Rockwood, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 33 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -19.5%
 
Males: 12  (38.1%)
Females: 21  (61.9%)
Median resident age:

60.1 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 62280

Estimated median household income in 2022: $50,123 (it was $61,250 in 2000)
Rockwood:

$50,123
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,262 (it was $9,387 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $81,552 (it was $33,800 in 2000)
Rockwood:

$81,552
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $106,709; detached houses: $103,548; mobile homes: $125,223
March 2022 cost of living index in Rockwood: 81.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 9.1%

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Ancestries: American (42.8%), English (42.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/25/1896

Elevation: 380 feet

Land area: 0.21 square miles.

Population density: 156 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Rockwood village:

2.1% ($700)
Illinois:

1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Louis, MO (62.1 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (296.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Chester, IL (2.9 miles ),
Campbell Hill, IL (3.2 miles ),
Lithium, MO (3.2 miles),
Ava, IL (3.4 miles ),
Willisville, IL (3.4 miles ),
Steeleville, IL (3.4 miles ),
Perryville, MO (3.5 miles ),
Longtown, MO (3.5 miles)

Latitude: 37.84 N, Longitude: 89.70 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 618

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

Rockwood satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Illinois:

4.2%

Average climate in Rockwood, 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 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 76.2. This is about average.

City:

76.2
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2015 was 1.19. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 23.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.19
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 37.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.32. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.32
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Rockwood-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 92% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/18/1957, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 29.5 miles away from the Rockwood village center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 9/22/2006, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.2 miles away from the village center injured 5 people and caused $7 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rockwood-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 337% 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 107.2 miles away from Rockwood 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 47.3 miles away from Rockwood center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 107.2 miles away from Rockwood center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 88.5 miles away from Rockwood 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 119.5 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 105.1 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 Randolph County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 5, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Rockwood topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Rockwood:

  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 9 miles away; CHESTER, IL)
  • FMC - RANDOLPH COUNTY (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; CHESTER, IL)
  • CHESTER REHAB AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; CHESTER, IL)
  • THREE SPRINGS LODGE NURSING HOME, LLC (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CHESTER, IL)
  • INDEPENDENCE CARE CENTER OF PERRY COUNTY (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; PERRYVILLE, MO)
  • PERRY COUNTY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; PERRYVILLE, MO)
  • PERRY COUNTY DIALYSIS CENTERS (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; PERRYVILLE, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rockwood:

  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (about 28 miles; Carbondale, IL; Full-time enrollment: 14,539)
  • John A Logan College (about 34 miles; Carterville, IL; FT enrollment: 3,995)
  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 38 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; FT enrollment: 9,678)
  • Mineral Area College (about 43 miles; Park Hills, MO; FT enrollment: 2,837)
  • Rend Lake College (about 48 miles; Ina, IL; FT enrollment: 2,778)
  • Southwestern Illinois College (about 49 miles; Belleville, IL; FT enrollment: 9,085)
  • McKendree University (about 54 miles; Lebanon, IL; FT enrollment: 2,564)

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Randolph County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.8 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

66.7%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

13.3%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Rockwood:

Marital status in Rockwood, IL
  • Never married: 16.2%
  • Now married: 47.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 10.7%
  • Divorced: 25.8%

For population 25 years and over in Rockwood:

  • High school or higher: 77.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 23.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

20.3
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rockwood, IL (based on Randolph County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant9,74137
Catholic7,38110
Mainline Protestant4,35223
Black Protestant7073
Other2223
None11,073-
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: 8
Randolph County:

2.44 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

0.31 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Randolph County:

0.31 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
Randolph County:

5.49 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 26
Randolph County:

7.94 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

8.5%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.3%
Illinois:

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

19.7%
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$72
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$150
Totals for Government 0$0 7$222

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

  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $15,000 ($454.55)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($60.61)

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

  • Charges - Housing and Community Development: $3,000 ($90.91)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $8,000 ($242.42)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $7,000 ($212.12)
    Highways: $1,000 ($30.30)
  • Tax - Property: $3,000 ($90.91)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $92,000 ($2787.88)

Strongest AM radio stations in Rockwood:

  • 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.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • KSGM (980 AM; 1 kW; CHESTER, IL; Owner: DONZE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KZIM (960 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • WGGH (1150 AM; 5 kW; MARION, IL)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • KAPE (1550 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WHCO (1230 AM; 1 kW; SPARTA, IL; Owner: HIRSCH COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING CO.)
  • WMIX (940 AM; 5 kW; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING CO OF ILLINOIS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rockwood:

  • WXAN (103.9 FM; AVA, IL; Owner: HAROLD L. LAWDER)
  • WCIL-FM (101.5 FM; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: LYLE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KBDZ (93.1 FM; PERRYVILLE, MO; Owner: D/B/A DONZE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KEZS-FM (102.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KGMO (100.7 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WKIB (96.5 FM; ANNA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS)
  • KRCU (90.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WTAO-FM (105.1 FM; MURPHYSBORO, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WUEZ (95.1 FM; CARTERVILLE, IL; Owner: ZRG OF ILLINOIS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Rockwood:

  • KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • KBSI (Channel 23; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: KBSI LICENSEE L.P.)
  • WSIU-TV (Channel 8; CARBONDALE, IL; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • KCGI-CA (Channel 45; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)

Rockwood fatal accident list:

Oct 3, 2015 05:00 PM, Sr-3 (Great River Rd), Lat: 37.841944, Lon: -89.704450, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 52ft / 16.2mTotal length
  • $139,920,000Total costs
  • 8,335Total average daily traffic
  • 2,084Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,299Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Thomas E Jenkins, Rockwood Tower (Lat: 37.846111 Lon: -89.677778), Type: 60.0, Overall height: 60 m, Registrant: Us Army Corps Of Engineers, Thomas.E.Jenkins@usace.Army.Mil, , Pitts-burgh, Phone: (412) 395-7231

  • Thomas Jenkins, Rockwood Tower (Lat: 37.846111 Lon: -89.677778), Type: 60.0, Overall height: 60 m, Registrant: Us Army Corps Of Engineers, Thomas.E.Jenkins@usace.Army.Mil, , Pitts-burgh, Phone: (412) 395-7231

  • Thomas Jenkins, Rockwood Tower (Lat: 37.846111 Lon: -89.677778), Type: 60.0, Structure height: 17157 m, Overall height: 60 m, Registrant: Us Army Corps Of Engineers, Thomas.E.Jenkins@usace.Army.Mil, , Pitts-burgh, Phone: (412) 395-7231

  • Gina Cacciatore, 1.3 Mi West (Lat: 37.803000 Lon: -89.649500), Type: 75.0, Structure height: 17077 m, Overall height: 73.2 m, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, Networkregulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Gina Cacciatore, 1.3 Mi West (Lat: 37.803000 Lon: -89.649500), Type: 75.0, Structure height: 17077 m, Overall height: 73.2 m, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, Networkregulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070

  • Gina Cacciatore, 1.3 Mi West (Lat: 37.803000 Lon: -89.649500), Type: 75.0, Structure height: 17077 m, Overall height: 73.2 m, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, Network.Regulatory@verizonwireless.Com, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpha-retta, Phone: (770) 797-1070


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • JONES RIDGE, 701 Smokey Road (Lat: 37.803000 Lon: -89.649500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 73.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WPQT340,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6745.00 MHz, Grant Date: 09/14/2010, Expiration Date: 10/03/2020, Cancellation Date: 02/26/2014, Certifier: John T Scott Iii, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

  • JONES RIDGE, 701 Smokey Rd (Lat: 37.803000 Lon: -89.649500), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 73.2 m, Overall height: 79.3 m, Call Sign: WQUB608,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 05/28/2014, Expiration Date: 05/28/2024, Cancellation Date: 10/28/2014, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 3300 E. Renner Road #b3132, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (972) 907-1131, Email:

  • JCKSILAG, 1.3 Mi West (Lat: 37.803000 Lon: -89.649500), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 73.2 m, Overall height: 75 m, Call Sign: WRQT280, Licensee ID: L02347278,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 05/06/2022, Expiration Date: 05/06/2032, Certifier: Dave Mills, Registrant: Wisper Isp, LLC, 9711 Fuesser Road, Mascoutah, IL 62258, Phone: (618) 206-4190, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

2
  • Approx 0.25 Mi S Of Intersection Of Levee Rd And Cora Rd (Lat: 37.806389 Lon: -89.673056), Type: Rig, Structure height: 13 m, Overall height: 15 m, Call Sign: WQB512,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.275 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 156.325 MHz, 156.675 MHz, 156.725 MHz, 156.350 MHz, 156.500 MHz, 156.900 MHz, 156.950 MHz, 156.975 MHz, 157.025 MHz, Grant Date: 10/03/2011, Expiration Date: 10/30/2021, Cancellation Date: 01/01/2022, Certifier: Steven L Renn, Registrant: Transportation Technology Center, Inc., 55500 Dot Rd, Pueblo, CO 81001, Phone: (719) 584-0514, Fax: (719) 584-7145, Email:

  • Appox 0.25 Mi S Of Intersection Of Levee Rd And Cora Rd. (Lat: 37.806389 Lon: -89.673056), Type: Rig, Structure height: 13 m, Overall height: 15 m, Call Sign: WRUE446,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.275 MHz, 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 156.325 MHz, 156.675 MHz, 156.725 MHz, 156.350 MHz, 156.500 MHz, 156.900 MHz, 156.950 MHz, 156.975 MHz, 157.025 MHz, Grant Date: 08/17/2022, Expiration Date: 08/17/2032, Certifier: Cole Hunt, Registrant: Cdl Electric, 1308 N. Walnut, Pittsburg, KS 66762, Phone: (620) 231-6420, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: WB9WGA, Licensee ID: L01264152, Grant Date: 04/02/2007, Expiration Date: 05/05/2016, Cancellation Date: 05/08/2018, Certifier: William C Rendleman Sr, Registrant: William C Rendleman Sr, 364 Private Rd Fh, Rockwood, IL 62280

  • Call Sign: KC9QDQ, Licensee ID: L01505493, Grant Date: 07/30/2019, Expiration Date: 07/14/2029, Certifier: Ricky A Grah, Registrant: Ricky A Grah, 2181 Vinewood Lane, Rockwood, IL 62280


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rockwood, IL
  • 66.7%Electricity
  • 33.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rockwood, IL
  • 100.0%Electricity


Rockwood 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.
  • Median age above 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.
  • House age below 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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