Artesia township, Illinois
Artesia township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Artesia township is a geographic entity located in Iroquois County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 792. The land area covers 57.37 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 792 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.6 yrs | ±11.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 334 | ±75 | 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 | 344 | ±78 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 334 | ±75 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 10 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | $140,600 | ±$59,026 |
| Median Gross Rent | $848 | ±$61 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,000 | ±$21,771 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,302 | ±$4,401 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | ±5.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 65 | ±46 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 364 | ±98 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.9% | ±3.6% |
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 ARTESIA
GUS Population: 797 (2024)
ID: 162967
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR ARTESIA TOWNSHIP
PO BOX 321, BUCKLEY IL 60918-0321
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GUS Population: 26,067 (2024)
ID: 211997
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHIEF DEPUTY
1001 E GRANT ST, WATSEKA IL 60970-1832
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Milford, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Cissna Park, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Cissna Park, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cissna Park, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Paxton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Crescent City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | Watseka, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | Danforth, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Thawville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-03 | Gilman, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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A. HERR SMITH & E.E. SMITH LODA TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 105 EAST ADAMS STREET, LODA, IL, 60948 |
(217) 386-2783
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ONARGA COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 209 WEST SEMINARY AVENUE, ONARGA, IL, 60955 |
(815) 268-7626
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CISSNA PARK COMMUNITY LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 511 NORTH SECOND STREET, CISSNA PARK, IL, 60924 |
(815) 457-2452
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GILMAN-DANFORTH DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 715 NORTH MAPLE STREET, GILMAN, IL, 60938 |
(815) 265-7522
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PAXTON CARNEGIE LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 254 SOUTH MARKET STREET, PAXTON, IL, 60957 |
(217) 379-3431
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MELVIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 102 SOUTH CENTER STREET, MELVIN, IL, 60952 |
(217) 388-2421
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PIPER CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 39 WEST MAIN STREET, PIPER CITY, IL, 60959 |
(815) 686-9234
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CHATSWORTH AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 17.1 mi away | 501 EAST SCHOOL STREET, CHATSWORTH, IL, 60921 |
(815) 635-3004
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MILFORD DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 17.1 mi away | 2 SOUTH GRANT AVENUE, MILFORD, IL, 60953 |
(815) 889-4722
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WATSEKA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.7 mi away | 201 SOUTH 4TH STREET, WATSEKA, IL, 60970 |
(815) 432-4544
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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 PAXTON 2 WSW, IL US, located 12.6 miles from Artesia township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.1° | 15.4° | 23.8° | 2.03" | 4.9" |
| February | 36.8° | 19.2° | 28.0° | 1.92" | 6.1" |
| March | 48.6° | 28.6° | 38.6° | 2.61" | 2.1" |
| April | 62.1° | 38.7° | 50.4° | 3.73" | 0.3" |
| May | 73.2° | 51.0° | 62.1° | 4.51" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.5° | 60.2° | 70.9° | 4.32" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.1° | 62.4° | 73.2° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.0° | 59.9° | 71.4° | 3.47" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.7° | 52.2° | 65.4° | 3.00" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.3° | 41.0° | 53.2° | 3.25" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.6° | 30.6° | 40.1° | 2.87" | 0.7" |
| December | 37.2° | 21.4° | 29.3° | 2.17" | 4.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckley village | Village | 1.4 mi | — |
| Thawville village | Village | 6.5 mi | — |
| Onarga village | Village | 7.1 mi | — |
| Cissna Park village | Village | 7.3 mi | — |
| Loda village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
| Roberts village | Village | 8.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1707502401. • 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.