Prairieton township, Illinois
Prairieton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Prairieton township is a geographic entity located in Christian County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 400. The land area covers 36.58 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 | 42.1 yrs | ±5.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 191 | ±63 | 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 | 198 | ±63 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 191 | ±63 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 7 | ±10 |
| Median Home Value | $289,400 | ±$145,987 |
| 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 | $90,982 | ±$50,314 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,284 | ±$11,481 |
| Poverty Rate | 0% | ±2.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 0 | ±13 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±7.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 181 | ±77 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.1% | ±12.8% |
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 PRAIRIETON
GUS Population: 403 (2024)
ID: 162787
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
1800 N 2499 EAST RIAD, MOWEAQUA IL 62550
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COUNTY OF CHRISTIAN
GUS Population: 33,247 (2024)
ID: 162124
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 647, TAYLORVILLE IL 62568-0647
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Decatur, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Assumption, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Moweaqua, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Assumption, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Decatur, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-05 | Moweaqua, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Assumption, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Mount Zion, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-04 | Taylorville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Blue Mound, 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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Millikin University
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College | 16.9 mi away | 1184 W Main St, Decatur, IL, 62522-2084 |
2174246211
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MOWEAQUA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 600 NORTH PUTNAM STREET, MOWEAQUA, IL, 62550 |
(217) 768-4700
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Reflections Academy of Beauty
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College Vocational | 19.7 mi away | 3122 Brettwood Cir, Decatur, IL, 62526 |
2174259117
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STONINGTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 500 EAST NORTH STREET, STONINGTON, IL, 62567 |
(217) 325-3512
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Richland Community College
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College | 21.3 mi away | One College Park, Decatur, IL, 62521-8513 |
2178757200
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ASSUMPTION PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 205 NORTH OAK STREET, ASSUMPTION, IL, 62510 |
(217) 226-3915
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BLUE MOUND MEMORIAL LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 213 NORTH SAINT MARIE STREET, BLUE MOUND, IL, 62513 |
(217) 692-2774
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SOUTH MACON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 451 WEST GLENN STREET, MACON, IL, 62544 |
(217) 764-3356
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TAYLORVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.3 mi away | 121 WEST VINE STREET, TAYLORVILLE, IL, 62568 |
(217) 824-4736
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CARNEGIE-SCHUYLER LIBRARY
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Library | 15.4 mi away | 303 EAST SECOND STREET, PANA, IL, 62557 |
(217) 562-2326
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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 DECATUR WTP, IL US, located 16.5 miles from Prairieton 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° | 19.7° | 26.9° | 2.40" | 5.9" |
| February | 39.1° | 23.5° | 31.3° | 2.00" | 2.5" |
| March | 50.8° | 32.8° | 41.8° | 2.64" | 0.9" |
| April | 63.4° | 43.3° | 53.3° | 4.12" | 0.4" |
| May | 73.5° | 53.8° | 63.7° | 4.95" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.2° | 63.1° | 72.6° | 4.73" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.7° | 66.5° | 75.6° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.5° | 64.9° | 74.2° | 3.50" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.7° | 57.0° | 67.3° | 3.08" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.3° | 45.7° | 55.5° | 3.41" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.3° | 34.3° | 42.3° | 3.21" | 0.4" |
| December | 38.6° | 25.0° | 31.8° | 2.40" | 3.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moweaqua village | Village | 3.3 mi | — |
| Stonington village | Village | 6.3 mi | — |
| Blue Mound village | Village | 6.5 mi | — |
| Assumption city | City | 6.7 mi | — |
| Macon city | City | 8.0 mi | — |
| Boody CDP | CDP | 10.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1702161730. • 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.