Deerfield township, Illinois
Deerfield township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Deerfield township is a geographic entity located in Fulton County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 243. The land area covers 34.17 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 243 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 54.7 yrs | ±2.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 97 | ±36 | 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 | 112 | ±40 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 97 | ±36 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 15 | ±22 |
| Median Home Value | $134,400 | ±$78,038 |
| 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 | $55,156 | ±$43,527 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,450 | ±$10,505 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% | ±3.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4 | ±6 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±12.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 103 | ±52 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.8% | ±11.8% |
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 DEERFIELD
GUS Population: 243 (2024)
ID: 162900
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
8624 E BABYLON RD, ELLISVILLE IL 61431
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GUS Population: 32,510 (2024)
ID: 102548
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 226, 100 N MAIN ST, LEWISTOWN IL 61542
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Deerfield | 06-08 | Deerfield, IL | |
| Regular School Deerfield | 06-08 | Deerfield, IL | |
| Regular School Deerfield | 09-12 | Deerfield, IL | |
| Regular School Deerfield | KG-05 | Deerfield, IL | |
| Regular School Deerfield | PK-05 | Deerfield, IL | |
| Regular School Deerfield | KG-05 | Deerfield, IL | |
| Regular School Deerfield | KG-05 | Deerfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Abingdon, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Avon, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Avon, 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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Spoon River College
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College | 10.9 mi away | 23235 North County 22, Canton, IL, 61520-8622 |
3096474645
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VALLEY DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 515 CARTER STREET, FAIRVIEW, IL, 61432 |
(309) 778-2240
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Graham Hospital School of Nursing
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College | 12.2 mi away | 210 W Walnut St, Canton, IL, 61520-2497 |
3096474086
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SPOON RIVER LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 201 SOUTH THIRD STREET, CUBA, IL, 61427 |
(309) 785-5496
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Western Illinois University
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College | 23.6 mi away | 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL, 61455 |
3092981414
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VILLAGE OF AVON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 105 SOUTH MAIN STREET, AVON, IL, 61415 |
(309) 465-3933
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PARLIN-INGERSOLL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 205 WEST CHESTNUT STREET, CANTON, IL, 61520 |
(309) 647-0328
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BUSHNELL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 455 NORTH DEAN STREET, BUSHNELL, IL, 61422 |
(309) 772-2060
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LEWISTOWN CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 1126 NORTH MAIN, LEWISTOWN, IL, 61542 |
(309) 547-2860
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MAQUON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 210 MAIN STREET, MAQUON, IL, 61458 |
(309) 875-3573
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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 PRAIRIE CITY 2S, IL US, located 10.4 miles from Deerfield township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.7° | 16.0° | 24.4° | 1.91" | 5.7" |
| February | 37.9° | 19.0° | 28.5° | 1.92" | 6.0" |
| March | 50.5° | 28.8° | 39.6° | 2.68" | 2.5" |
| April | 63.6° | 39.8° | 51.7° | 3.79" | 1.0" |
| May | 73.8° | 52.0° | 62.9° | 5.05" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.4° | 61.6° | 72.0° | 4.82" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.7° | 64.4° | 75.1° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.5° | 62.5° | 73.0° | 3.21" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.0° | 54.9° | 66.4° | 3.77" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.0° | 43.0° | 54.5° | 2.99" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.2° | 30.8° | 40.5° | 2.42" | 1.1" |
| December | 38.1° | 21.7° | 29.9° | 1.80" | 5.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellisville village | Village | 3.5 mi | — |
| Fairview village | Village | 6.4 mi | — |
| Cuba city | City | 7.5 mi | — |
| Smithfield village | Village | 7.9 mi | — |
| London Mills village | Village | 8.6 mi | — |
| Marietta village | Village | 9.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1705718979. • 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.