Cerro Gordo township, Illinois
Cerro Gordo township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Cerro Gordo township is a geographic entity located in Piatt County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,887. The land area covers 60.30 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,887 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40 yrs | ±6.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 655 | ±100 | 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 | 688 | ±111 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 655 | ±100 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 33 | ±32 |
| Median Home Value | $115,300 | ±$9,009 |
| Median Gross Rent | $846 | ±$294 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $86,193 | ±$13,650 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,253 | ±$3,213 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | ±5.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 211 | ±101 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | ±3.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 775 | ±125 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.7% | ±7.2% |
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 CERRO GORDO
GUS Population: 1,872 (2024)
ID: 163235
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 704, CERRO GORDO IL 61818-0704
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GUS Population: 16,628 (2024)
ID: 102553
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PIATT COUNTY CLERK
101 W WASHINGTON ST, MONTICELLO IL 61856-1672
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Cerro Gordo | PK-05 | Cerro Gordo, IL | |
| Regular School Cerro Gordo | 06-12 | Cerro Gordo, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Oreana, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Argenta, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Argenta, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Arthur, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Arthur, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Atwood, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bement, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bement, 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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Richland Community College
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College | 11.6 mi away | One College Park, Decatur, IL, 62521-8513 |
2178757200
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HOPE WELTY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 100 SOUTH MADISON STREET, CERRO GORDO, IL, 61818 |
(217) 763-5001
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Reflections Academy of Beauty
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College Vocational | 14.6 mi away | 3122 Brettwood Cir, Decatur, IL, 62526 |
2174259117
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BEMENT PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 349 SOUTH MACON STREET, BEMENT, IL, 61813 |
(217) 678-7101
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Millikin University
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College | 15.8 mi away | 1184 W Main St, Decatur, IL, 62522-2084 |
2174246211
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LOVINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 110 WEST STATE STREET, LOVINGTON, IL, 61937 |
(217) 873-4468
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WILLOW BRANCH TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 330 NORTH ELDON STREET, CISCO, IL, 61830 |
(217) 669-2312
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ARGENTA-OREANA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 211 SOUTH ROUTE 48, OREANA, IL, 62554 |
(217) 468-2340
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ARGENTA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 100 EAST WATER STREET, ARGENTA, IL, 62501 |
(217) 795-2144
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MOUNT ZION PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 115 WEST MAIN STREET, MOUNT ZION, IL, 62549 |
(217) 864-3622
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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 DECATUR AP, IL US, located 10.0 miles from Cerro Gordo township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.7° | 20.1° | 27.4° | 1.99" | — |
| February | 39.8° | 23.4° | 31.6° | 1.84" | — |
| March | 51.9° | 32.4° | 42.1° | 2.51" | — |
| April | 63.9° | 42.3° | 53.1° | 3.66" | — |
| May | 74.4° | 53.4° | 63.9° | 4.38" | — |
| June | 83.0° | 62.4° | 72.7° | 4.38" | — |
| July | 85.8° | 65.6° | 75.7° | 3.32" | — |
| August | 84.3° | 63.1° | 73.7° | 3.03" | — |
| September | 78.9° | 55.0° | 67.0° | 2.98" | — |
| October | 66.1° | 44.4° | 55.2° | 3.18" | — |
| November | 51.3° | 34.2° | 42.7° | 2.97" | — |
| December | 39.7° | 25.2° | 32.4° | 2.12" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro Gordo village | Village | 3.8 mi | — |
| LaPlace CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Hammond village | Village | 5.9 mi | — |
| Lake City CDP | CDP | 7.3 mi | — |
| Bement village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
| Long Creek village | Village | 9.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1714712275. • 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.