Patterson township, Illinois
Patterson township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Patterson township is a geographic entity located in Greene County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 382. The land area covers 47.10 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 382 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.9 yrs | ±8.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 146 | ±55 | 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 | 217 | ±63 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 146 | ±55 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 71 | ±32 |
| Median Home Value | $68,800 | ±$28,338 |
| 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 | $47,037 | ±$42,606 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,971 | ±$8,509 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | ±7.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 45 | ±33 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±6.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 203 | ±118 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 78.8% | ±23.2% |
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 PATTERSON
GUS Population: 387 (2024)
ID: 102961
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 23, PATTERSON IL 62078-0023
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COUNTY OF GREENE
GUS Population: 11,417 (2024)
ID: 162135
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
519 N MAIN ST, CARROLLTON IL 62016-1094
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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 | Carrollton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Carrollton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Murrayville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Roodhouse, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | White Hall, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Pittsfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-08 | Pittsfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Pittsfield, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 10-12 | Carlinville, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Carlinville, 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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Illinois College
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College | 23.4 mi away | 1101 West College Ave, Jacksonville, IL, 62650-2299 |
2172453000
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WHITE HALL TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 119 EAST SHERMAN STREET, WHITE HALL, IL, 62092 |
(217) 374-6014
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ROODHOUSE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 220 WEST FRANKLIN STREET, ROODHOUSE, IL, 62082 |
(217) 589-5123
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WINCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.9 mi away | 215 NORTH MAIN STREET, WINCHESTER, IL, 62694 |
(217) 742-3150
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CARROLLTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.2 mi away | 509 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CARROLLTON, IL, 62016 |
(217) 942-6715
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PITTSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.9 mi away | 205 NORTH MEMORIAL STREET, PITTSFIELD, IL, 62363 |
(217) 285-2200
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GREENFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.9 mi away | 515 CHESTNUT STREET, GREENFIELD, IL, 62044 |
(217) 368-2613
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BLUFFS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.5 mi away | 110 NORTH BLUFF STREET, BLUFFS, IL, 62621 |
(217) 754-3804
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GRIGGSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.7 mi away | 119 SOUTH COREY STREET, GRIGGSVILLE, IL, 62340 |
(217) 833-2633
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JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 24.0 mi away | 201 WEST COLLEGE AVENUE, JACKSONVILLE, IL, 62650 |
(217) 243-5435
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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 WHITE HALL 1 E, IL US, located 8.1 miles from Patterson township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.4° | 18.4° | 26.9° | 2.06" | 6.3" |
| February | 40.5° | 21.9° | 31.2° | 2.05" | 4.7" |
| March | 51.7° | 31.5° | 41.6° | 2.91" | 1.8" |
| April | 64.1° | 41.9° | 53.0° | 4.41" | 0.4" |
| May | 73.9° | 53.2° | 63.5° | 4.81" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.5° | 62.3° | 72.4° | 4.67" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.6° | 65.7° | 75.7° | 3.87" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.4° | 63.6° | 74.0° | 3.35" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.9° | 55.1° | 67.0° | 2.99" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.8° | 43.4° | 55.1° | 3.02" | 0.0" |
| November | 52.3° | 32.6° | 42.5° | 3.11" | 1.3" |
| December | 40.5° | 23.7° | 32.1° | 2.33" | 3.7" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview village | Village | 1.5 mi | — |
| Wilmington village | Village | 2.2 mi | — |
| Pearl village | Village | 5.1 mi | — |
| Glasgow village | Village | 6.0 mi | — |
| White Hall city | City | 7.0 mi | — |
| Alsey village | Village | 7.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1706158096. • 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.