Fairfield township, Illinois
Fairfield township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Fairfield township is a geographic entity located in Bureau County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 358. The land area covers 36.40 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 358 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 66.9 yrs | ±5.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 62 | ±28 | 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 | 62 | ±28 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 62 | ±28 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | $220,500 | ±$45,550 |
| 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 | $100,250 | ±$9,122 |
| Per Capita Income | $68,342 | ±$19,852 |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±10.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±13 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±30.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 43 | ±34 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.9% | ±24.6% |
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 FAIRFIELD
GUS Population: 359 (2024)
ID: 102898
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
4957 BACKBONE RD, TAMPICO IL 61283-9131
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GUS Population: 32,486 (2024)
ID: 162121
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: BUREAU COUNTY CLERK
700 SOUTH MAIN STREET, RM. 104, PRINCETON IL 61356
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Fairfield | 04-08 | Fairfield, IL | |
| Regular School Fairfield | 09-12 | Fairfield, IL | |
| Regular School Fairfield | KG-08 | Fairfield, IL | |
| Regular School Fairfield | KG-08 | Fairfield, IL | |
| Regular School Fairfield | PK-03 | Fairfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Annawan, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Annawan, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-08 | Manlius, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Wyanet, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Sheffield, 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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Educators of Beauty College of Cosmetology-Sterling
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College Vocational | 18.0 mi away | 211 E Third St, Sterling, IL, 61081-3611 |
8156250247
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WALNUT PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 101 HEATON STREET, WALNUT, IL, 61376 |
(815) 379-2159
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Morrison Institute of Technology
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College | 19.6 mi away | 701 Portland Ave, Morrison, IL, 61270-2959 |
8157727218201
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ANNAWAN-ALBA TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 200 NORTH MEADOW LANE, SUITE 2, ANNAWAN, IL, 61234 |
(309) 935-6483
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Sauk Valley Community College
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College | 21.9 mi away | 173 Illinois Rt 2, Dixon, IL, 61021-9112 |
8152885511
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MINERAL-GOLD PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 120 EAST MAIN STREET, MINERAL, IL, 61344 |
(309) 288-3971
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HENRY C. ADAMS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 209 WEST THIRD STREET, PROPHETSTOWN, IL, 61277 |
(309) 714-2699
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SHEFFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.2 mi away | 136 EAST COOK STREET, SHEFFIELD, IL, 61361 |
(815) 454-2628
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ATKINSON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 109 SOUTH STATE STREET, ATKINSON, IL, 61235 |
(309) 936-7606
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MASON MEMORIAL LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 104 WEST MAIN STREET, BUDA, IL, 61314 |
(309) 895-7701
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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 WALNUT, IL US, located 10.4 miles from Fairfield township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.3° | 12.9° | 21.1° | 1.52" | 12.7" |
| February | 33.9° | 17.0° | 25.4° | 1.73" | 8.4" |
| March | 46.9° | 28.0° | 37.5° | 2.22" | 4.7" |
| April | 60.5° | 38.6° | 49.5° | 3.35" | 0.6" |
| May | 71.7° | 50.6° | 61.1° | 4.63" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.6° | 60.3° | 70.5° | 4.93" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.3° | 63.4° | 73.4° | 3.94" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.5° | 61.1° | 71.3° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.0° | 52.9° | 64.4° | 3.40" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.2° | 41.0° | 52.1° | 2.97" | 0.2" |
| November | 47.7° | 29.7° | 38.7° | 2.33" | 2.0" |
| December | 35.0° | 19.1° | 27.1° | 1.99" | 7.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bedford village | Village | 4.8 mi | — |
| Hooppole village | Village | 6.0 mi | — |
| Tampico village | Village | 6.3 mi | — |
| Deer Grove village | Village | 7.6 mi | — |
| Manlius village | Village | 9.0 mi | — |
| Walnut village | Village | 10.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1701124790. • 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.