Bradley township, Illinois
Bradley township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bradley township is a geographic entity located in Jackson County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,883. The land area covers 44.87 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,883 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 33.9 yrs | ±5.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 663 | ±106 | 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 | 781 | ±120 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 663 | ±106 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 118 | ±61 |
| Median Home Value | $103,200 | ±$16,894 |
| Median Gross Rent | $689 | ±$196 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,781 | ±$13,434 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,198 | ±$6,710 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% | ±10.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 324 | ±210 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 726 | ±148 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 71% | ±6.6% |
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 BRADLEY
GUS Population: 1,891 (2024)
ID: 125203
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: BRADLEY TOWNSHIP CLERK
509 N 5TH ST, AVA IL 62907-1001
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GUS Population: 53,199 (2024)
ID: 162139
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR
1001 WALNUT ST, MURPHYSBORO IL 62966-2177
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Bradley | 06-08 | Bradley, IL | |
| Regular School Bradley | PK-02 | Bradley, IL | |
| Regular School Bradley | 03-05 | Bradley, IL | |
| Regular School Bradley | 09-12 | Bradley, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Murphysboro, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Chester, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Chester, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Pinckneyville, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Murphysboro, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Vergennes, 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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Southern Illinois University-System Office
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College | 23.2 mi away | 1400 Douglas Drive, Carbondale, IL, 62901-6801 |
6185363331
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STEELEVILLE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 625 SOUTH SPARTA STREET, STEELEVILLE, IL, 62288 |
(618) 965-9732
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
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College | 23.5 mi away | Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL, 62901-4512 |
6184532121
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CUTLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 409 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CUTLER, IL, 62238 |
(618) 497-2961
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CHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 733 STATE STREET, CHESTER, IL, 62233 |
(618) 826-3711
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PINCKNEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 312 SOUTH WALNUT STREET, PINCKNEYVILLE, IL, 62274 |
(618) 357-2410
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SALLIE LOGAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 1808 WALNUT STREET, MURPHYSBORO, IL, 62966 |
(618) 684-3271
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SPARTA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.3 mi away | 211 WEST BROADWAY STREET, SPARTA, IL, 62286 |
(618) 443-5014
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RICK WARREN MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 18.0 mi away | 114 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, ELKVILLE, IL, 62932 |
(618) 568-1843
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COULTERVILLE DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 19.0 mi away | 103 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, COULTERVILLE, IL, 62237 |
(618) 758-3013
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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 SPARTA 1 W, IL US, located 16.3 miles from Bradley township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40.1° | 21.6° | 30.9° | 3.11" | 3.5" |
| February | 45.1° | 25.2° | 35.2° | 2.57" | 3.4" |
| March | 55.5° | 33.2° | 44.3° | 3.95" | 0.6" |
| April | 66.8° | 43.2° | 55.0° | 5.16" | 0.0" |
| May | 75.7° | 54.1° | 64.9° | 5.17" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.3° | 62.4° | 73.3° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.7° | 65.6° | 76.7° | 4.68" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.8° | 63.6° | 75.2° | 3.54" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.8° | 55.4° | 68.1° | 3.03" | 0.0" |
| October | 69.9° | 44.2° | 57.0° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| November | 55.8° | 34.5° | 45.2° | 4.08" | 0.5" |
| December | 44.0° | 26.0° | 35.0° | 2.70" | 2.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Hill village | Village | 1.4 mi | — |
| Ava city | City | 4.2 mi | — |
| Willisville village | Village | 5.0 mi | — |
| Percy village | Village | 7.6 mi | — |
| Cutler village | Village | 8.2 mi | — |
| Steeleville village | Village | 8.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1707707731. • 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.