Prairie Creek township, Illinois
Prairie Creek township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Prairie Creek township is a geographic entity located in Logan County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 400. The land area covers 42.28 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 400 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs | ±23.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 137 | ±29 | 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 | 158 | ±34 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 137 | ±29 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 21 | ±25 |
| Median Home Value | $124,000 | ±$31,024 |
| Median Gross Rent | $910 | ±$143 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,229 | ±$24,357 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,941 | ±$10,782 |
| Poverty Rate | 29% | ±26.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 106 | ±104 |
| Unemployment Rate | 31% | ±33.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 147 | ±49 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.5% | ±7.1% |
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 PRAIRIE CREEK
GUS Population: 405 (2024)
ID: 163106
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR PRAIRIE CREEK
2409 475TH AVE, EMDEN IL 62635-6383
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GUS Population: 27,518 (2024)
ID: 162146
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY TREASURER
PO BOX 400, LINCOLN IL 62656-0400
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Lincoln, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Lincoln, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Lincoln, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Delavan, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Delavan, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Delavan, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Emden, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Greenview, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Greenview, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Hartsburg, 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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AYER PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 208 LOCUST STREET, DELAVAN, IL, 61734 |
(309) 244-8236
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MASON CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 820 WEST CHESTNUT STREET, MASON CITY, IL, 62664 |
(217) 482-3799
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ANNEX BRANCH
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Library | 12.9 mi away | 622 BROADWAY STREET, LINCOLN, IL, 62656 |
(217) 732-8878
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LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 12.9 mi away | 725 PEKIN STREET, LINCOLN, IL, 62656 |
(217) 732-8878
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FORMAN VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 404 1/2 SOUTH HARRISON STREET, MANITO, IL, 61546 |
(309) 968-6093
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ATLANTA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 100 RACE STREET, ATLANTA, IL, 61723 |
(217) 648-2112
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H.A. PEINE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 202 NORTH MAIN STREET, MINIER, IL, 61759 |
(309) 392-3220
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ELKHART PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 17.5 mi away | 121 EAST BOHAN STREET, ELKHART, IL, 62634 |
(217) 947-2313
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TREMONT DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 17.9 mi away | 215 SOUTH SAMPSON STREET, TREMONT, IL, 61568 |
(309) 925-5432
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MOUNT HOPE-FUNK'S GROVE TOWNSHIPS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 20.0 mi away | 111 SOUTH HAMILTON STREET, MCLEAN, IL, 61754 |
(309) 874-2291
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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 MASON CITY 4SE, IL US, located 9.2 miles from Prairie Creek township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.1° | 16.2° | 24.6° | 2.34" | 5.5" |
| February | 37.9° | 19.4° | 28.6° | 1.96" | 2.8" |
| March | 50.6° | 29.5° | 40.1° | 2.49" | 1.7" |
| April | 64.3° | 41.2° | 52.8° | 3.73" | 0.0" |
| May | 73.7° | 52.8° | 63.3° | 4.47" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.4° | 61.8° | 72.1° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.2° | 64.6° | 74.9° | 5.14" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.5° | 62.1° | 72.8° | 3.57" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.7° | 53.9° | 66.3° | 3.55" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.8° | 42.9° | 54.3° | 3.33" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.9° | 30.5° | 40.7° | 2.78" | 0.3" |
| December | 37.8° | 21.7° | 29.8° | 1.70" | 2.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emden village | Village | 3.7 mi | — |
| San Jose village | Village | 4.0 mi | — |
| Hartsburg village | Village | 5.6 mi | — |
| New Holland village | Village | 6.3 mi | — |
| Delavan city | City | 6.9 mi | — |
| Mason City city | City | 9.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1710761574. • 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.