Fairmount township, Illinois
Fairmount township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Fairmount township is a geographic entity located in Pike County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 157. The land area covers 37.60 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 157 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.2 yrs | ±18.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 108 | ±48 | 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 | 120 | ±50 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 108 | ±48 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 12 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | $158,000 | ±$67,242 |
| 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 | Suppressed | — |
| Per Capita Income | $40,902 | ±$8,887 |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±5.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±13 |
| Unemployment Rate | 22.7% | ±23.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 119 | ±64 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 100% | ±0% |
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 FAIRMOUNT
GUS Population: 157 (2024)
ID: 163241
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
33429-365TH AVE, BAYLIS IL 62314
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COUNTY OF PIKE
GUS Population: 14,258 (2024)
ID: 162157
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
121 E WASHINGTON ST, PITTSFIELD IL 62363-1411
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Mount Sterling, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Mount Sterling, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Mount Sterling, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Griggsville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Perry, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Griggsville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Liberty, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Liberty, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Pittsfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-08 | Pittsfield, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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GRIGGSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 119 SOUTH COREY STREET, GRIGGSVILLE, IL, 62340 |
(217) 833-2633
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BARRY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 880 BAINBRIDGE STREET, BARRY, IL, 62312 |
(217) 335-2149
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PITTSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 205 NORTH MEMORIAL STREET, PITTSFIELD, IL, 62363 |
(217) 285-2200
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BROWN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 14.3 mi away | 143 WEST MAIN STREET, MOUNT STERLING, IL, 62353 |
(217) 773-2013
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M-C RIVER VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 304 MAIN STREET, MEREDOSIA, IL, 62665 |
(217) 584-1571
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CLAYTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 17.2 mi away | 211 EAST MAIN STREET, CLAYTON, IL, 62324 |
(217) 894-6519
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BLUFFS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 110 NORTH BLUFF STREET, BLUFFS, IL, 62621 |
(217) 754-3804
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CAMP POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 20.3 mi away | 206 EAST STATE STREET, CAMP POINT, IL, 62320 |
(217) 593-7021
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GOLDEN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 23.4 mi away | 309 QUINCY STREET, GOLDEN, IL, 62339 |
(217) 696-2428
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WINCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.2 mi away | 215 NORTH MAIN STREET, WINCHESTER, IL, 62694 |
(217) 742-3150
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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 PERRY 6 NW, IL US, located 2.2 miles from Fairmount township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.5° | 17.8° | 27.1° | 1.96" | 6.1" |
| February | 41.6° | 21.7° | 31.7° | 2.00" | 6.0" |
| March | 52.8° | 31.3° | 42.1° | 2.57" | 2.4" |
| April | 65.0° | 41.8° | 53.4° | 3.92" | 0.4" |
| May | 74.9° | 53.3° | 64.1° | 4.41" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.8° | 62.2° | 73.0° | 4.75" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.3° | 65.1° | 76.2° | 4.48" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.1° | 62.7° | 74.4° | 3.21" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.9° | 54.2° | 67.0° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.5° | 42.7° | 55.1° | 3.10" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.3° | 32.8° | 43.0° | 2.82" | 0.9" |
| December | 41.2° | 23.2° | 32.2° | 2.26" | 5.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylis village | Village | 5.0 mi | — |
| New Salem village | Village | 5.9 mi | — |
| Perry village | Village | 6.2 mi | — |
| Beverly CDP | CDP | 6.8 mi | — |
| Kingston CDP | CDP | 8.9 mi | — |
| Griggsville city | City | 9.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1714924972. • 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.