Harter township, Illinois
Harter township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Harter township is a geographic entity located in Clay County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,912. The land area covers 55.84 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 5,912 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.7 yrs | ±3.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,502 | ±184 | 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 | 2,924 | ±186 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,502 | ±184 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 422 | ±212 |
| Median Home Value | $82,100 | ±$11,990 |
| Median Gross Rent | $739 | ±$38 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,000 | ±$10,635 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,211 | ±$7,922 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.2% | ±5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 948 | ±296 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | ±3.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,521 | ±295 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.5% | ±5.1% |
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 HARTER
GUS Population: 5,932 (2024)
ID: 162799
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
462 MAHOGANY RD, FLORA IL 62839-3801
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GUS Population: 12,821 (2024)
ID: 162125
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK
COUNTY COURTHOUSE, LOUISVILLE IL 62858
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cisne, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Cisne, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Clay City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Clay City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Clay City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Flora, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Flora, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Flora, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Iuka, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Johnsonville, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Frontier Community College
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College | 21.7 mi away | 2 Frontier Drive, Fairfield, IL, 62837 |
61839329822005
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FLORA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 216 NORTH MAIN STREET, FLORA, IL, 62839 |
(618) 662-6553
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Illinois Eastern Community Colleges - Olney Central College
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College | 23.9 mi away | 305 North West Street, Olney, IL, 62450-2227 | — |
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KINMUNDY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.3 mi away | 111 SOUTH MONROE STREET, KINMUNDY, IL, 62854 |
(618) 547-3250
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Illinois Eastern Community Colleges
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College | 24.8 mi away | 233 East Chestnut Street, Olney, IL, 62450 |
61839329822005
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BRYAN-BENNETT LIBRARY
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Library | 22.5 mi away | 315 SOUTH MAPLE STREET, SALEM, IL, 62881 |
(618) 548-3006
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FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.6 mi away | 300 SOUTH EAST SECOND STREET, FAIRFIELD, IL, 62837 |
(618) 842-4516
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WAYNE CITY KISSNER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.8 mi away | 102 SOUTH MAIN STREET, WAYNE CITY, IL, 62895 |
(618) 895-2661
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OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.4 mi away | 400 WEST MAIN STREET, OLNEY, IL, 62450 |
(618) 392-3711
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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 FLORA, IL US, located 3.0 miles from Harter township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.8° | 21.2° | 30.0° | 2.95" | 3.1" |
| February | 44.2° | 24.7° | 34.5° | 2.54" | 3.2" |
| March | 54.5° | 33.0° | 43.8° | 3.83" | 0.8" |
| April | 67.1° | 43.5° | 55.3° | 5.31" | 0.0" |
| May | 76.8° | 54.1° | 65.5° | 5.09" | 0.0" |
| June | 86.0° | 63.3° | 74.7° | 5.86" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.0° | 65.8° | 77.4° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.8° | 63.4° | 75.6° | 3.73" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.6° | 55.4° | 68.5° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| October | 69.0° | 44.3° | 56.6° | 3.67" | 0.0" |
| November | 54.8° | 33.6° | 44.2° | 4.23" | 0.0" |
| December | 43.2° | 25.9° | 34.5° | 3.26" | 4.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flora city | City | 3.4 mi | — |
| Xenia village | Village | 6.1 mi | — |
| Louisville village | Village | 6.8 mi | — |
| Clay City village | Village | 10.1 mi | — |
| Johnsonville village | Village | 10.6 mi | — |
| Sailor Springs village | Village | 11.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1702533266. • 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.