Grand Tower township, Illinois
Grand Tower township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Grand Tower township is a geographic entity located in Jackson County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 555. The land area covers 31.56 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 555 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 23.8 yrs | ±5.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 249 | ±66 | 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 | 302 | ±75 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 249 | ±66 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 53 | ±28 |
| Median Home Value | $51,600 | ±$26,952 |
| Median Gross Rent | $682 | ±$70 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,458 | ±$21,162 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,753 | ±$8,501 |
| Poverty Rate | 32% | ±11.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 200 | ±92 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | ±5.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 247 | ±85 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94% | ±12.1% |
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 GRAND TOWER
GUS Population: 559 (2024)
ID: 162982
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 216, GRAND TOWER IL 62942-0216
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GUS Population: 53,199 (2024)
ID: 162139
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR
1001 WALNUT ST, MURPHYSBORO IL 62966-2177
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | ALTENBURG, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Anna, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Anna, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Murphysboro, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Cobden, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cobden, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Cobden, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Murphysboro, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-04 | Anna, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | De Soto, 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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Southern Illinois University-System Office
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College | 13.7 mi away | 1400 Douglas Drive, Carbondale, IL, 62901-6801 |
6185363331
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ALTENBURG BRANCH
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 66 POPLAR ST, ALTENBURG, MO, 63732 |
(573) 824-5267
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
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College | 14.7 mi away | Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL, 62901-4512 |
6184532121
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SALLIE LOGAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 1808 WALNUT STREET, MURPHYSBORO, IL, 62966 |
(618) 684-3271
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John A Logan College
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College | 22.0 mi away | 700 Logan College Drive, Carterville, IL, 62918-2500 |
6189852828
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COBDEN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 100 SOUTH FRONT STREET, COBDEN, IL, 62920 |
(618) 893-4637
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Southeast Missouri State University
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College | 23.6 mi away | One University Plaza, MS2025, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701 |
5736512000
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CARBONDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.8 mi away | 405 WEST MAIN STREET, CARBONDALE, IL, 62901 |
(618) 457-0354
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Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences
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College | 24.3 mi away | 2001 William Street, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63703-4507 |
57333468252202
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JONESBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.9 mi away | 412 SOUTH MAIN STREET, JONESBORO, IL, 62952 |
(618) 833-8121
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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 CARBONDALE SOUTHERN IL AP, IL US, located 15.2 miles from Grand Tower township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.7° | 24.8° | 33.2° | 2.79" | — |
| February | 47.2° | 27.8° | 37.5° | 2.61" | — |
| March | 57.1° | 35.9° | 46.5° | 4.14" | — |
| April | 68.1° | 45.2° | 56.7° | 5.34" | — |
| May | 77.0° | 55.4° | 66.2° | 4.98" | — |
| June | 85.7° | 64.2° | 74.9° | 4.11" | — |
| July | 88.4° | 67.5° | 78.0° | 3.61" | — |
| August | 87.2° | 64.8° | 76.0° | 3.05" | — |
| September | 80.8° | 55.7° | 68.3° | 2.85" | — |
| October | 70.1° | 44.7° | 57.4° | 3.54" | — |
| November | 56.2° | 35.0° | 45.6° | 3.87" | — |
| December | 45.7° | 28.2° | 37.0° | 3.12" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Tower city | City | 1.9 mi | — |
| Gorham village | Village | 4.7 mi | — |
| Altenburg city | City | 6.3 mi | — |
| Frohna city | City | 8.1 mi | — |
| Alto Pass village | Village | 9.9 mi | — |
| New Wells CDP | CDP | 10.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1707730783. • 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.