Bald Hill township, Illinois
Bald Hill township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bald Hill township is a geographic entity located in Jefferson County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 781. The land area covers 35.84 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 781 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.6 yrs | ±5.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 276 | ±57 | 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 | 284 | ±57 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 276 | ±57 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 8 | ±7 |
| Median Home Value | $160,500 | ±$17,552 |
| Median Gross Rent | $495 | ±$44 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $98,750 | ±$21,948 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,215 | ±$8,137 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% | ±3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 33 | ±25 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 392 | ±101 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.1% | ±9.3% |
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 BALD HILL
GUS Population: 781 (2024)
ID: 204316
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
4574 E FREEMAN RD, SCHELLER IL 62883-2429
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COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
GUS Population: 36,107 (2024)
ID: 124843
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
100 S 10TH ST, RM 106, MOUNT VERNON IL 62864
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Ashley, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Benton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Benton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Benton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Mount Vernon, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Christopher, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Christopher, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | PK | Mount Vernon, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Sesser, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Mount Vernon, 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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Rend Lake College
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College | 9.8 mi away | 468 N Ken Gray Pkwy, Ina, IL, 62846 |
6184375321
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SESSER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 303 WEST FRANKLIN STREET, SESSER, IL, 62884 |
(618) 625-6566
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ASHLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 70 NORTH SECOND STREET, ASHLEY, IL, 62808 |
(618) 485-2295
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DUQUOIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.5 mi away | 28 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET, DUQUOIN, IL, 62832 |
(618) 542-5045
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CHRISTOPHER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 202 EAST MARKET STREET, CHRISTOPHER, IL, 62822 |
(618) 724-7534
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C.E. BREHM MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 101 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET, MOUNT VERNON, IL, 62864 |
(618) 242-6322
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BENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 15.4 mi away | 502 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BENTON, IL, 62812 |
(618) 438-7511
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PINCKNEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.0 mi away | 312 SOUTH WALNUT STREET, PINCKNEYVILLE, IL, 62274 |
(618) 357-2410
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ZEIGLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.8 mi away | 102 EAST MARYLAND STREET, ZEIGLER, IL, 62999 |
(618) 596-2041
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RICK WARREN MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 19.6 mi away | 114 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, ELKVILLE, IL, 62932 |
(618) 568-1843
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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 REND LAKE DAM, IL US, located 10.5 miles from Bald Hill township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.5° | 21.9° | 30.7° | 3.18" | — |
| February | 43.7° | 24.7° | 34.2° | 2.80" | — |
| March | 55.4° | 34.6° | 45.0° | 4.21" | — |
| April | 67.7° | 45.4° | 56.6° | 5.43" | — |
| May | 76.4° | 56.0° | 66.2° | 5.07" | — |
| June | 85.8° | 65.1° | 75.5° | 4.48" | — |
| July | 88.1° | 68.4° | 78.3° | 3.96" | — |
| August | 86.9° | 66.4° | 76.7° | 3.35" | — |
| September | 80.6° | 57.8° | 69.2° | 3.22" | — |
| October | 69.3° | 46.1° | 57.7° | 3.44" | — |
| November | 55.3° | 35.4° | 45.4° | 3.97" | — |
| December | 44.2° | 26.5° | 35.4° | 2.89" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltonville village | Village | 4.5 mi | — |
| Sesser city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Nason city | City | 6.9 mi | — |
| Du Bois village | Village | 7.5 mi | — |
| Tamaroa village | Village | 7.8 mi | — |
| Radom village | Village | 9.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1708103428. • 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.