Nokomis, Illinois facts for kids
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Nokomis, Illinois
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Location in Montgomery County, Illinois
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 Nokomis, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Montgomery |
| Township | Nokomis |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal |
| • Body | Mayor/Commissioner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.27 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,142 |
| • Density | 1,697.31/sq mi (655.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62075
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-53169 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395243 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Nokomis, Illinois |
Nokomis is a city located in Montgomery County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 2,142 people lived there. It is a friendly community in the eastern part of Montgomery County.
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Where is Nokomis?
Nokomis is found in eastern Montgomery County, Illinois. A main road, Illinois Route 16, runs through the city. This road connects Nokomis to Hillsboro, which is about 16 miles southwest, and to Pana, about 13 miles northeast.
Nokomis is next to the village of Wenonah to the north. It also borders the village of Coalton to the southwest. The city covers an area of about 1.3 square miles (3.27 square kilometers), and all of it is land. Nokomis is located at the start of the East Fork of Shoal Creek, which flows south into the Kaskaskia River.
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 893 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,062 | 18.9% | |
| 1890 | 1,305 | 22.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,371 | 5.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,872 | 36.5% | |
| 1920 | 3,465 | 85.1% | |
| 1930 | 2,454 | −29.2% | |
| 1940 | 2,562 | 4.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,544 | −0.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,476 | −2.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,532 | 2.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,656 | 4.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,534 | −4.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,389 | −5.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,256 | −5.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,142 | −5.1% | |
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Over the years, the number of people living in Nokomis has changed. In 1870, there were 893 residents. The population grew quite a bit in the early 1900s, reaching its highest point in 1920 with 3,465 people. Since then, the population has slowly decreased. In 2020, the city had 2,142 residents.
Most people living in Nokomis are White. A small number of residents are Native American or Asian, or come from two or more racial backgrounds.
Famous People from Nokomis
Many interesting people have connections to Nokomis:
- Jim Bottomley: A famous baseball player who is in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He played mostly for the St. Louis Cardinals. Jim lived in Nokomis when he was young and went to school there.
- Reid Detmers: A current major league pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels. He grew up in Nokomis.
- Bud Foster: A well-known defensive coordinator for the Virginia Tech Hokies football team. He also grew up in Nokomis.
- Bill Mizeur: A baseball player who played as a pinch hitter for the St. Louis Browns. He was born in Nokomis.
- Red Ruffing: Another baseball player in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He was a pitcher for teams like the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. Red went to school and grew up in Nokomis.
- Charles Turzak: An artist famous for his woodcut prints, especially his "Lincoln Wood Cuts." He was raised in Nokomis.
Fun Things to Do in Nokomis
Nokomis has several parks where you can play and relax:
- Nokomis Community Memorial Park
- Fred B. Johnson Nokomis City Park
- Shane P. Cole Memorial Park
If you like outdoor adventures, Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area is about 19 miles southeast of Nokomis. At this park, you can enjoy:
- Fishing
- Camping
- Group camping
- Horseback riding
- Hiking trails
- Three playgrounds
Local News and Media
Nokomis has its own ways for people to stay informed:
- Nokomis Free Press-Progress: This is the city's local newspaper, which has been printed since 1918.
- Heartland Newsfeed: A digital news company that started in Nokomis in 2016.
See also
In Spanish: Nokomis (Illinois) para niños
