Cheney's Grove township, Illinois
Cheney's Grove township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Cheney's Grove township is a geographic entity located in McLean County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 908. The land area covers 36.43 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 908 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.8 yrs | ±5.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 376 | ±58 | 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 | 424 | ±59 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 376 | ±58 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 48 | ±30 |
| Median Home Value | $110,200 | ±$15,739 |
| Median Gross Rent | $957 | ±$264 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,409 | ±$9,671 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,879 | ±$6,494 |
| Poverty Rate | 15% | ±5.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 151 | ±63 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% | ±4.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 425 | ±72 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.8% | ±2.4% |
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 CHENEYS GROVE
GUS Population: 916 (2024)
ID: 163123
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
510 S MAIN ST, SAYBROOK IL 61770-9489
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GUS Population: 172,069 (2024)
ID: 189911
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: MCLEAN COUNTY ASSISTANT TREASURER
115 E WASHINGTON ST, STE M101, BLOOMINGTON IL 61701-4089
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Farmer City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Fisher, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Fisher, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Gibson City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Gibson City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Gibson City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Le Roy, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Le Roy, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Le Roy, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lexington, 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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Paul Mitchell the School-Normal
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College Vocational | 24.1 mi away | 1503 E College Ave Ste L, Normal, IL, 61761 |
3094510400
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CHENEYS GROVE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 204 SOUTH STATE STREET, SAYBROOK, IL, 61770 |
(309) 475-6131
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Parkland College
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College | 24.2 mi away | 2400 W Bradley Ave, Champaign, IL, 61821-1899 |
2173512200
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MOYER DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 618 S. SANGAMON AVE., GIBSON CITY, IL, 60936 |
(217) 784-5343
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MARTIN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 132 WEST MAIN STREET, COLFAX, IL, 61728 |
(309) 723-2541
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FARMER CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.2 mi away | 109 EAST GREEN STREET, FARMER CITY, IL, 61842 |
(309) 928-9532
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BLUE RIDGE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.8 mi away | 116 EAST OLIVER STREET, MANSFIELD, IL, 61854 |
(217) 489-9033
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MELVIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.3 mi away | 102 SOUTH CENTER STREET, MELVIN, IL, 60952 |
(217) 388-2421
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MAHOMET PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 18.9 mi away | 1702 EAST OAK STREET, MAHOMET, IL, 61853 |
(217) 586-2611
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LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 19.9 mi away | 207 SOUTH CEDAR STREET, LEXINGTON, IL, 61753 |
(309) 365-7801
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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 GIBSON CITY, IL US, located 8.0 miles from Cheney's Grove township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.0° | 16.0° | 24.0° | 1.95" | 6.7" |
| February | 36.5° | 19.7° | 28.1° | 1.77" | 4.1" |
| March | 48.2° | 29.3° | 38.8° | 2.74" | 1.4" |
| April | 61.6° | 39.1° | 50.3° | 3.57" | 0.3" |
| May | 72.5° | 51.2° | 61.9° | 4.51" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.7° | 60.7° | 71.2° | 4.57" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.0° | 63.6° | 73.8° | 3.57" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.7° | 61.5° | 72.1° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.8° | 53.2° | 65.5° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.1° | 41.4° | 52.7° | 3.40" | 0.1" |
| November | 49.3° | 30.9° | 40.1° | 2.63" | 1.1" |
| December | 36.7° | 22.1° | 29.4° | 2.18" | 4.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saybrook village | Village | 1.1 mi | — |
| Arrowsmith village | Village | 6.4 mi | — |
| Bellflower village | Village | 6.9 mi | — |
| Foosland village | Village | 6.9 mi | — |
| Gibson City city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
| Anchor village | Village | 9.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1711312905. • 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.