Bear Creek township, Illinois
Bear Creek township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bear Creek township is a geographic entity located in Hancock County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 306. The land area covers 36.26 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 306 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs | ±13.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 99 | ±33 | 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 | 114 | ±35 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 99 | ±33 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 15 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $81,300 | ±$67,713 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,250 | ±$45,638 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,258 | ±$5,102 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% | ±3.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 10 | ±9 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | ±8.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 136 | ±65 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.9% | ±13.3% |
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 BEAR CREEK
GUS Population: 309 (2024)
ID: 162938
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
638 NORTH COUNTY ROAD 1600, BASCO IL 62313
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COUNTY OF HANCOCK
GUS Population: 17,008 (2024)
ID: 184898
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY BOARD CHAIR
PO BOX 500, CARTHAGE IL 62321
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Carthage, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Carthage, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-01 | Keokuk, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Hamilton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Hamilton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-05 | Keokuk, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Carthage, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Keokuk, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Keokuk, IA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Carthage, 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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Culver-Stockton College
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College | 22.2 mi away | One College Hill, Canton, MO, 63435-1299 |
5732886000
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CARTHAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 500 WABASH AVENUE, CARTHAGE, IL, 62321 |
(217) 357-3232
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HAMILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 861 BROADWAY STREET, HAMILTON, IL, 62341 |
(217) 847-2219
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BOWEN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 116 EAST FIFTH STREET, BOWEN, IL, 62316 |
(217) 842-5573
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KEOKUK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 210 N 5TH ST, KEOKUK, IA, 52632 |
(319) 524-1483
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WARSAW PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 1025 WEBSTER STREET, WARSAW, IL, 62379 |
(217) 256-3417
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GREATER WEST CENTRAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 202 NORTH CENTER STREET, AUGUSTA, IL, 62311 |
(217) 392-2211
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PLYMOUTH BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 103 WEST MAIN STREET, PLYMOUTH, IL, 62367 |
(309) 458-6616
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FOUR STAR PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 17.1 mi away | 132 WEST SOUTH STREET, MENDON, IL, 62351 |
(217) 936-2131
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GOLDEN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 17.9 mi away | 309 QUINCY STREET, GOLDEN, IL, 62339 |
(217) 696-2428
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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 BENTLEY, IL US, located 4.7 miles from Bear Creek township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.9° | 17.7° | 25.8° | 1.67" | 7.6" |
| February | 38.9° | 21.7° | 30.3° | 1.98" | 6.3" |
| March | 50.9° | 31.9° | 41.4° | 2.57" | 2.1" |
| April | 63.4° | 42.1° | 52.8° | 4.11" | 0.4" |
| May | 73.7° | 53.4° | 63.6° | 5.28" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.0° | 63.2° | 73.1° | 4.85" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.3° | 66.5° | 76.4° | 4.29" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.9° | 63.8° | 74.3° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.8° | 55.5° | 67.2° | 3.67" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.0° | 44.1° | 55.1° | 3.16" | 0.1" |
| November | 51.3° | 32.8° | 42.0° | 2.45" | 1.4" |
| December | 39.1° | 23.6° | 31.3° | 1.89" | 5.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basco village | Village | 0.1 mi | — |
| Bentley town | Town | 4.7 mi | — |
| West Point village | Village | 5.0 mi | — |
| Elvaston village | Village | 5.4 mi | — |
| Carthage city | City | 7.1 mi | — |
| Hamilton city | City | 9.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1706704338. • 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.