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{{For|the Illinois village previously known as Rantoul|Alma, Illinois}} {{For|the Illinois village previously known as Rantoul|Alma, Illinois}}
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'''Rantoul''' is a village in ], ], ]. The population was 12,941 at the 2010 census. '''Rantoul''' is a village in northern ], United States. The population was 12,371 at the 2020 census. It is part of the ].


==History== ==History==
]
The community was named after ], a U.S. representative from Massachusetts, and a director of the ].<ref name=Callary>{{cite book|last=Callary|first=Edward|title=Place Names of Illinois|year=2009|publisher=University of Illinois Press|location=Urbana and Chicago|isbn=978-0-252-03356-8|pages=290}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Illinois Central Magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3WI3AQAAMAAJ&pg=PT46|year=1922|publisher=Illinois Central Railroad Company|page=46}}</ref> The community was named after ], a U.S. representative from Massachusetts, and a director of the ].<ref name=Callary>{{cite book|last=Callary|first=Edward|title=Place Names of Illinois|year=2009|publisher=University of Illinois Press|location=Urbana and Chicago|isbn=978-0-252-03356-8|pages=290}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Illinois Central Magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3WI3AQAAMAAJ&pg=PT46|year=1922|publisher=Illinois Central Railroad Company|page=46}}</ref>


Rantoul was laid out in 1854 for the ] by John Penfield. A post office was established in 1856 as Rantoul Station; the name was changed to Rantoul in May 1862.<ref name=Callary /> Rantoul was laid out in 1854 for the ] by John Penfield. A post office was established in 1856 as Rantoul Station; the name was changed to Rantoul in May 1862.<ref name=Callary />


In 1917, Rantoul was chosen by the ] to be the site of ],<ref>{{cite web|title=|url=http://www.aeromuseum.org/pdf/Chanute_Museum_Brochure2-1.pdf|work=Chaunte Air Museum|publisher=Octave Chanute Aerospace Heritage Foundation|accessdate=May 19, 2012}}</ref> due to its proximity to the Illinois Central railroad and the War Department’s ground school at the ]. In the 1930s, Chanute Field grew, dominating the local economy as thousands of airmen were stationed there to train recruits. Renamed ] after ], it was closed in 1993, but was partly reoccupied by the ], which was permanently closed on December 30, 2015, and the ]. Rantoul's economy has taken a sharp decline due to the base's closing, from which it has never recovered. The book ''Eye of the Storm: Chanute Closes'' by Katy B. Podagrosi tells the story of this period. In 1917, Rantoul was chosen by the ] to be the site of ],<ref>{{cite web|title=|url=http://www.aeromuseum.org/pdf/Chanute_Museum_Brochure2-1.pdf|work=Chaunte Air Museum|publisher=Octave Chanute Aerospace Heritage Foundation|access-date=May 19, 2012}}</ref> due to its proximity to the Illinois Central railroad and the War Department's ground school at the ]. In the 1930s, Chanute Field grew, dominating the local economy as thousands of airmen were stationed there to train recruits. Renamed ] after ], it was closed in 1993, but was partly reoccupied by the ], which was permanently closed on December 30, 2015, and the ]. Rantoul's economy has taken a sharp decline due to the base's closing, from which it has never recovered. The book ''Eye of the Storm: Chanute Closes'' by Katy B. Podagrosi tells the story of this period.


Rantoul Family Sports Complex opened in August 2021 as a premier amateur sports facility featuring 10 all weather baseball / softball and 8 all weather multi-purpose fields. The complex plays host to thousands of amateur teams for tournament and local play. It also serves as home field for the University of Illinois "Fighting Illini" men's lacrosse team.{{cn|date=March 2024}}
There is an outdoor sports complex coming in 2021.

In 2022 the Rantoul Family Sports Complex was visited by nearly 1 million people, resulting in 7.5 million dollars in visitor spending in Champaign County.


==Geography== ==Geography==
Rantoul is located at {{coord|40|18|17|N|88|9|7|W|type:city}} (40.304600, -88.152070).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=]|accessdate=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Rantoul has a total area of {{convert|8.59|sqmi|km2|2}}, of which {{convert|8.49|sqmi|km2|2}} (or 98.79%) is land and {{convert|0.10|sqmi|km2|2}} (or 1.21%) is water.<ref name="gaz2021">{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html |access-date=June 29, 2022 |website=Census.gov}}</ref>


===Climate===
According to the 2010 census, Rantoul has a total area of {{convert|8.259|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|8.15|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 98.68%) is land and {{convert|0.109|sqmi|sqkm|2}} (or 1.32%) is water.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web
{{Weather box
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|location = Rantoul, Illinois (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1965–present)
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| Jan record high F = 68
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| Feb record high F = 72
|archive-date=February 13, 2020
| Mar record high F = 86
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| Apr record high F = 90
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| May record high F = 99
| Jun record high F = 104
| Jul record high F = 105
| Aug record high F = 102
| Sep record high F = 101
| Oct record high F = 93
| Nov record high F = 82
| Dec record high F = 72
| year record high F = 105
| Jan high F = 34.4
| Feb high F = 39.6
| Mar high F = 51.4
| Apr high F = 64.3
| May high F = 75.4
| Jun high F = 84.9
| Jul high F = 87.5
| Aug high F = 85.9
| Sep high F = 80.7
| Oct high F = 67.3
| Nov high F = 52.3
| Dec high F = 39.8
| year high F = 63.6
| Jan mean F = 25.1
| Feb mean F = 29.6
| Mar mean F = 40.4
| Apr mean F = 51.9
| May mean F = 63.3
| Jun mean F = 73.3
| Jul mean F = 75.8
| Aug mean F = 73.7
| Sep mean F = 67.5
| Oct mean F = 54.7
| Nov mean F = 41.8
| Dec mean F = 30.9
| year mean F = 52.3
| Jan low F = 15.8
| Feb low F = 19.6
| Mar low F = 29.3
| Apr low F = 39.6
| May low F = 51.3
| Jun low F = 61.7
| Jul low F = 64.1
| Aug low F = 61.6
| Sep low F = 54.3
| Oct low F = 42.1
| Nov low F = 31.4
| Dec low F = 22.1
| year low F = 41.1
| Jan record low F = −27
| Feb record low F = −19
| Mar record low F = −13
| Apr record low F = 10
| May record low F = 26
| Jun record low F = 38
| Jul record low F = 43
| Aug record low F = 38
| Sep record low F = 29
| Oct record low F = 21
| Nov record low F = 3
| Dec record low F = −22
| year record low F = -27
| precipitation colour = green
| Jan precipitation inch = 2.54
| Feb precipitation inch = 2.01
| Mar precipitation inch = 2.58
| Apr precipitation inch = 3.98
| May precipitation inch = 4.33
| Jun precipitation inch = 4.61
| Jul precipitation inch = 4.44
| Aug precipitation inch = 3.86
| Sep precipitation inch = 3.28
| Oct precipitation inch = 3.32
| Nov precipitation inch = 3.19
| Dec precipitation inch = 2.21
| year precipitation inch = 40.35
| unit precipitation days = 0.01 in
| Jan precipitation days = 8.2
| Feb precipitation days = 7.1
| Mar precipitation days = 8.8
| Apr precipitation days = 10.2
| May precipitation days = 11.0
| Jun precipitation days = 9.8
| Jul precipitation days = 8.7
| Aug precipitation days = 8.0
| Sep precipitation days = 6.5
| Oct precipitation days = 8.1
| Nov precipitation days = 8.5
| Dec precipitation days = 7.4
| year precipitation days = 102.3
|source 1 = ]<ref name= nws>{{cite web
| url = https://w2.weather.gov/climate/xmacis.php?wfo=ilx
| title = NowData – NOAA Online Weather Data
| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
| access-date = July 21, 2021
| archive-date = March 18, 2021
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210318054551/https://w2.weather.gov/climate/xmacis.php?wfo=ilx
| url-status = dead
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{{cite web
| url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&startDate=0001-01-01&endDate=9996-12-31&stations=USW00014806&format=pdf
| title = Station: Rantoul, IL
| work = U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991–2020)
| publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
| access-date = July 21, 2021}}</ref>
}}


==Demographics== ==Demographics==
{{US Census population {{US Census population
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|1880= 850 |1880= 850
|1890= 1074 |1890= 1074
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|2000= 12857 |2000= 12857
|2010= 12941 |2010= 12941
|2020= 12371
|estyear=2019
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|estimate=12493
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=May 27, 2020}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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As of the ]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=]|accessdate=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 12,857 people, 5,330 households, and 3,367 families residing in the village. The ] was 1,776.5 people per square mile (685.7/km{{sup|2}}). There were 6,161 housing units at an average density of 851.3 per square mile (328.6/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the village was 76.69% ], 16.88% ], 0.47% ], 1.75% ], 0.05% ], 0.89% from ], and 3.27% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 2.69% of the population. As of the ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1762783 |access-date=June 28, 2022 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> there were 12,371 people, 5,137 households, and 2,947 families residing in the village. The population density was {{Convert|1,439.49|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 5,639 housing units at an average density of {{Convert|656.16|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the village was 54.60% ], 22.50% ], 0.61% ], 1.20% ], 0.07% ], 10.16% from ], and 10.86% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 17.44% of the population.


There were 5,330 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were ] living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.02. There were 5,137 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.09% were married couples living together, 21.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.63% were non-families. 36.81% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.54% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.35 and the average family size was 2.46.


In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males. The village's age distribution consisted of 29.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.


The median income for a household in the village was $36,904, and the median income for a family was $43,543. Males had a median income of $32,440 versus $22,382 for females. The ] for the village was $17,948. About 8.5% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the ], including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over. The median income for a household in the village was $41,837, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $36,630 versus $31,197 for females. The ] for the village was $22,744. About 16.3% of families and 20.0% of the population were below the ], including 34.3% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.


== Rail transportation == == Activities ==
*''Hardy's Reindeer Ranch'', Real reindeer and Christmas shop.
*], detailing the history of Flight, Military Aviation, and Chanute Air Force Base, located on the old Base. Closed in 2015.
*Korean War Veterans Museum, a Museum currently under construction detailing the history of the Korean War, located on the old Base.
*''Rantoul Theater Group'', offering drama, comedy, and musical live entertainment

==Education==
*Rantoul Township High School, the only high school in Rantoul, Illinois and stands as its own district. RTHS serves students from Rantoul, Gifford, Thomasboro, Ludlow and the surrounding rural area. More information is provided through the provided link. The University of Illinois football scrimmage game is usually held at the high school field in August.
*St. Malachy Grade School, a Catholic Grade School in Rantoul, IL.
*Rantoul City Schools District 137 is a Pre-K-8 District with Grade Level Centers, made up of 5 schools: Eastlawn (Pre-K-5), Pleasant Acres (Pre-K-5), Broadmeadow (Pre-K-5), Northview (Pre-K-5), and Eater (6-8).
*Lincoln's ChalleNGe Academy In 1993, the ] published a study entitled, Forging a Military Youth Corps. That same year, Congress, acting upon the studies recommendations, provided funding in the 1993 Defense Authorization Act for the National Guard Bureau to conduct a pilot youth intervention program. The purpose of this pilot program was to determine if life coping skills and employability of a high school dropout could be significantly improved through participation in a life skills program using a military model.
*University of Illinois Advanced Transportation and Research Engineering Laboratory (ATREL) is a 47-acre laboratory site where pavement, railroad, and transportation systems are researched, studied, and tested.

==Transportation==
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===Public transit===
{{see also|Champaign County Area Rural Transit System}}
Bus service in Rantoul is provided by ] (C-CARTS). C-CARTS operates four routes within Rantoul and one route connecting Rantoul to Champaign-Urbana.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://c-carts.com/deviated-fixed-routes/|title=Deviated Fixed-Routes|access-date=June 2, 2023}}</ref>

===Rail transportation===
{{see also|Rantoul (Amtrak station)}} {{see also|Rantoul (Amtrak station)}}
], the national passenger rail system, provides service to Rantoul. Amtrak Train 391, the southbound ], is scheduled to depart Rantoul at 11:10{{nbsp}}am daily with service to ], Mattoon, Effingham, Centralia, Du Quoin, and ]. Amtrak Train 393, the southbound ], is scheduled to depart Rantoul at 6:00{{nbsp}}pm daily serving the same points as the southbound Saluki. Amtrak Train 390, the northbound Saluki, is scheduled to depart Rantoul at 10:27{{nbsp}}am daily with service to Gilman, Kankakee, Homewood, and ]. Amtrak Train 887, the northbound Illini, is scheduled to depart Rantoul at 7:02{{nbsp}}pm daily serving the same points as the northbound Saluki.<ref>http://www.amtrak.com/timetable/oct06/P58.pdf</ref> ], the national passenger rail system, provides service to Rantoul. Amtrak Train 391, the southbound ], is scheduled to depart Rantoul at 11:10{{nbsp}}am daily with service to ], Mattoon, Effingham, Centralia, Du Quoin, and ]. Amtrak Train 393, the southbound ], is scheduled to depart Rantoul at 6:00{{nbsp}}pm daily serving the same points as the southbound Saluki. Amtrak Train 390, the northbound Saluki, is scheduled to depart Rantoul at 10:27{{nbsp}}am daily with service to Gilman, Kankakee, Homewood, and ]. Amtrak Train 887, the northbound Illini, is scheduled to depart Rantoul at 7:02{{nbsp}}pm daily serving the same points as the northbound Saluki.<ref>http://www.amtrak.com/timetable/oct06/P58.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref>


== Air transportation == ===Air transportation===
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* ], auto racer * ], auto racer
* ], offensive lineman of the ] and ] <ref>Boston: ''The Boston Globe'' </ref>) * ], offensive lineman of the ] and ]<ref>Boston: ''The Boston Globe'' </ref>
* ], television and radio reporter, graduated from Rantoul Township High School * ], television and radio reporter, graduated from Rantoul Township High School
* ], Illinois state legislator and lawyer
* ], U.S. Air Force general * ], U.S. Air Force general
* ], special teams coordinator for the ]; Rantoul native<ref>{{cite news|last=Daniels|first=Matt Daniels|title=The Column: No interview with McMahon|url=http://www.rantoulpress.com/sports/prep-sports/football/2012-07-18/column-no-interview-mcmahon.html|newspaper=Rantoul Press|date=July 18, 2012}}</ref> * ], special teams coordinator for the ]; Rantoul native<ref>{{cite news|last=Daniels|first=Matt Daniels|title=The Column: No interview with McMahon|url=http://www.rantoulpress.com/sports/prep-sports/football/2012-07-18/column-no-interview-mcmahon.html|newspaper=Rantoul Press|date=July 18, 2012}}</ref>
* ], Illinois state legislator and lawyer
* ], sculptor * ], sculptor
* ], hairdresser, chemist, hair care products entrepreneur and businessman; best known for creating the ]. * ], hairdresser, hair care products entrepreneur; best known for creating the ].
*], former men's basketball coach at ].
* ], actor most known for '']'' * ], actor most known for '']''
* ], professional basketball player, playing for '']'' * ], professional basketball player, playing for '']''
* ], innovative designer of motorcycles and motorcycle accessories, inducted into the ] ] in 1999<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/detail.aspx?RacerID=93 |title=Craig Vetter at the AMA Hall of Fame |publisher=motorcyclemuseum.org |accessdate=February 4, 2017 }}</ref> * ], innovative designer of motorcycles, inducted into the ] ] in 1999<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/detail.aspx?RacerID=93 |title=Craig Vetter at the AMA Hall of Fame |publisher=motorcyclemuseum.org |access-date=February 4, 2017 }}</ref>
* ], radio reporter WRTL radio and co founder WRTL radio with Bob Brown

== Activities ==
*], Hardy's Reindeer Ranch, Real Reindeer, Christmas Shop, Corn Maze, Pedal Carts, Pumpkin Patch, Christmas Trees, Paintball
*], detailing the history of Flight, Military Aviation, and Chanute Air Force Base, located on the old Base. Closed in 2015.
*, a Museum currently under construction detailing the history of the Korean War, located on the old Base.
*, offering drama, comedy, and musical live entertainment

==Schools==
*, the only high school in Rantoul, Illinois and stands as its own district. RTHS serves students from Rantoul, Gifford, Thomasboro, Ludlow and the surrounding rural area. More information is provided through the provided link. The University of Illinois football scrimmage game is usually held at the high school field in August.
* a Catholic Grade School in Rantoul, IL.
* is a Pre-K-8 District with Grade Level Centers, made up of 5 schools: Eastlawn (Pre-K-5), Pleasant Acres (Pre-K-5), Broadmeadow (Pre-K-5), Northview (Pre-K-5), and Eater (6-8).
* In 1993, the Center for Strategic and International Studies published a study entitled, Forging a Military Youth Corps. That same year, Congress, acting upon the studies recommendations, provided funding in the 1993 Defense Authorization Act for the National Guard Bureau to conduct a pilot youth intervention program. The purpose of this pilot program was to determine if life coping skills and employability of a high school dropout could be significantly improved through participation in a life skills program using a military model.
* ATREL is a 47-acre laboratory site where pavement, railroad, and transportation systems are researched, studied, and tested.


==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
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For the Illinois village previously known as Rantoul, see Alma, Illinois.

Village in Illinois, United States
Rantoul, Illinois
Village
Downtown RantoulDowntown Rantoul
Location of Rantoul in Champaign County, Illinois.Location of Rantoul in Champaign County, Illinois.
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Coordinates: 40°17′50″N 88°08′17″W / 40.29722°N 88.13806°W / 40.29722; -88.13806
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyChampaign
TownshipsRantoul and Ludlow
FoundedMarch 4, 1854
Government
 • Village PresidentCharles Smith
Area
 • Total8.59 sq mi (22.26 km)
 • Land8.49 sq mi (21.99 km)
 • Water0.10 sq mi (0.27 km)
Elevation745 ft (227 m)
Population
 • Total12,371
 • Density1,457.13/sq mi (562.58/km)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code61866
Area codes217, 447
FIPS code17-62783
GNIS feature ID2399042
Websitewww.myrantoul.com

Rantoul is a village in northern Champaign County, Illinois, United States. The population was 12,371 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area.

History

Rantoul in 1930

The community was named after Robert Rantoul, Jr., a U.S. representative from Massachusetts, and a director of the Illinois Central Railroad.

Rantoul was laid out in 1854 for the Illinois Central Railroad by John Penfield. A post office was established in 1856 as Rantoul Station; the name was changed to Rantoul in May 1862.

In 1917, Rantoul was chosen by the United States Army to be the site of Chanute Field, due to its proximity to the Illinois Central railroad and the War Department's ground school at the University of Illinois. In the 1930s, Chanute Field grew, dominating the local economy as thousands of airmen were stationed there to train recruits. Renamed Chanute Air Force Base after World War II, it was closed in 1993, but was partly reoccupied by the Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum, which was permanently closed on December 30, 2015, and the Rantoul National Aviation Center. Rantoul's economy has taken a sharp decline due to the base's closing, from which it has never recovered. The book Eye of the Storm: Chanute Closes by Katy B. Podagrosi tells the story of this period.

Rantoul Family Sports Complex opened in August 2021 as a premier amateur sports facility featuring 10 all weather baseball / softball and 8 all weather multi-purpose fields. The complex plays host to thousands of amateur teams for tournament and local play. It also serves as home field for the University of Illinois "Fighting Illini" men's lacrosse team.

In 2022 the Rantoul Family Sports Complex was visited by nearly 1 million people, resulting in 7.5 million dollars in visitor spending in Champaign County.

Geography

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Rantoul has a total area of 8.59 square miles (22.25 km), of which 8.49 square miles (21.99 km) (or 98.79%) is land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km) (or 1.21%) is water.

Climate

Climate data for Rantoul, Illinois (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1965–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 68
(20) 		72
(22) 		86
(30) 		90
(32) 		99
(37) 		104
(40) 		105
(41) 		102
(39) 		101
(38) 		93
(34) 		82
(28) 		72
(22) 		105
(41)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 34.4
(1.3) 		39.6
(4.2) 		51.4
(10.8) 		64.3
(17.9) 		75.4
(24.1) 		84.9
(29.4) 		87.5
(30.8) 		85.9
(29.9) 		80.7
(27.1) 		67.3
(19.6) 		52.3
(11.3) 		39.8
(4.3) 		63.6
(17.6)
Daily mean °F (°C) 25.1
(−3.8) 		29.6
(−1.3) 		40.4
(4.7) 		51.9
(11.1) 		63.3
(17.4) 		73.3
(22.9) 		75.8
(24.3) 		73.7
(23.2) 		67.5
(19.7) 		54.7
(12.6) 		41.8
(5.4) 		30.9
(−0.6) 		52.3
(11.3)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 15.8
(−9.0) 		19.6
(−6.9) 		29.3
(−1.5) 		39.6
(4.2) 		51.3
(10.7) 		61.7
(16.5) 		64.1
(17.8) 		61.6
(16.4) 		54.3
(12.4) 		42.1
(5.6) 		31.4
(−0.3) 		22.1
(−5.5) 		41.1
(5.1)
Record low °F (°C) −27
(−33) 		−19
(−28) 		−13
(−25) 		10
(−12) 		26
(−3) 		38
(3) 		43
(6) 		38
(3) 		29
(−2) 		21
(−6) 		3
(−16) 		−22
(−30) 		−27
(−33)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 2.54
(65) 		2.01
(51) 		2.58
(66) 		3.98
(101) 		4.33
(110) 		4.61
(117) 		4.44
(113) 		3.86
(98) 		3.28
(83) 		3.32
(84) 		3.19
(81) 		2.21
(56) 		40.35
(1,025)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 8.2 7.1 8.8 10.2 11.0 9.8 8.7 8.0 6.5 8.1 8.5 7.4 102.3
Source: NOAA

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880850—
18901,07426.4%
19001,20712.4%
19101,38414.7%
19201,55112.1%
19301,5550.3%
19402,36752.2%
19506,387169.8%
196022,116246.3%
197025,56215.6%
198020,161−21.1%
199017,212−14.6%
200012,857−25.3%
201012,9410.7%
202012,371−4.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the 2020 census there were 12,371 people, 5,137 households, and 2,947 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,439.49 inhabitants per square mile (555.79/km). There were 5,639 housing units at an average density of 656.16 per square mile (253.34/km). The racial makeup of the village was 54.60% White, 22.50% African American, 0.61% Native American, 1.20% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 10.16% from other races, and 10.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.44% of the population.

There were 5,137 households, out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.09% were married couples living together, 21.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.63% were non-families. 36.81% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.54% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.35 and the average family size was 2.46.

The village's age distribution consisted of 29.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,837, and the median income for a family was $48,750. Males had a median income of $36,630 versus $31,197 for females. The per capita income for the village was $22,744. About 16.3% of families and 20.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.3% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.

Activities

  • Hardy's Reindeer Ranch, Real reindeer and Christmas shop.
  • Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum, detailing the history of Flight, Military Aviation, and Chanute Air Force Base, located on the old Base. Closed in 2015.
  • Korean War Veterans Museum, a Museum currently under construction detailing the history of the Korean War, located on the old Base.
  • Rantoul Theater Group, offering drama, comedy, and musical live entertainment

Education

  • Rantoul Township High School, the only high school in Rantoul, Illinois and stands as its own district. RTHS serves students from Rantoul, Gifford, Thomasboro, Ludlow and the surrounding rural area. More information is provided through the provided link. The University of Illinois football scrimmage game is usually held at the high school field in August.
  • St. Malachy Grade School, a Catholic Grade School in Rantoul, IL.
  • Rantoul City Schools District 137 is a Pre-K-8 District with Grade Level Centers, made up of 5 schools: Eastlawn (Pre-K-5), Pleasant Acres (Pre-K-5), Broadmeadow (Pre-K-5), Northview (Pre-K-5), and Eater (6-8).
  • Lincoln's ChalleNGe Academy In 1993, the Center for Strategic and International Studies published a study entitled, Forging a Military Youth Corps. That same year, Congress, acting upon the studies recommendations, provided funding in the 1993 Defense Authorization Act for the National Guard Bureau to conduct a pilot youth intervention program. The purpose of this pilot program was to determine if life coping skills and employability of a high school dropout could be significantly improved through participation in a life skills program using a military model.
  • University of Illinois Advanced Transportation and Research Engineering Laboratory (ATREL) is a 47-acre laboratory site where pavement, railroad, and transportation systems are researched, studied, and tested.

Transportation

Rantoul station

Public transit

See also: Champaign County Area Rural Transit System

Bus service in Rantoul is provided by Champaign County Area Rural Transit System (C-CARTS). C-CARTS operates four routes within Rantoul and one route connecting Rantoul to Champaign-Urbana.

Rail transportation

See also: Rantoul (Amtrak station)

Amtrak, the national passenger rail system, provides service to Rantoul. Amtrak Train 391, the southbound Saluki, is scheduled to depart Rantoul at 11:10 am daily with service to Champaign-Urbana, Mattoon, Effingham, Centralia, Du Quoin, and Carbondale. Amtrak Train 393, the southbound Illini, is scheduled to depart Rantoul at 6:00 pm daily serving the same points as the southbound Saluki. Amtrak Train 390, the northbound Saluki, is scheduled to depart Rantoul at 10:27 am daily with service to Gilman, Kankakee, Homewood, and Chicago. Amtrak Train 887, the northbound Illini, is scheduled to depart Rantoul at 7:02 pm daily serving the same points as the northbound Saluki.

Air transportation

Notable people

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rantoul, Illinois
  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  3. "Rantoul IL ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
  4. ^ Callary, Edward (2009). Place Names of Illinois. Urbana and Chicago: University of Illinois Press. p. 290. ISBN 978-0-252-03356-8.
  5. Illinois Central Magazine. Illinois Central Railroad Company. 1922. p. 46.
  6. "[pamphlet]" (PDF). Chaunte Air Museum. Octave Chanute Aerospace Heritage Foundation. Retrieved May 19, 2012.
  7. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  8. "NowData – NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Archived from the original on March 18, 2021. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
  9. "Station: Rantoul, IL". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991–2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
  10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  12. "Deviated Fixed-Routes". Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  13. http://www.amtrak.com/timetable/oct06/P58.pdf
  14. Boston: The Boston Globe
  15. Daniels, Matt Daniels (July 18, 2012). "The Column: No interview with McMahon". Rantoul Press.
  16. "Craig Vetter at the AMA Hall of Fame". motorcyclemuseum.org. Retrieved February 4, 2017.

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