Chatsworth township, Illinois
Chatsworth township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Chatsworth township is a geographic entity located in Livingston County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,309. The land area covers 35.95 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,309 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs | ±11.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 617 | ±124 | 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 | 774 | ±127 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 617 | ±124 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 157 | ±60 |
| Median Home Value | $107,700 | ±$9,173 |
| Median Gross Rent | $730 | ±$54 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,696 | ±$21,120 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,244 | ±$8,924 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% | ±5.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 197 | ±83 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% | ±4.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 662 | ±150 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.5% | ±9% |
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 CHATSWORTH
GUS Population: 1,320 (2024)
ID: 103019
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 52, CHATSWORTH IL 60921-0052
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GUS Population: 35,375 (2024)
ID: 162145
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 618, 112 W MADISON ST, PONTIAC IL 61764-0618
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Chatsworth | PK-01 | Chatsworth, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Thawville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-04 | Fairbury, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Fairbury, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Forrest, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | Forrest, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Saunemin, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cullom, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | Piper City, IL | |
| 6 Nearby | 14-17 | BUCKLEY, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CHATSWORTH AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 501 EAST SCHOOL STREET, CHATSWORTH, IL, 60921 |
(815) 635-3004
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FORREST PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 301 WEST JAMES STREET, FORREST, IL, 61741 |
(815) 657-8805
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PIPER CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 39 WEST MAIN STREET, PIPER CITY, IL, 60959 |
(815) 686-9234
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MELVIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 102 SOUTH CENTER STREET, MELVIN, IL, 60952 |
(217) 388-2421
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DOMINY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 201 SOUTH THIRD STREET, FAIRBURY, IL, 61739 |
(815) 692-3231
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ONARGA COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 15.3 mi away | 209 WEST SEMINARY AVENUE, ONARGA, IL, 60955 |
(815) 268-7626
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GILMAN-DANFORTH DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 17.0 mi away | 715 NORTH MAPLE STREET, GILMAN, IL, 60938 |
(815) 265-7522
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MOYER DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 17.9 mi away | 618 S. SANGAMON AVE., GIBSON CITY, IL, 60936 |
(217) 784-5343
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A. HERR SMITH & E.E. SMITH LODA TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 18.0 mi away | 105 EAST ADAMS STREET, LODA, IL, 60948 |
(217) 386-2783
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MARTIN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.4 mi away | 132 WEST MAIN STREET, COLFAX, IL, 61728 |
(309) 723-2541
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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 PIPER CITY, IL US, located 7.0 miles from Chatsworth township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.0° | 15.6° | 25.3° | 3.40" | 8.6" |
| February | 40.1° | 18.9° | 29.5° | 2.75" | 4.4" |
| March | 51.7° | 27.9° | 39.8° | 2.97" | 3.3" |
| April | 65.2° | 38.0° | 51.6° | 4.02" | 0.9" |
| May | 76.0° | 49.2° | 62.6° | 4.91" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.0° | 60.0° | 72.5° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.6° | 63.1° | 75.3° | 4.90" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.3° | 60.3° | 72.8° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.4° | 52.2° | 66.3° | 2.86" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.8° | 41.7° | 54.8° | 3.68" | 0.0" |
| November | 52.6° | 30.7° | 41.6° | 3.22" | 1.3" |
| December | 40.2° | 21.5° | 30.8° | 3.01" | 6.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth town | Town | 0.7 mi | — |
| Forrest village | Village | 6.3 mi | — |
| Strawn village | Village | 6.5 mi | — |
| Piper City village | Village | 6.6 mi | — |
| Roberts village | Village | 9.0 mi | — |
| Sibley village | Village | 9.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1710512723. • 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.