Forreston township, Illinois
Forreston township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Forreston township is a geographic entity located in Ogle County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,952. The land area covers 36.34 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,952 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.5 yrs | ±4.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 817 | ±115 | 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 | 883 | ±110 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 817 | ±115 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 66 | ±47 |
| Median Home Value | $156,300 | ±$16,504 |
| Median Gross Rent | $781 | ±$212 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,061 | ±$12,338 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,354 | ±$3,611 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% | ±2.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 105 | ±47 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | ±3.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 857 | ±152 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.8% | ±7.9% |
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 FORRESTON
GUS Population: 1,951 (2024)
ID: 163214
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
8678 N MOUNT VERNON RD, FORRESTON IL 61030-9732
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GUS Population: 51,345 (2024)
ID: 162155
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: TREASURER
105 S 5TH ST, OREGON IL 61061-1602
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Forreston | 01-05 | Forreston, IL | |
| Regular School Forreston | 06-12 | Forreston, IL | |
| Regular School Forreston | PK-KG | Forreston, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Polo, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Freeport, IL | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Freeport, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | Freeport, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Polo, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Freeport, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Milledgeville, 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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Highland Community College
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College | 8.5 mi away | 2998 W Pearl City Rd, Freeport, IL, 61032-9341 |
8152356121
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FORRESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 204 FIRST AVENUE, FORRESTON, IL, 61030 |
(815) 938-2624
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Sauk Valley Community College
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College | 24.0 mi away | 173 Illinois Rt 2, Dixon, IL, 61021-9112 |
8152885511
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FREEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 100 EAST DOUGLAS STREET, FREEPORT, IL, 61032 |
(815) 233-3000
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LANARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 111-B SOUTH BROAD STREET, LANARK, IL, 61046 |
(815) 493-2166
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PEARL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 221 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PEARL CITY, IL, 61062 |
(815) 443-2832
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BERTOLET MEMORIAL LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 705 MAIN STREET, LEAF RIVER, IL, 61047 |
(815) 738-2742
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POLO PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 302 WEST MASON STREET, POLO, IL, 61064 |
(815) 946-2713
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MOUNT MORRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 105 SOUTH MCKENDRIE AVENUE, MOUNT MORRIS, IL, 61054 |
(815) 734-4927
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MILLEDGEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 18 WEST FIFTH STREET, MILLEDGEVILLE, IL, 61051 |
(815) 225-7572
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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 POLO 5NW, IL US, located 9.1 miles from Forreston township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.1° | 13.3° | 21.7° | 1.94" | — |
| February | 34.7° | 16.8° | 25.7° | 1.95" | — |
| March | 47.8° | 27.5° | 37.6° | 2.79" | — |
| April | 61.1° | 37.7° | 49.4° | 3.85" | — |
| May | 73.0° | 49.3° | 61.1° | 4.72" | — |
| June | 82.0° | 59.0° | 70.5° | 5.07" | — |
| July | 84.5° | 61.6° | 73.0° | 4.40" | — |
| August | 82.8° | 59.2° | 71.0° | 3.71" | — |
| September | 76.8° | 51.2° | 64.0° | 3.59" | — |
| October | 63.9° | 40.3° | 52.1° | 3.21" | — |
| November | 48.2° | 29.3° | 38.7° | 2.65" | — |
| December | 35.1° | 19.2° | 27.2° | 2.14" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baileyville CDP | CDP | 3.3 mi | — |
| Forreston village | Village | 4.0 mi | — |
| Shannon village | Village | 5.3 mi | — |
| Adeline village | Village | 7.7 mi | — |
| German Valley village | Village | 8.6 mi | — |
| Freeport city | City | 8.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1714127078. • 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.