 6$339

Strongest AM radio stations in Valley City:

  • 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.)
  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WGEM (1440 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WLDS (1180 AM; daytime; 1 kW; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Valley City:

  • WIPA (89.3 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF IL AT SPRINGFIELD)
  • WBBA-FM (97.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: BROWN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KGRC (92.9 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WEAI (107.1 FM; LYNNVILLE, IL; Owner: JERDON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPWQ (106.7 FM; MOUNT STERLING, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W202AV (88.3 FM; WHITE HALL, IL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WVIL (101.3 FM; VIRGINIA, IL; Owner: MARK J. LANGSTON)
  • KJFM (102.1 FM; LOUISIANA, MO; Owner: FOXFIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJVO (105.5 FM; SOUTH JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: MORGAN COUNTY B/CASTING CO., INC.)
  • WRLJ (88.3 FM; WHITE HALL, IL; Owner: CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY RADIO, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Valley City:

  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • W49BS (Channel 49; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W53BP (Channel 53; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WTJR (Channel 16; QUINCY, IL; Owner: BELIEVER'S BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Valley City fatal accident list:

Apr 25, 2004 00:19 AM, Cr 21, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 17Number of bridges
  • 548ft / 167mTotal length
  • $76,000Total costs
  • 54,050Total average daily traffic
  • 19,603Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Valley City, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 161980-1989
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Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Valley City, IL
  • 58.3%Utility gas
  • 41.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Valley City, IL
  • 100.0%Electricity


Valley City 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 significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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