Adams township, Illinois
Adams township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Adams township is a geographic entity located in LaSalle County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,591. The land area covers 33.11 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,591 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs | ±3.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 754 | ±159 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 783 | ±163 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 754 | ±159 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 29 | ±24 |
| Median Home Value | $237,900 | ±$37,254 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,967 | ±$871 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,424 | ±$24,249 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,452 | ±$6,530 |
| Poverty Rate | 26.7% | ±19.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 511 | ±401 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% | ±4.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 918 | ±256 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.3% | ±7.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF ADAMS
GUS Population: 1,598 (2024)
ID: 125234
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 22, LELAND IL 60531-0022
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GUS Population: 108,390 (2024)
ID: 193181
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
707 E ETNA RD, ROOM 245, OTTAWA IL 61350-1047
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 02-03 | Plano, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Earlville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Earlville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | Plano, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | Plano, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Earlville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Sandwich, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Hinckley, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Hinckley, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Big Rock, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Waubonsee Community College
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College | 21.5 mi away | Rte 47 at Waubonsee Drive, Sugar Grove, IL, 60554-9454 |
6304667900
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SOMONAUK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 700 EAST LASALLE STREET, SOMONAUK, IL, 60552 |
(815) 498-2440
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Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 21.8 mi away | 5460 U.S. Highway 34, Oswego, IL, 60543 |
6305542266
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ROBERT W. ROWE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 120 EAST SI JOHNSON AVENUE, SHERIDAN, IL, 60551 |
(815) 496-2031
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Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology
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College Vocational | 23.9 mi away | 145 N. 3rd Street, Dekalb, IL, 60115-3301 |
8157584045
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EARLVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 205 WEST WINTHROP STREET, EARLVILLE, IL, 60518 |
(815) 246-9543
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Northern Illinois University
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College | 24.2 mi away | 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., Dekalb, IL, 60115-2828 |
8008923050
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SANDWICH PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 925 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SANDWICH, IL, 60548 |
(815) 786-8308
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Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Peru
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College Vocational | 24.3 mi away | 3602 MARQUETTE RD STE 2, PERU, IL, 61354-1450 |
8152237326
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CHARLES B. PHILLIPS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 6 NORTH JACKSON STREET, NEWARK, IL, 60541 |
(815) 695-5851
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PAW PAW 2S, IL US, located 12.4 miles from Adams township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.9° | 11.8° | 19.9° | 1.60" | 9.6" |
| February | 32.2° | 15.6° | 23.9° | 1.73" | 6.7" |
| March | 44.9° | 25.9° | 35.4° | 2.19" | 3.6" |
| April | 59.0° | 36.4° | 47.7° | 3.20" | 0.9" |
| May | 70.3° | 48.2° | 59.3° | 4.83" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.6° | 58.3° | 68.9° | 4.62" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.9° | 61.7° | 71.8° | 3.90" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.3° | 59.5° | 69.9° | 3.74" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.9° | 51.5° | 63.2° | 3.58" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.5° | 39.7° | 51.1° | 2.99" | 0.1" |
| November | 46.4° | 28.1° | 37.2° | 2.44" | 1.7" |
| December | 33.3° | 17.7° | 25.5° | 1.93" | 7.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leland village | Village | 2.8 mi | — |
| Somonauk village | Village | 5.3 mi | — |
| Lake Holiday CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
| Sheridan village | Village | 5.9 mi | — |
| Harding CDP | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
| Serena CDP | CDP | 6.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1709900204. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.