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Community Profiles - Charleston
General Information
| Population |
1990 |
2000 |
Climate |
| City |
20,398 |
21,039 |
Av. Winter Temp 31.00 F -0.55 C |
| County |
51,644 |
53,196 |
Av. Summer Temp 77.00 F 25.00 C |
| Labor Market* |
25,366 |
27,753* |
Av.Annual Rainfall 39.00 In 99.06 Cm
Av.Annual Snowfall 17.00 In 42.50 Cm |
*Coles County Labor Data
Economic Development Amenities
| Local Government - Mayor/Council |
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| Interstates Serving Community |
Municipal Zoning - Yes
|
Comprehensive Plan - Yes
Revised in 1999 |
Subdivision Ordinance - Yes
With Design Standards - Yes |
| Public Library - Yes |
Emergency 911 System - Yes |
| Police Department - 33 |
Rescue Squad - Yes |
| Fire Department - 32 |
County Zoning - No |
| Fire Insurance Class - 3 |
Home Rule - No |
Commercial Services
| General Waste Disposal - Yes |
Radio Stations - 2 |
| Special Waste Disposal - Yes |
TV Channels - 272 |
| Daily Newspapers - 2 |
Cable - Yes |
| Machine Shops - 2 |
Tool & Die - Nearest 7 MI 11 KM
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Banks - 7
Assets - $964,119,000 |
Savings & Loans - 1
Assets - $31,871,000 |
Additional Economic Amenities
Competitive Communities
Initiatives - Yes - Stage 5 |
Tax Increment Financing
District - Yes |
| Enterprise Zone - Yes |
Foreign Trade Zone - No |
Transportation
| Highways Serving Community |
0 Federal & 2 State |
| Interstates Serving Community |
I-57 - Interchange Distance 7 MI 11 KM |
Local Carriers - 5
Interstate Carriers - 6
Intrastate Carriers - 6 |
Package Delivery Service - Yes
Commercial Bus Service - No
Motor Freight Terminals - No |
Air
| Nearest Public Airport - Coles County Memorial Airport 6 MI 10 KM |
| Type of Surface - Concrete |
| Longest Runway - 6,500 FT 1,950 M |
| Runway Lighted - Yes |
| Fuel Available - Yes |
| Charter Service Available - Yes |
| Pvt Storage Available - Yes |
| Pvt Maintenance Available - Yes |
Water
| City Adjoins Navigable Water - No |
Travel Time
| City |
Highway Miles |
Highway Km. |
Days by Rail |
Days by Truck |
| Atlanta |
580 |
933 |
4 |
1 |
| Chicago |
188 |
303 |
1 |
1 |
| Cleveland |
428 |
716 |
5 |
1 |
| Dallas |
796 |
1281 |
5 |
2 |
| Denver |
980 |
1577 |
4 |
2 |
| Detroit |
436 |
702 |
4 |
1 |
| Kansas City |
382 |
615 |
4 |
1 |
| Los Angeles |
1964 |
3160 |
7 |
4 |
| Memphis |
361 |
581 |
1 |
1 |
| Minneapolis |
565 |
909 |
4 |
1 |
| New Orleans |
755 |
1215 |
4 |
2 |
| New York |
836 |
1345 |
7 |
2 |
| St. Louis |
139 |
224 |
1 |
1 |
| Seattle |
2219 |
3571 |
7 |
4 |
Distance and travel time for goods in transit to selected major cities.
Railroad(s)
Eastern Illinois Railroad
Water Treatment
| |
Gallons/Day |
Liters/Day |
| Storage Capacity |
1,500,000 |
5,700,000 |
| Treatment Capacity |
4,500,000 |
17,100,000 |
| Average Daily Demand |
1,800,000 |
6,840,000 |
| Peak Daily Demand |
2,300,000 |
8,740,000 |
| Excess Capacity |
2,200,000 |
8,360,000 |
Water Supplier - Municipal
Water Source - Lake
Waste Water Treatment
| |
Gallons/Day |
Liters/Day |
| Treatment Capacity |
6,000,000 |
22,800,000 |
| Present Load |
3,100,000 |
11,780,000 |
| Excess Capacity |
2,900,000 |
11,020,000
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Type of Sewage Treatment Plant: Anaerobic Digestion
Natural Gas - Electricity - Telecommunications
| Gas Supplier - Ameren CIPS |
| Electric Supplier - Ameren CIPS / Coles Moultrie Co-Op |
| Local Telephone Supplier - Consolidated Communications / Mediacom |
| Digital Switching - Yes |
| Fiber Optics - Yes |
| Long Distances Carriers - Consolidated Communications, AT&T, Sprint, MCI, Mediacom |
Health Facilities
| Number of Hospitals in Community - 1 |
| Total Number of Beds - 203 |
| Clinic - Yes |
| Doctors in Community - 110 |
| Dentists in Community - 11 |
| Local Emergency Medical Treatment - Yes |
Education Facilities (in community)
| Type |
Number |
Teachers |
Enrollment |
| Elementary |
3 |
48 |
775 |
| Middle School |
1 |
34 |
609 |
| High School |
1 |
50 |
902 |
| Community College* |
1 |
203 |
7,400 |
| University** |
1 |
761 |
12,179 |
Latest A.C.T. Composite Score 20.6
*Community College - Lake Land Community College in Matoon – 12 Miles
** University - Eastern Illinois University - In Charleston
Major Employers In The Community
| Employer |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Union Affiliation |
| Eastern Illinois University |
Education |
1839 |
UPI |
| Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center |
Health Care |
1273 |
NONE |
| Consolidated Communications |
Telecommunications |
400 |
IBEW |
| Vesuvius USA |
Refractory Tubes/Sheaths |
175 |
NONE |
| Arkwright |
Diazo paper/Computer |
89 |
NONE |
| Dow Chemical |
Insulation |
35 |
IAM |
Labor Force
| Labor Force Summary for Coles County |
Annual Average for Year 2002 |
| Total Labor Force |
28,004 |
| Unemployed |
1,279 |
| Percentage |
4.60% |
| Total Employed |
26,725 |
| Manufacturing |
34.70% |
| Non-Manufacturing |
64.80% |
| Agriculture |
0.50% |
Community Union Activity
Labor relations board elections in last 5 years - 2
Won by company - 2
Won by union - 0 |
| Work stoppage occurrences within last 5 years - 0 |
| Number of employees involved - 0 |
Last year data available - 1993
Wage Rates
| Occupation |
Entry/Top |
Occupation |
Entry/Top |
| Accountant/Auditor |
$17.22/$31.58 |
Machinist |
$11.14/$16.09 |
| Assembler-Production |
$9.54/$14.60 |
Maintenance Mechanic |
$10.41/$19.54 |
| Computer Operator |
$9.88/$18.16 |
Office Clerk |
$7.51/$11.34 |
| Computer Programmer |
$17.25/$25.70 |
Secretary |
$7.96/$12.12 |
| Data Entry Operator |
$7.55/$11.23 |
Ship-Recieving Clerk |
$8.73/$13.66 |
| Electrician |
$21.42/$25.73 |
Systems Analyst |
$15.13/$34.02 |
| Engineer |
$23.25/$31.47 |
Tool & Die Maker |
$16.95/$25.51 |
| Industrial Trk |
$10.74/$19.09 |
Warehouse Worker |
$11.12/$15.08 |
| Janitor/Cleaner |
$7.75/$13.35 |
Welder |
$10.83/$18.49 |
| Laborer |
$8.80/$17.33 |
Word Processor |
$8.42/$11.69 |
Wage rates for experienced workers in selected occupations working in Coles County
Source: LMI.IDES.STATE.IL.US
Community Facilities
Motels/Hotels - 10
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Protestant Churches - 101 |
| Number of Rooms - 600 |
Catholic Churches - 3 |
| Restaurants - 95 |
Jewish Synagogues - 1 |
| Capacity of Largest Banquet Room - 650 |
Country Clubs - 2 |
| Public Golf Courses - 4 |
Health Clubs - 5 |
| Public Tennis Courts - 10 |
Public Swimming Pools - 3 |
| Public Access to Lake/River - Yes |
Fox Ridge State Park - 8 Miles |
Name of Lake / River
Lake Charleston / Embarras River |
Multiple Bed & Breakfast
in Charleston |
Available within Coles County
Tax Structure
Property tax rates per $100 assessed valuation. Valuation is 33.3% of real property.
Property Tax Rates
Year 2006 |
Previous Year 2005 |
Total Sales Tax Rate 6.75% |
City 1.9763% |
9.5495 |
Utility Tax On: |
County 1.1603% |
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Electricity 3.00% |
School 4.9957% |
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Natural Gas 3.00% |
Other(s)0.9992% |
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Telephone 3.00% |
Total 9.1317% |
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Water 3.00% |
Location Services and Other Information
Economic / Industrial
Development Contact
Angela Griffin
Executive Director
Coles Together
400 Airport Drive
Mattoon, IL 61938
Phone (217) 348-5627
Fax (217) 235-9492
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Profile Information
Provided By
Angela Griffin
Executive Director
Coles Together
400 Airport Drive
Mattoon, IL 61938
Phone (217) 348-5627
Fax (217) 235-9492 |
| Zip Code - 61920 |
Representative District - 110 |
| Senate District - 55 |
Congressional District - 15 |
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