Heralds Prairie township, Illinois
Heralds Prairie township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Heralds Prairie township is a geographic entity located in White County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 595. The land area covers 54.26 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 595 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48.6 yrs | ±11.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 175 | ±59 | 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 | 239 | ±81 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 175 | ±59 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 64 | ±60 |
| Median Home Value | $141,400 | ±$63,083 |
| 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 | $98,295 | ±$44,988 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,685 | ±$9,986 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | ±5.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 41 | ±31 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | ±5.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 269 | ±114 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 74.9% | ±20.6% |
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 HERALDS PRAIRIE
GUS Population: 599 (2024)
ID: 125363
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
401 CO RD 1125 E, NORRIS CITY IL 62869
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GUS Population: 13,395 (2024)
ID: 124851
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: WHITE CO TREASURER
PO BOX 369, CARMI IL 62821-0369
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 01-12 | Carmi, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Carmi, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Carmi, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Eldorado, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Eldorado, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Eldorado, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-03 | Carmi, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-01 | Carmi, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Norris City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Norris City, 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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Southeastern Illinois College
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College | 20.4 mi away | 3575 College Road, Harrisburg, IL, 62946 |
6182525400
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NORRIS CITY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 603 SOUTH DIVISION STREET, NORRIS CITY, IL, 62869 |
(618) 378-3713
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CARMI PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 103 SLOCUMB STREET, CARMI, IL, 62821 |
(618) 382-5277
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ENFIELD READING CENTER
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 105 EAST MAIN STREET, ENFIELD, IL, 62835 |
(618) 963-2787
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ALEXANDRIAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.0 mi away | 115 WEST FIFTH STREET, MOUNT VERNON, IN, 47620 |
(812) 838-3286
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MOBILELIBRARY
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Library | 17.0 mi away | 126 WEST FIFTH STREET, MOUNT VERNON, IN, 47620 |
(812) 431-8528
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ELDORADO MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 17.2 mi away | 1001 GRANT STREET, ELDORADO, IL, 62930 |
(618) 273-7922
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NEW HARMONY WORKINGMEN`S INSTITUTE
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 407 WEST TAVERN STREET, NEW HARMONY, IN, 47631 |
(812) 682-4806
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SHAWNEETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.4 mi away | 320 NORTH LINCOLN BOULEVARD, SHAWNEETOWN, IL, 62984 |
(618) 269-3761
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MCCOY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 19.8 mi away | 130 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET, MCLEANSBORO, IL, 62859 |
(618) 643-2125
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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 CARMI 3, IL US, located 6.4 miles from Heralds Prairie township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.1° | 21.2° | 31.2° | 3.50" | 2.5" |
| February | 46.0° | 23.4° | 34.7° | 3.11" | 4.9" |
| March | 56.1° | 32.5° | 44.3° | 4.37" | 1.8" |
| April | 68.0° | 43.0° | 55.5° | 5.17" | 0.0" |
| May | 76.8° | 53.5° | 65.1° | 5.16" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.3° | 62.5° | 73.9° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.6° | 65.7° | 76.7° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.8° | 63.0° | 74.9° | 3.50" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.4° | 54.8° | 68.1° | 3.22" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.1° | 42.8° | 56.4° | 3.43" | 0.2" |
| November | 56.2° | 32.1° | 44.1° | 4.22" | 0.2" |
| December | 45.0° | 25.0° | 35.0° | 3.90" | 2.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norris City village | Village | 6.9 mi | — |
| New Haven village | Village | 7.1 mi | — |
| Carmi city | City | 7.4 mi | — |
| Omaha village | Village | 8.5 mi | — |
| Maunie village | Village | 9.3 mi | — |
| Enfield village | Village | 11.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1719334228. • 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.