Pigeon Grove township, Illinois
Pigeon Grove township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Pigeon Grove township is a geographic entity located in Iroquois County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,089. The land area covers 35.86 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,089 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40 yrs | ±7.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 521 | ±61 | 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 | 571 | ±66 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 521 | ±61 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 50 | ±35 |
| Median Home Value | $139,100 | ±$13,524 |
| Median Gross Rent | $768 | ±$84 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,107 | ±$18,679 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,432 | ±$8,495 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | ±4.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 139 | ±55 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.5% | ±0.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 545 | ±91 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.8% | ±4.1% |
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 PIGEON GROVE
GUS Population: 1,080 (2024)
ID: 162978
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
PO BOX 97, CISSNA PARK IL 60924-0097
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GUS Population: 26,067 (2024)
ID: 211997
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHIEF DEPUTY
1001 E GRANT ST, WATSEKA IL 60970-1832
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Milford, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Rossville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Cissna Park, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Cissna Park, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cissna Park, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Paxton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Rantoul, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Hoopeston, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Hoopeston, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Thawville, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CISSNA PARK COMMUNITY LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 511 NORTH SECOND STREET, CISSNA PARK, IL, 60924 |
(815) 457-2452
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A. HERR SMITH & E.E. SMITH LODA TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 105 EAST ADAMS STREET, LODA, IL, 60948 |
(217) 386-2783
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PAXTON CARNEGIE LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 254 SOUTH MARKET STREET, PAXTON, IL, 60957 |
(217) 379-3431
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ONARGA COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 209 WEST SEMINARY AVENUE, ONARGA, IL, 60955 |
(815) 268-7626
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MILFORD DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 2 SOUTH GRANT AVENUE, MILFORD, IL, 60953 |
(815) 889-4722
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HOOPESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 110 NORTH FOURTH STREET, HOOPESTON, IL, 60942 |
(217) 283-6711
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MELVIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 102 SOUTH CENTER STREET, MELVIN, IL, 60952 |
(217) 388-2421
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POTOMAC PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 17.1 mi away | 110 EAST STATE STREET, VERMILION, IL, 61865 |
(217) 987-6457
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GILMAN-DANFORTH DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 17.2 mi away | 715 NORTH MAPLE STREET, GILMAN, IL, 60938 |
(815) 265-7522
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RANTOUL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.0 mi away | 106 WEST FLESSNER AVENUE, RANTOUL, IL, 61866 |
(217) 893-3955
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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 PAXTON 2 WSW, IL US, located 11.9 miles from Pigeon Grove township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.1° | 15.4° | 23.8° | 2.03" | 4.9" |
| February | 36.8° | 19.2° | 28.0° | 1.92" | 6.1" |
| March | 48.6° | 28.6° | 38.6° | 2.61" | 2.1" |
| April | 62.1° | 38.7° | 50.4° | 3.73" | 0.3" |
| May | 73.2° | 51.0° | 62.1° | 4.51" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.5° | 60.2° | 70.9° | 4.32" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.1° | 62.4° | 73.2° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.0° | 59.9° | 71.4° | 3.47" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.7° | 52.2° | 65.4° | 3.00" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.3° | 41.0° | 53.2° | 3.25" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.6° | 30.6° | 40.1° | 2.87" | 0.7" |
| December | 37.2° | 21.4° | 29.3° | 2.17" | 4.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cissna Park village | Village | 3.5 mi | — |
| Rankin village | Village | 5.0 mi | — |
| Buckley village | Village | 7.1 mi | — |
| Loda village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
| East Lynn CDP | CDP | 8.4 mi | — |
| Paxton city | City | 10.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1707559767. • 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.