Payson township, Illinois
Payson township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Payson township is a geographic entity located in Adams County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,695. The land area covers 38.26 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,695 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs | ±16.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 770 | ±124 | 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 | 818 | ±119 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 770 | ±124 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 48 | ±30 |
| Median Home Value | $139,500 | ±$22,794 |
| Median Gross Rent | $754 | ±$276 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,041 | ±$6,064 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,446 | ±$5,893 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% | ±3.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 169 | ±81 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 953 | ±190 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.2% | ±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 PAYSON
GUS Population: 1,703 (2024)
ID: 125100
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TWP SUPERVISOR
302 W PERKINS ST, PAYSON IL 62360-1016
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GUS Population: 64,109 (2024)
ID: 194541
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
507 VERMONT ST, QUINCY IL 62301-2920
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Payson | PK-06 | Payson, IL | |
| Regular School Payson | 07-12 | Payson, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | HANNIBAL, MO | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | Quincy, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 05-12 | Quincy, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 07-12 | Quincy, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Quincy, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Quincy, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Hannibal, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | HANNIBAL, MO |
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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John Wood Community College
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College | 10.6 mi away | 1301 S 48th Street, Quincy, IL, 62305-8736 |
2172246500
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HANNIBAL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 200 S FIFTH ST, HANNIBAL, MO, 63401 |
(573) 221-0222
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Hannibal-LaGrange University
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College | 11.6 mi away | 2800 Palmyra Rd, Hannibal, MO, 63401 |
5732213675
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BARRY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 880 BAINBRIDGE STREET, BARRY, IL, 62312 |
(217) 335-2149
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Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
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College | 13.2 mi away | 3609 North Marx Drive, Quincy, IL, 62305-7005 |
21722855206905
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QUINCY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 526 JERSEY STREET, QUINCY, IL, 62301 |
(217) 223-1309
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Quincy University
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College | 13.7 mi away | 1800 College Ave, Quincy, IL, 62301-2699 |
2172228020
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MARION COUNTY LIBRARY SUB-DISTRICT #1
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 212 S. MAIN ST., PALMYRA, MO, 63461 |
(573) 769-2830
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Gem City College
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College Vocational | 13.9 mi away | 700 State St, Quincy, IL, 62301 |
2172220391
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CAMP POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 17.8 mi away | 206 EAST STATE STREET, CAMP POINT, IL, 62320 |
(217) 593-7021
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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 QUINCY RGNL AP, IL US, located 9.2 miles from Payson township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.6° | 18.6° | 26.6° | 1.57" | — |
| February | 39.7° | 22.7° | 31.2° | 1.77" | — |
| March | 51.7° | 32.4° | 42.1° | 2.29" | — |
| April | 63.7° | 42.8° | 53.3° | 3.98" | — |
| May | 73.3° | 53.9° | 63.6° | 4.55" | — |
| June | 82.4° | 63.1° | 72.8° | 4.50" | — |
| July | 86.0° | 66.5° | 76.3° | 3.49" | — |
| August | 84.5° | 64.5° | 74.5° | 3.93" | — |
| September | 77.9° | 56.1° | 67.0° | 3.09" | — |
| October | 65.3° | 44.8° | 55.1° | 3.05" | — |
| November | 51.2° | 33.4° | 42.3° | 2.41" | — |
| December | 39.3° | 23.9° | 31.6° | 1.80" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainville village | Village | 1.6 mi | — |
| Payson village | Village | 2.7 mi | — |
| Richfield CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Adams CDP | CDP | 4.6 mi | — |
| Fall Creek CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| Hull village | Village | 6.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1700158278. • 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.