Knight Prairie township, Illinois
Knight Prairie township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Knight Prairie township is a geographic entity located in Hamilton County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 530. The land area covers 36.30 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 530 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 52.4 yrs | ±5.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 224 | ±70 | 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 | 266 | ±76 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 224 | ±70 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 42 | ±39 |
| Median Home Value | $95,000 | ±$29,914 |
| 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 | $94,500 | ±$57,681 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,062 | ±$10,529 |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% | ±4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 18 | ±22 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±4.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 299 | ±130 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 68.3% | ±7.9% |
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 KNIGHT PRAIRIE
GUS Population: 522 (2024)
ID: 125184
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 221, MC LEANSBORO IL 62859-0221
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COUNTY OF HAMILTON
GUS Population: 7,818 (2024)
ID: 162136
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: HAMILTON COUNTY TEASURER COURTHOUSE
100 S JACKSON ST, MCLEANSBORO IL 62859
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Akin, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Benton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Benton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Benton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Mount Vernon, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | West Frankfort, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Dahlgren, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Mc Leansboro, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Ewing, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | West Frankfort, 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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Rend Lake College
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College | 14.6 mi away | 468 N Ken Gray Pkwy, Ina, IL, 62846 |
6184375321
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MCCOY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 130 SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET, MCLEANSBORO, IL, 62859 |
(618) 643-2125
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Frontier Community College
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College | 24.8 mi away | 2 Frontier Drive, Fairfield, IL, 62837 |
61839329822005
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BENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 502 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BENTON, IL, 62812 |
(618) 438-7511
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ENFIELD READING CENTER
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Library | 17.3 mi away | 105 EAST MAIN STREET, ENFIELD, IL, 62835 |
(618) 963-2787
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GALATIA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 17.3 mi away | 217 SOUTH MAIN CROSS STREET, GALATIA, IL, 62935 |
(618) 268-9200
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WAYNE CITY KISSNER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.2 mi away | 102 SOUTH MAIN STREET, WAYNE CITY, IL, 62895 |
(618) 895-2661
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NORRIS CITY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 19.4 mi away | 603 SOUTH DIVISION STREET, NORRIS CITY, IL, 62869 |
(618) 378-3713
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WEST FRANKFORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.6 mi away | 402 EAST POPLAR STREET, WEST FRANKFORT, IL, 62896 |
(618) 932-3313
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C.E. BREHM MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 20.7 mi away | 101 SOUTH SEVENTH STREET, MOUNT VERNON, IL, 62864 |
(618) 242-6322
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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 MCLEANSBORO, IL US, located 6.2 miles from Knight 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° | 22.1° | 31.6° | 3.55" | 3.7" |
| February | 46.2° | 24.3° | 35.2° | 2.90" | 3.3" |
| March | 56.4° | 33.6° | 45.0° | 4.53" | 2.1" |
| April | 67.5° | 43.6° | 55.5° | 5.29" | 0.0" |
| May | 77.0° | 54.6° | 65.8° | 4.94" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.4° | 62.6° | 74.0° | 5.05" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.2° | 65.9° | 77.5° | 3.47" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.1° | 63.0° | 75.5° | 2.57" | 0.0" |
| September | 82.1° | 55.2° | 68.6° | 3.50" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.4° | 43.2° | 56.8° | 3.38" | 0.6" |
| November | 56.3° | 32.6° | 44.5° | 4.41" | 0.2" |
| December | 45.3° | 25.5° | 35.4° | 3.50" | 3.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macedonia village | Village | 3.5 mi | — |
| McLeansboro city | City | 6.3 mi | — |
| Dahlgren village | Village | 7.8 mi | — |
| Ewing village | Village | 10.7 mi | — |
| Belle Prairie City town | Town | 10.8 mi | — |
| Belle Rive village | Village | 11.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1706540299. • 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.