East Fork township, Illinois
East Fork township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
East Fork township is a geographic entity located in Montgomery County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,420. The land area covers 58.01 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,420 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.7 yrs | ±6.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 954 | ±149 | 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 | 1,150 | ±169 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 954 | ±149 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 196 | ±99 |
| Median Home Value | $123,500 | ±$22,262 |
| Median Gross Rent | $782 | ±$65 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,250 | ±$14,954 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,583 | ±$5,032 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | ±3.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 279 | ±87 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 921 | ±188 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 80.4% | ±8.2% |
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 EAST FORK
GUS Population: 1,991 (2024)
ID: 163201
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
500 S PROSPECT, COFFEEN IL 62017-2008
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GUS Population: 27,615 (2024)
ID: 194544
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY COORDINATOR
1 COURTHOUSE SQ, ROOM 202, HILLSBORO IL 62049-1137
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Hillsboro, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Greenville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Greenville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Coffeen, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Greenville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Greenville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Hillsboro, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Hillsboro, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-01 | Litchfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-05 | Litchfield, 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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Greenville University
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College | 14.2 mi away | 315 E. College Ave., Greenville, IL, 62246 |
6186642800
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HILLSBORO AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 420 SOUTH MAIN STREET, HILLSBORO, IL, 62049 |
(217) 532-3055
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WITT TOWNSHIP MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 18 NORTH SECOND STREET, WITT, IL, 62094 |
(217) 594-7333
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LITCHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 400 NORTH STATE STREET, LITCHFIELD, IL, 62056 |
(217) 324-3866
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GREENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 414 WEST MAIN STREET, GREENVILLE, IL, 62246 |
(618) 664-3115
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NOKOMIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 100 NORTH SPRUCE STREET, NOKOMIS, IL, 62075 |
(217) 563-2734
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MOUNT OLIVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 100 NORTH PLUM STREET, MOUNT OLIVE, IL, 62069 |
(217) 999-7311
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RAMSEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.9 mi away | 401 SOUTH SUPERIOR STREET, RAMSEY, IL, 62080 |
(618) 423-2019
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DOYLE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 109 SOUTH O'BANNON STREET, RAYMOND, IL, 62560 |
(217) 229-4471
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EVANS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 19.8 mi away | 215 SOUTH FIFTH STREET, VANDALIA, IL, 62471 |
(618) 283-2824
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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 HILLSBORO, IL US, located 5.8 miles from East Fork township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.4° | 21.4° | 29.9° | 2.52" | — |
| February | 44.5° | 25.4° | 34.9° | 2.61" | — |
| March | 55.4° | 34.2° | 44.8° | 3.05" | — |
| April | 68.3° | 44.1° | 56.2° | 5.03" | — |
| May | 77.7° | 54.3° | 66.0° | 5.06" | — |
| June | 86.0° | 63.3° | 74.6° | 3.83" | — |
| July | 88.7° | 66.6° | 77.6° | 3.74" | — |
| August | 87.3° | 64.7° | 76.0° | 3.14" | — |
| September | 81.7° | 56.7° | 69.2° | 3.30" | — |
| October | 69.7° | 45.8° | 57.8° | 3.41" | — |
| November | 54.6° | 35.2° | 44.9° | 3.76" | — |
| December | 42.8° | 26.4° | 34.6° | 2.62" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffeen city | City | 1.7 mi | — |
| Taylor Springs village | Village | 4.7 mi | — |
| Schram City village | Village | 4.9 mi | — |
| Donnellson village | Village | 5.7 mi | — |
| Hillsboro city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Irving village | Village | 7.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1713521761. • 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.