Prairie township, Illinois
Prairie township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Prairie township is a geographic entity located in Edgar County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 201. The land area covers 35.97 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 201 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 52.2 yrs | ±7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 85 | ±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 | 85 | ±29 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 85 | ±29 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,958 | ±$31,485 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,242 | ±$12,235 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.2% | ±33.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 35 | ±54 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±15.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 85 | ±45 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.9% | ±12.6% |
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
GUS Population: 202 (2024)
ID: 162866
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
22482 N 1700TH ST, CHRISMAN IL 61924-8503
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GUS Population: 16,398 (2024)
ID: 124841
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
COURT HOUSE, PARIS IL 61944
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Clinton, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Chrisman, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Chrisman, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Chrisman, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Georgetown, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Westville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Georgetown, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Paris, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Montezuma, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Cayuga, IN |
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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Danville Area Community College
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College | 20.7 mi away | 2000 E Main St, Danville, IL, 61832-5118 |
2174433222
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CHRISMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 108 NORTH ILLINOIS STREET, CHRISMAN, IL, 61924 |
(217) 269-3011
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Lakeview College of Nursing
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College | 21.6 mi away | 903 N Logan Ave, Danville, IL, 61832 |
2177090920
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ELWOOD LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.5 mi away | 104 NORTH STATE STREET, RIDGE FARM, IL, 61870 |
(217) 247-2820
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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
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College | 23.2 mi away | 1 St Mary of Woods Coll, Saint Mary of the Woods, IN, 47876-1099 |
8125355151
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GEORGETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.4 mi away | 102 WEST WEST STREET, GEORGETOWN, IL, 61846 |
(217) 662-2164
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VERMILLION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.9 mi away | 385 EAST MARKET STREET, NEWPORT, IN, 47966 |
(765) 492-3555
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MONTEZUMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 270 CRAWFORD STREET, MONTEZUMA, IN, 47862 |
(765) 245-2772
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SIDELL DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 101 EAST MARKET STREET, SIDELL, IL, 61876 |
(217) 288-9031
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WESTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 14.8 mi away | 233 SOUTH STATE STREET, WESTVILLE, IL, 61883 |
(217) 267-3170
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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 PARIS STP, IL US, located 15.0 miles from Prairie township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.0° | 16.6° | 25.3° | 2.81" | 8.6" |
| February | 38.8° | 19.9° | 29.3° | 2.33" | 3.6" |
| March | 49.9° | 29.1° | 39.5° | 3.00" | 2.0" |
| April | 62.8° | 40.0° | 51.4° | 4.94" | 0.3" |
| May | 73.0° | 51.2° | 62.1° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.6° | 60.7° | 71.2° | 5.02" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.4° | 63.8° | 74.1° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.0° | 61.7° | 72.3° | 3.57" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.7° | 53.8° | 65.8° | 2.94" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.5° | 42.6° | 54.1° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.8° | 31.2° | 41.0° | 3.66" | 0.6" |
| December | 38.8° | 22.5° | 30.6° | 2.85" | 4.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrisman city | City | 4.5 mi | — |
| Ridge Farm village | Village | 5.5 mi | — |
| Dana town | Town | 5.6 mi | — |
| Olivet CDP | CDP | 8.4 mi | — |
| St. Bernice CDP | CDP | 9.2 mi | — |
| Indianola village | Village | 10.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1704561483. • 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.