Buena Vista township, Illinois
Buena Vista township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Buena Vista township is a geographic entity located in Schuyler County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,852. The land area covers 36.45 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,852 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 50.5 yrs | ±4.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 653 | ±143 | 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 | 686 | ±140 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 653 | ±143 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 33 | ±34 |
| Median Home Value | $123,900 | ±$50,271 |
| Median Gross Rent | $733 | ±$462 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,855 | ±$14,473 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,440 | ±$4,964 |
| Poverty Rate | 38.7% | ±4.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 847 | ±164 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8% | ±8.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 728 | ±202 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.6% | ±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 BUENA VISTA
GUS Population: 1,879 (2024)
ID: 185104
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
66 PARKVIEW RD, RUSHVILLE IL 62681
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COUNTY OF SCHUYLER
GUS Population: 6,750 (2024)
ID: 207765
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SCHUYLER COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER
PO BOX 200, RUSHVILLE IL 62681-0200
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Astoria, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Astoria, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Astoria, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-12 | Beardstown, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Mount Sterling, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Mount Sterling, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Mount Sterling, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Beardstown, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Rushville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Rushville, 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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Western Illinois University
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College | 22.9 mi away | 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL, 61455 |
3092981414
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RUSHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 514 MAPLE AVENUE, RUSHVILLE, IL, 62681 |
(217) 322-3030
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BROWN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 13.2 mi away | 143 WEST MAIN STREET, MOUNT STERLING, IL, 62353 |
(217) 773-2013
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BEARDSTOWN HOUSTON MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 13 BOULEVARD ROAD, BEARDSTOWN, IL, 62618 |
(217) 323-4204
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VERMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | EAST 4TH AND MAIN STREETS, VERMONT, IL, 61484 |
(309) 784-6291
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ASTORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 220 WEST BROADWAY STREET, ASTORIA, IL, 61501 |
(309) 329-2423
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GREATER WEST CENTRAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 18.5 mi away | 202 NORTH CENTER STREET, AUGUSTA, IL, 62311 |
(217) 392-2211
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PLYMOUTH BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 19.0 mi away | 103 WEST MAIN STREET, PLYMOUTH, IL, 62367 |
(309) 458-6616
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CLAYTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 19.4 mi away | 211 EAST MAIN STREET, CLAYTON, IL, 62324 |
(217) 894-6519
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GOLDEN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 21.1 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 RUSHVILLE, IL US, located 3.3 miles from Buena Vista township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.9° | 17.0° | 25.0° | 1.78" | — |
| February | 38.1° | 21.0° | 29.5° | 2.09" | — |
| March | 49.8° | 30.7° | 40.3° | 2.60" | — |
| April | 62.3° | 41.5° | 51.9° | 3.88" | — |
| May | 72.2° | 52.4° | 62.3° | 5.33" | — |
| June | 81.0° | 61.6° | 71.3° | 5.01" | — |
| July | 84.5° | 65.2° | 74.9° | 4.03" | — |
| August | 83.2° | 63.1° | 73.1° | 3.75" | — |
| September | 77.0° | 55.3° | 66.2° | 3.92" | — |
| October | 64.8° | 43.6° | 54.2° | 3.43" | — |
| November | 50.3° | 32.5° | 41.4° | 2.67" | — |
| December | 38.5° | 22.8° | 30.6° | 2.41" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushville city | City | 3.2 mi | — |
| Littleton village | Village | 6.4 mi | — |
| Ripley village | Village | 8.1 mi | — |
| Camden village | Village | 8.2 mi | — |
| Industry village | Village | 12.9 mi | — |
| Browning village | Village | 13.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1716909395. • 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.