Prairie City township, Illinois
Prairie City township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Prairie City township is a geographic entity located in McDonough County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 499. The land area covers 17.95 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 499 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48.4 yrs | ±5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 165 | ±41 | 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 | 179 | ±43 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 165 | ±41 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 14 | ±12 |
| Median Home Value | $88,600 | ±$16,001 |
| Median Gross Rent | $717 | ±$356 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,806 | ±$12,291 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,686 | ±$5,675 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | ±5.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 42 | ±24 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% | ±7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 204 | ±64 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.5% | ±7.2% |
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 PRAIRIE CITY
GUS Population: 507 (2024)
ID: 125260
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
105 N CENTER ST, PRAIRIE CITY IL 61470
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COUNTY OF MCDONOUGH
GUS Population: 26,662 (2024)
ID: 194543
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
1 COURTHOUSE SQ, MACOMB IL 61455-2267
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Abingdon, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Avon, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Avon, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bushnell, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bushnell, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bushnell, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Macomb, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Abingdon, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Macomb, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Macomb, 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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Western Illinois University
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College | 13.6 mi away | 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL, 61455 |
3092981414
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BUSHNELL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 455 NORTH DEAN STREET, BUSHNELL, IL, 61422 |
(309) 772-2060
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Monmouth College
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College | 22.4 mi away | 700 E Broadway, Monmouth, IL, 61462-1998 |
3094572311
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VILLAGE OF AVON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 105 SOUTH MAIN STREET, AVON, IL, 61415 |
(309) 465-3933
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Spoon River College
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College | 23.3 mi away | 23235 North County 22, Canton, IL, 61520-8622 |
3096474645
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ROSEVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 145 WEST PENN AVENUE, ROSEVILLE, IL, 61473 |
(309) 426-2336
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Knox College
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College | 24.2 mi away | 2 E South St, Galesburg, IL, 61401 |
3093417000
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MACOMB PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 235 SOUTH LAFAYETTE STREET, MACOMB, IL, 61455 |
(309) 833-2714
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Graham Hospital School of Nursing
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College | 24.7 mi away | 210 W Walnut St, Canton, IL, 61520-2497 |
3096474086
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JOHN MOSSER PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 106 WEST MEEK STREET, ABINGDON, IL, 61410 |
(309) 462-3129
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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 PRAIRIE CITY 2S, IL US, located 2.3 miles from Prairie City township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.7° | 16.0° | 24.4° | 1.91" | 5.7" |
| February | 37.9° | 19.0° | 28.5° | 1.92" | 6.0" |
| March | 50.5° | 28.8° | 39.6° | 2.68" | 2.5" |
| April | 63.6° | 39.8° | 51.7° | 3.79" | 1.0" |
| May | 73.8° | 52.0° | 62.9° | 5.05" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.4° | 61.6° | 72.0° | 4.82" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.7° | 64.4° | 75.1° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.5° | 62.5° | 73.0° | 3.21" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.0° | 54.9° | 66.4° | 3.77" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.0° | 43.0° | 54.5° | 2.99" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.2° | 30.8° | 40.5° | 2.42" | 1.1" |
| December | 38.1° | 21.7° | 29.9° | 1.80" | 5.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie City village | Village | 2.2 mi | — |
| Bushnell city | City | 3.9 mi | — |
| Avon village | Village | 5.2 mi | — |
| Bardolph village | Village | 8.3 mi | — |
| St. Augustine village | Village | 9.3 mi | — |
| Marietta village | Village | 9.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1710961561. • 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.