Philo township, Illinois
Philo township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Philo township is a geographic entity located in Champaign County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,844. The land area covers 36.66 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,844 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 36.1 yrs | ±2.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 836 | ±161 | 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 | 863 | ±162 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 836 | ±161 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 27 | ±22 |
| Median Home Value | $246,300 | ±$46,582 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,288 | ±$161 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $113,201 | ±$6,263 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,145 | ±$8,171 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% | ±3.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 167 | ±102 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | ±6.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,193 | ±321 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.9% | ±8.7% |
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 PHILO
GUS Population: 1,886 (2024)
ID: 125120
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TWP. SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 161, PHILO IL 61864-0161
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GUS Population: 212,374 (2024)
ID: 162123
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
1776 E WASHINGTON ST, URBANA IL 61802-4578
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Philo | PK-05 | Philo, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | Champaign, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Atwood, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Champaign, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Savoy, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Champaign, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Champaign, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Urbana, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Champaign, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Champaign, 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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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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College | 6.3 mi away | 601 E John Street, Champaign, IL, 61820-5711 |
2173331000
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PHILO PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 115 EAST WASHINGTON STREET, PHILO, IL, 61864 |
(217) 684-2896
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University of Illinois System Offices
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College | 6.5 mi away | 108 Henry Administration Building, 506 S Wright Street, Urbana, IL, 61801 |
2173331000
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TOLONO PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 111 EAST MAIN STREET, TOLONO, IL, 61880 |
(217) 485-5558
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture
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College Vocational | 6.9 mi away | 202 East University Avenue, Urbana, IL, 61801 |
6305283330
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SIDNEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 6.4 mi away | 217 SOUTH DAVID STREET, SIDNEY, IL, 61877 |
(217) 688-2332
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Parkland College
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College | 9.4 mi away | 2400 W Bradley Ave, Champaign, IL, 61821-1899 |
2173512200
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URBANA FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 210 WEST GREEN STREET, URBANA, IL, 61801 |
(217) 367-4057
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CHAMPAIGN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 200 WEST GREEN STREET, CHAMPAIGN, IL, 61820 |
(217) 403-2050
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DOUGLASS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 504 EAST GROVE STREET, CHAMPAIGN, IL, 61820 |
(217) 403-2090
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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 CHAMPAIGN WILLARD AP, IL US, located 4.6 miles from Philo township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.1° | 17.9° | 26.0° | 2.07" | — |
| February | 38.9° | 21.7° | 30.3° | 1.80" | — |
| March | 51.5° | 31.1° | 41.3° | 2.57" | — |
| April | 64.7° | 40.9° | 52.8° | 3.68" | — |
| May | 75.5° | 52.4° | 64.0° | 4.39" | — |
| June | 83.5° | 61.7° | 72.6° | 4.35" | — |
| July | 85.0° | 64.4° | 74.7° | 3.87" | — |
| August | 83.5° | 62.1° | 72.8° | 3.12" | — |
| September | 79.4° | 54.5° | 67.0° | 3.05" | — |
| October | 66.9° | 43.1° | 55.0° | 3.03" | — |
| November | 51.5° | 32.2° | 41.9° | 2.90" | — |
| December | 39.1° | 23.6° | 31.3° | 2.14" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philo village | Village | 2.3 mi | — |
| Tolono village | Village | 4.0 mi | — |
| Savoy village | Village | 4.2 mi | — |
| Urbana city | City | 6.4 mi | — |
| Sidney village | Village | 6.5 mi | — |
| Champaign city | City | 7.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1701959546. • 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.