Big Rock township, Illinois
Big Rock township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Big Rock township is a geographic entity located in Kane County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,739. The land area covers 35.15 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,739 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.3 yrs | ±11.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 814 | ±307 | 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 | 843 | ±303 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 814 | ±307 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 29 | ±28 |
| Median Home Value | $336,400 | ±$23,079 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,653 | ±$175 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $158,250 | ±$51,214 |
| Per Capita Income | $53,494 | ±$11,012 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | ±9.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 225 | ±214 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% | ±0.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,187 | ±599 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 98% | ±8.6% |
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 BIG ROCK
GUS Population: 1,748 (2024)
ID: 163015
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 252, BIG ROCK IL 60511-0252
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GUS Population: 520,997 (2024)
ID: 102550
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: LAND USE PLANNER
719 S BATAVIA AVE, GENEVA IL 60134-3000
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Big Rock | 05-08 | Big Rock, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Batavia, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Saint Charles, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Yorkville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Joliet, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Batavia, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Aurora, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Saint Charles, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Aurora, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 12 | Dekalb, 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 | 4.6 mi away | Rte 47 at Waubonsee Drive, Sugar Grove, IL, 60554-9454 |
6304667900
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SUGAR GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 125 SOUTH MUNICIPAL DRIVE, SUGAR GROVE, IL, 60554 |
(630) 466-4686
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Aurora University
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College | 9.7 mi away | 347 S Gladstone Ave, Aurora, IL, 60506-4892 |
6308926431
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KANEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 2S101 HARTER ROAD, KANEVILLE, IL, 60144 |
(630) 557-2441
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Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 10.5 mi away | 5460 U.S. Highway 34, Oswego, IL, 60543 |
6305542266
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HINCKLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.3 mi away | 100 NORTH MAPLE STREET, HINCKLEY, IL, 60520 |
(815) 286-3220
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Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology
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College Vocational | 16.0 mi away | 145 N. 3rd Street, Dekalb, IL, 60115-3301 |
8157584045
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PLANO COMMUNITY LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 15 WEST NORTH STREET, PLANO, IL, 60545 |
(630) 552-2009
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Hair Professionals Career College
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College Vocational | 16.6 mi away | 2245 Gateway Drive, Sycamore, IL, 60178 |
8157563596
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WEST BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 233 SOUTH CONSTITUTION DRIVE, AURORA, IL, 60506 |
(630) 264-3600
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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 CHICAGO AURORA MUNI AP, IL US, located 2.9 miles from Big Rock township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.5° | 14.7° | 22.6° | 1.30" | — |
| February | 34.9° | 18.0° | 26.5° | 1.41" | — |
| March | 47.5° | 28.1° | 37.8° | 2.21" | — |
| April | 60.4° | 37.2° | 48.8° | 3.60" | — |
| May | 71.9° | 49.0° | 60.4° | 4.06" | — |
| June | 81.4° | 58.5° | 69.9° | 3.98" | — |
| July | 84.4° | 61.8° | 73.1° | 3.71" | — |
| August | 82.2° | 59.5° | 70.9° | 3.35" | — |
| September | 76.2° | 51.6° | 63.9° | 3.01" | — |
| October | 63.3° | 40.6° | 51.9° | 3.23" | — |
| November | 48.1° | 29.2° | 38.6° | 2.30" | — |
| December | 35.8° | 20.6° | 28.2° | 1.68" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rock village | Village | 0.6 mi | — |
| Sugar Grove village | Village | 4.8 mi | — |
| Kaneville village | Village | 4.9 mi | — |
| Hinckley village | Village | 5.3 mi | — |
| Plano city | City | 5.7 mi | — |
| Prestbury CDP | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1708905989. • 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.