Looking Glass township, Illinois
Looking Glass township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Looking Glass township is a geographic entity located in Clinton County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,427. The land area covers 50.38 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,427 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs | ±3.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,562 | ±144 | 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 | 2,724 | ±185 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,562 | ±144 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 162 | ±107 |
| Median Home Value | $196,600 | ±$18,345 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,119 | ±$91 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $92,163 | ±$9,427 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,584 | ±$4,525 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% | ±4.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 465 | ±260 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% | ±1.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,488 | ±243 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.8% | ±2.9% |
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 LOOKING GLASS
GUS Population: 6,448 (2024)
ID: 162806
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
313 LEISURE ST, NEW BADEN IL 62265-1521
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GUS Population: 37,087 (2024)
ID: 162126
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 308, CARLYLE IL 62231-0308
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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 | Albers, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | O Fallon, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Aviston, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Bartelso, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Beckemeyer, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-08 | Breese, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Troy, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Breese, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Damiansville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | O Fallon, 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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McKendree University
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College | 11.1 mi away | 701 College Rd, Lebanon, IL, 62254-1291 |
6185374481
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NEW BADEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 210 NORTH FIRST STREET, NEW BADEN, IL, 62265 |
(618) 588-4554
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Southwestern Illinois College
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College | 14.4 mi away | 2500 Carlyle Ave, Belleville, IL, 62221-5899 |
6182352700
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TRENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 118 EAST INDIANA STREET, TRENTON, IL, 62293 |
(618) 224-7662
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Career Center of Southern Illinois
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College Vocational | 21.7 mi away | 6137 Beck Rd, Red Bud, IL, 62278 |
6184732222
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GERMANTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 403 MUNSTER STREET, GERMANTOWN, IL, 62245 |
(618) 523-4820
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MASCOUTAH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 3 WEST CHURCH STREET, MASCOUTAH, IL, 62258 |
(618) 566-2562
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BREESE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 530 NORTH THIRD STREET, BREESE, IL, 62230 |
(618) 526-7361
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LEBANON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 314 WEST SAINT LOUIS STREET, LEBANON, IL, 62254 |
(618) 537-4504
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O'FALLON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 120 CIVIC PLAZA, O'FALLON, IL, 62269 |
(618) 632-3783
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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 BELLEVILLE SIU RSCH, IL US, located 10.2 miles from Looking Glass township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.9° | 24.3° | 33.6° | 2.56" | 3.4" |
| February | 48.6° | 28.0° | 38.3° | 2.16" | 3.3" |
| March | 59.2° | 36.3° | 47.8° | 3.44" | 1.0" |
| April | 70.6° | 46.0° | 58.3° | 4.90" | 0.0" |
| May | 79.1° | 56.3° | 67.7° | 5.05" | 0.0" |
| June | 87.3° | 64.5° | 75.9° | 4.62" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.2° | 67.8° | 79.0° | 4.03" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.1° | 65.3° | 77.2° | 3.92" | 0.0" |
| September | 83.3° | 56.9° | 70.1° | 3.35" | 0.0" |
| October | 72.6° | 46.7° | 59.7° | 3.12" | 0.0" |
| November | 58.1° | 36.9° | 47.5° | 3.60" | 0.6" |
| December | 46.3° | 28.3° | 37.3° | 2.61" | 2.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damiansville village | Village | 2.4 mi | — |
| Albers village | Village | 3.4 mi | — |
| New Baden village | Village | 3.4 mi | — |
| Germantown village | Village | 7.2 mi | — |
| Trenton city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
| Venedy village | Village | 7.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1702744667. • 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.