Pleasant Vale township, Illinois
Pleasant Vale township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Pleasant Vale township is a geographic entity located in Pike County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 488. The land area covers 38.91 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 488 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.3 yrs | ±6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 174 | ±43 | 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 | 234 | ±50 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 174 | ±43 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 60 | ±33 |
| Median Home Value | $144,800 | ±$31,252 |
| Median Gross Rent | $688 | ±$585 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,500 | ±$24,105 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,828 | ±$4,361 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | ±5.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 41 | ±23 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.7% | ±2.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 172 | ±59 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 71.3% | ±15.7% |
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 PLEASANT VALE
GUS Population: 492 (2024)
ID: 125315
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 111, NEW CANTON IL 62356
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COUNTY OF PIKE
GUS Population: 14,258 (2024)
ID: 162157
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
121 E WASHINGTON ST, PITTSFIELD IL 62363-1411
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | FRANKFORD, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | LOUISIANA, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | LOUISIANA, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | LOUISIANA, MO | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Pittsfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-08 | Pittsfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Pittsfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Pittsfield, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Pleasant Hill, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Pleasant Hill, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 8 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hannibal-LaGrange University
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College | 18.6 mi away | 2800 Palmyra Rd, Hannibal, MO, 63401 |
5732213675
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BARRY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 880 BAINBRIDGE STREET, BARRY, IL, 62312 |
(217) 335-2149
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John Wood Community College
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College | 24.5 mi away | 1301 S 48th Street, Quincy, IL, 62305-8736 |
2172246500
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LOUISIANA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 121 N THIRD ST, LOUISIANA, MO, 63353 |
(573) 754-4491
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PITTSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 205 NORTH MEMORIAL STREET, PITTSFIELD, IL, 62363 |
(217) 285-2200
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HANNIBAL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 200 S FIFTH ST, HANNIBAL, MO, 63401 |
(573) 221-0222
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GRIGGSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.0 mi away | 119 SOUTH COREY STREET, GRIGGSVILLE, IL, 62340 |
(217) 833-2633
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BOWLING GREEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.6 mi away | 201 W LOCUST ST, BOWLING GREEN, MO, 63334 |
(573) 324-5030
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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 SAVERTON L&D 22, MO US, located 9.8 miles from Pleasant Vale township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.9° | 20.6° | 28.7° | 1.89" | — |
| February | 42.2° | 23.9° | 33.0° | 2.03" | — |
| March | 52.7° | 33.3° | 43.0° | 2.71" | — |
| April | 65.1° | 44.0° | 54.6° | 3.88" | — |
| May | 75.3° | 55.1° | 65.2° | 4.68" | — |
| June | 84.6° | 64.6° | 74.6° | 4.39" | — |
| July | 88.6° | 68.6° | 78.6° | 4.05" | — |
| August | 87.3° | 67.0° | 77.2° | 3.52" | — |
| September | 79.7° | 58.9° | 69.3° | 3.76" | — |
| October | 67.8° | 47.3° | 57.5° | 2.93" | — |
| November | 54.0° | 35.9° | 45.0° | 2.59" | — |
| December | 41.7° | 25.8° | 33.8° | 2.05" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Canton town | Town | 1.8 mi | — |
| El Dara village | Village | 4.0 mi | — |
| Barry city | City | 5.2 mi | — |
| Rockport CDP | CDP | 6.7 mi | — |
| Kinderhook village | Village | 7.0 mi | — |
| Ashburn town | Town | 7.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1714960651. • 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.