King township, Illinois
King township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
King township is a geographic entity located in Christian County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 200. The land area covers 36.65 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 200 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs | ±13.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 84 | ±37 | 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 | 87 | ±36 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 84 | ±37 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3 | ±7 |
| Median Home Value | $145,000 | ±$42,137 |
| Median Gross Rent | $591 | ±$265 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $90,735 | ±$7,318 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,897 | ±$17,709 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% | ±15.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 29 | ±41 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±15.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 83 | ±51 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.4% | ±15.6% |
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 KING
GUS Population: 202 (2024)
ID: 162783
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
60 E 300 NORTH RD, MORRISONVILLE IL 62546-6109
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COUNTY OF CHRISTIAN
GUS Population: 33,247 (2024)
ID: 162124
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 647, TAYLORVILLE IL 62568-0647
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Auburn, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Auburn, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Divernon, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Auburn, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Farmersville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Raymond, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Raymond, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-04 | Taylorville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Morrisonville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Morrisonville, 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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Lincoln Land Community College
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College | 20.5 mi away | 5250 Shepherd Rd, Springfield, IL, 62794-9256 |
2177862200
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KITCHELL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 300 SE 5TH STREET, MORRISONVILLE, IL, 62546 |
(217) 526-4553
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Capital Area Career Center
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College Vocational | 20.5 mi away | 2201 Toronto Rd, Springfield, IL, 62712-3803 |
2175851215
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FARMERSVILLE-WAGGONER PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 210 SOUTH CLEVELAND STREET, FARMERSVILLE, IL, 62533 |
(217) 227-3711
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University of Illinois Springfield
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College | 21.1 mi away | One University Plaza, Springfield, IL, 62703-5407 |
2172066600
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DOYLE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 109 SOUTH O'BANNON STREET, RAYMOND, IL, 62560 |
(217) 229-4471
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Blackburn College
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College | 22.1 mi away | 700 College Ave, Carlinville, IL, 62626 |
2178543231
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PAWNEE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 613 DOUGLAS STREET, PAWNEE, IL, 62558 |
(217) 625-7716
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DIVERNON TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 221 SOUTH SECOND STREET, DIVERNON, IL, 62530 |
(217) 628-3813
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TAYLORVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 121 WEST VINE STREET, TAYLORVILLE, IL, 62568 |
(217) 824-4736
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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 MORRISONVILLE, IL US, located 2.7 miles from King township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.6° | 19.3° | 27.5° | 2.18" | 5.9" |
| February | 40.8° | 23.2° | 32.0° | 1.82" | 3.9" |
| March | 51.8° | 32.1° | 41.9° | 2.73" | 2.4" |
| April | 65.1° | 42.8° | 53.9° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| May | 75.0° | 54.3° | 64.7° | 4.55" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.2° | 63.2° | 73.2° | 3.92" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.4° | 65.7° | 76.0° | 2.95" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.5° | 63.5° | 74.5° | 3.50" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.7° | 55.6° | 68.1° | 3.53" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.1° | 43.8° | 55.9° | 3.21" | 0.2" |
| November | 52.7° | 33.0° | 42.8° | 3.20" | 0.6" |
| December | 40.7° | 24.5° | 32.6° | 2.22" | 3.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisonville village | Village | 2.6 mi | — |
| Palmer village | Village | 5.3 mi | — |
| Harvel village | Village | 5.6 mi | — |
| Farmersville village | Village | 7.9 mi | — |
| Raymond village | Village | 8.9 mi | — |
| Waggoner village | Village | 8.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1702139948. • 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.