Bell Plain township, Illinois
Bell Plain township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bell Plain township is a geographic entity located in Marshall County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 319. The land area covers 36.79 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 319 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 57.2 yrs | ±7.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 117 | ±31 | 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 | 158 | ±49 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 117 | ±31 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 41 | ±41 |
| Median Home Value | $119,600 | ±$32,127 |
| Median Gross Rent | $778 | ±$400 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,750 | ±$19,581 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,230 | ±$4,874 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% | ±4.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 16 | ±11 |
| Unemployment Rate | 12.9% | ±8.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 101 | ±31 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 76.1% | ±17.2% |
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 BELL PLAIN
GUS Population: 315 (2024)
ID: 125288
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 139, LAYROSE IL 61541
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GUS Population: 11,552 (2024)
ID: 162150
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 328, LACON IL 61540-0328
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Chillicothe, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Chillicothe, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Minonk, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Toluca, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Wenona, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Minonk, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Germantown Hills, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Germantown Hills, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Henry, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Henry, 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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Eureka College
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College | 18.1 mi away | 300 E. College Avenue, Eureka, IL, 61530 |
3094673721
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TOLUCA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 102 NORTH MAIN STREET, TOLUCA, IL, 61369 |
(815) 452-2211
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Illinois Valley Community College
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College | 23.8 mi away | 815 N Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, IL, 61348-9692 |
8152242720
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WASHBURN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 102 WEST MAGNOLIA DRIVE, WASHBURN, IL, 61570 |
(309) 248-7429
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Illinois Central College
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College | 24.7 mi away | 1 College Drive, East Peoria, IL, 61635-0001 |
3096945422
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MAGNOLIA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 112 NORTH CHICAGO STREET, MAGNOLIA, IL, 61336 |
(815) 869-3038
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BENSON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 420 EAST FRONT STREET, BENSON, IL, 61516 |
(309) 394-2542
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BOND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 208 SOUTH CHESTNUT STREET, WENONA, IL, 61377 |
(815) 853-4665
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FILGER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 261 EAST FIFTH STREET, MINONK, IL, 61760 |
(309) 432-2929
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LACON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 205 SIXTH STREET, LACON, IL, 61540 |
(309) 246-2855
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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 MINONK, IL US, located 10.1 miles from Bell Plain township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.8° | 15.2° | 24.0° | 1.99" | 5.9" |
| February | 37.5° | 18.8° | 28.1° | 1.84" | 5.2" |
| March | 49.6° | 28.6° | 39.1° | 2.51" | 3.2" |
| April | 62.7° | 38.8° | 50.7° | 3.66" | 0.8" |
| May | 74.2° | 50.8° | 62.5° | 4.60" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.1° | 60.6° | 71.8° | 3.98" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.1° | 63.9° | 75.0° | 3.82" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.3° | 61.7° | 73.0° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.0° | 53.7° | 66.4° | 3.87" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.0° | 42.0° | 54.0° | 3.08" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.6° | 31.0° | 40.8° | 2.61" | 1.1" |
| December | 38.1° | 21.1° | 29.6° | 2.21" | 5.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Rose village | Village | 1.4 mi | — |
| Varna village | Village | 4.3 mi | — |
| Toluca city | City | 4.5 mi | — |
| Washburn village | Village | 5.6 mi | — |
| Lowpoint CDP | CDP | 8.8 mi | — |
| Rutland village | Village | 8.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1712304949. • 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.