Crooked Creek township, Illinois
Crooked Creek township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Crooked Creek township is a geographic entity located in Jasper County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 655. The land area covers 55.91 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 655 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs | ±6.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 286 | ±111 | 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 | 365 | ±117 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 286 | ±111 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 79 | ±65 |
| Median Home Value | $284,100 | ±$228,392 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,097 | ±$59 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $121,250 | ±$88,556 |
| Per Capita Income | $48,410 | ±$10,019 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | ±6.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 58 | ±50 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 463 | ±216 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.5% | ±14.9% |
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 CROOKED CREEK
GUS Population: 659 (2024)
ID: 162987
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
15315 N 1400TH ST, NEWTON IL 62448-3231
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COUNTY OF JASPER
GUS Population: 9,092 (2024)
ID: 102549
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: JASPER COUNTY CLERK
204 W WASHINGTON ST, STE 2, NEWTON IL 62448-1252
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Casey, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Toledo, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Toledo, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Toledo, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Dieterich, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Dieterich, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Newton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Martinsville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Casey, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Newton, 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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Lake Land College
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College | 24.2 mi away | 5001 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, IL, 61938 |
2172345253
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GREENUP TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 101 NORTH FRANKLIN STREET, GREENUP, IL, 62428 |
(217) 923-3616
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Eastern Illinois University
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College | 24.8 mi away | 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL, 61920 |
2175815000
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NEWTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 100 SOUTH VAN BUREN STREET, NEWTON, IL, 62448 |
(618) 783-8141
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SUMPTER TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 148 COURTHOUSE SQUARE, TOLEDO, IL, 62468 |
(217) 849-2072
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CASEY TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 307 EAST MAIN STREET, CASEY, IL, 62420 |
(217) 932-2105
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OBLONG PUBLIC BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 110 EAST MAIN STREET, OBLONG, IL, 62449 |
(618) 592-3001
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MARTINSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 20.1 mi away | 120 EAST CUMBERLAND STREET, MARTINSVILLE, IL, 62442 |
(217) 382-4113
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EFFINGHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.6 mi away | 200 NORTH THIRD STREET, EFFINGHAM, IL, 62401 |
(217) 342-2464
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NEOGA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 21.7 mi away | 551 CHESTNUT AVENUE, NEOGA, IL, 62447 |
(217) 895-3944
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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 NEWTON, IL US, located 9.3 miles from Crooked Creek township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.3° | 21.7° | 29.5° | 3.22" | 5.3" |
| February | 42.2° | 25.3° | 33.8° | 2.61" | 3.9" |
| March | 52.8° | 34.1° | 43.4° | 3.73" | 2.1" |
| April | 64.8° | 44.2° | 54.5° | 5.01" | 0.2" |
| May | 74.5° | 54.6° | 64.5° | 4.79" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.5° | 63.8° | 73.7° | 5.28" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.4° | 66.8° | 76.6° | 4.23" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.1° | 64.8° | 75.0° | 3.06" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.5° | 56.8° | 68.1° | 3.26" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.6° | 45.5° | 56.6° | 3.84" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.1° | 34.7° | 43.9° | 3.86" | 0.7" |
| December | 41.6° | 26.7° | 34.2° | 3.14" | 3.8" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill village | Village | 1.4 mi | — |
| Hidalgo village | Village | 2.4 mi | — |
| Yale village | Village | 6.1 mi | — |
| Jewett village | Village | 8.2 mi | — |
| Greenup village | Village | 8.8 mi | — |
| Newton city | City | 9.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1707917653. • 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.