Buffalo Hart township, Illinois
Buffalo Hart township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Buffalo Hart township is a geographic entity located in Sangamon County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 170. The land area covers 22.69 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 170 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 56.5 yrs | ±19.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 75 | ±30 | 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 | 75 | ±30 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 75 | ±30 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | $186,500 | ±$152,025 |
| 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 | $93,646 | ±$46,214 |
| Per Capita Income | $52,783 | ±$19,510 |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±8.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±13 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±18.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 72 | ±41 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 100% | ±0% |
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 BUFFALO HART
GUS Population: 171 (2024)
ID: 163286
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
7238 CORNLAND RD, BUFFALO IL 62515-7134
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GUS Population: 194,345 (2024)
ID: 194545
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEP. AUDITOR
200 S 9TH ST, STE 201, SPRINGFIELD IL 62701-1967
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Springfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Springfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Springfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Cantrall, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | Cantrall, IL | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 11-12 | Springfield, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Springfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Springfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Springfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Springfield, 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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Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois
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College Vocational | 9.8 mi away | 2731 Farmers Market Road, Springfield, IL, 62707 |
2175278324
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TRI-CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 600 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BUFFALO, IL, 62515 |
(217) 364-8181
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St. John's College-Department of Nursing
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College | 13.2 mi away | 729 E. Carpenter St, Springfield, IL, 62702 |
2175255628
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RIVERTON VILLAGE LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 1200 EAST RIVERTON ROAD, RIVERTON, IL, 62561 |
(217) 629-6353
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University of Illinois Springfield
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College | 15.5 mi away | One University Plaza, Springfield, IL, 62703-5407 |
2172066600
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WILLIAMSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 217 NORTH ELM STREET, WILLIAMSVILLE, IL, 62693 |
(217) 566-3520
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Lincoln Land Community College
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College | 15.8 mi away | 5250 Shepherd Rd, Springfield, IL, 62794-9256 |
2177862200
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ELKHART PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 121 EAST BOHAN STREET, ELKHART, IL, 62634 |
(217) 947-2313
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Capital Area Career Center
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College Vocational | 16.5 mi away | 2201 Toronto Rd, Springfield, IL, 62712-3803 |
2175851215
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SHERMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 2100 EAST ANDREW ROAD, SHERMAN, IL, 62684 |
(217) 496-2496
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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 SPRINGFIELD CAPITAL AP, IL US, located 14.1 miles from Buffalo Hart township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.9° | 19.9° | 27.9° | 2.03" | 6.7" |
| February | 41.1° | 23.7° | 32.4° | 1.93" | 6.1" |
| March | 53.1° | 33.2° | 43.2° | 2.76" | 3.1" |
| April | 65.6° | 43.3° | 54.4° | 3.97" | 0.3" |
| May | 75.7° | 54.4° | 65.1° | 4.52" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.0° | 63.3° | 73.7° | 4.61" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.8° | 66.2° | 76.5° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.4° | 64.3° | 74.9° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.2° | 55.8° | 68.0° | 2.88" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.4° | 44.6° | 56.0° | 3.26" | 0.1" |
| November | 52.7° | 34.2° | 43.5° | 2.71" | 1.2" |
| December | 40.7° | 25.2° | 32.9° | 2.15" | 4.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornland CDP | CDP | 2.9 mi | — |
| Buffalo village | Village | 3.7 mi | — |
| Dawson village | Village | 3.8 mi | — |
| Spaulding village | Village | 6.6 mi | — |
| Riverton village | Village | 6.9 mi | — |
| Williamsville village | Village | 7.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1716709486. • 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.