Ganeer township, Illinois
Ganeer township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ganeer township is a geographic entity located in Kankakee County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,161. The land area covers 39.92 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,161 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.2 yrs | ±6.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,227 | ±125 | 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 | 1,346 | ±134 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,227 | ±125 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 119 | ±70 |
| Median Home Value | $203,100 | ±$40,479 |
| Median Gross Rent | $865 | ±$53 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,208 | ±$18,881 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,778 | ±$4,158 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% | ±6.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 578 | ±208 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% | ±5.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,290 | ±151 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 78.3% | ±7.5% |
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 GANEER
GUS Population: 3,153 (2024)
ID: 193228
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
120 W WASHINGTON ST, MOMENCE IL 60954-1540
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GUS Population: 106,410 (2024)
ID: 162142
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN COUNTY BOARD
189 E COURT ST, KANKAKEE IL 60901-3841
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Bourbonnais, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | Kankakee, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Beecher, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Beecher, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Beecher, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Bourbonnais, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bradley, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Bradley, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Bradley, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bradley, 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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Kankakee Community College
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College | 8.5 mi away | 100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL, 60901 |
8158028100
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EDWARD CHIPMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 126 NORTH LOCUST STREET, MOMENCE, IL, 60954 |
(815) 472-2581
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Olivet Nazarene University
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College | 8.7 mi away | One University Avenue, Bourbonnais, IL, 60914-2271 |
8159395011
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GRANT PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 107 WEST TAYLOR STREET, GRANT PARK, IL, 60940 |
(815) 465-6047
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Governors State University
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College | 20.1 mi away | 1 University Pky, University Park, IL, 60484 |
7085345000
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BRADLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 296 NORTH FULTON AVENUE, BRADLEY, IL, 60915 |
(815) 932-6245
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Phipps Academy of Barbering
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College Vocational | 22.5 mi away | 3732 Sauk Trail Road, Richton Park, IL, 60471-1404 |
7082831204
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PEMBROKE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 13130 EAST CENTRAL STREET, PEMBROKE TOWNSHIP, IL, 60958 |
(815) 944-8609
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CAAN Academy of Nursing
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College | 24.0 mi away | 4747 Lincoln Mall Dr. - Suite 420, Matteson, IL, 60443-3821 |
7089831645
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KANKAKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 201 EAST MERCHANT STREET, KANKAKEE, IL, 60901 |
(815) 939-4564
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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 KANKAKEE METRO WASTEWATER, IL US, located 9.4 miles from Ganeer township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.5° | 16.3° | 24.4° | 2.37" | 8.1" |
| February | 36.8° | 19.7° | 28.2° | 1.94" | 3.4" |
| March | 48.6° | 29.4° | 39.0° | 2.49" | 3.0" |
| April | 61.2° | 39.4° | 50.3° | 3.87" | 0.3" |
| May | 72.5° | 51.0° | 61.8° | 5.15" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.9° | 61.0° | 71.5° | 5.21" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.8° | 64.8° | 74.8° | 4.65" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.2° | 63.0° | 73.1° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.9° | 55.1° | 66.5° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.1° | 43.1° | 54.1° | 3.40" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.9° | 32.1° | 41.0° | 2.82" | 0.6" |
| December | 37.8° | 22.1° | 30.0° | 2.35" | 5.3" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Momence city | City | 2.4 mi | — |
| Sun River Terrace village | Village | 2.8 mi | — |
| Grant Park village | Village | 6.9 mi | — |
| Bradley village | Village | 7.2 mi | — |
| Aroma Park village | Village | 7.3 mi | — |
| Hopkins Park village | Village | 8.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1709128456. • 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.