Preston township, Illinois
Preston township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Preston township is a geographic entity located in Richland County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,166. The land area covers 40.73 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,166 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.8 yrs | ±15.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 689 | ±140 | 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 | 749 | ±139 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 689 | ±140 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 60 | ±49 |
| Median Home Value | $123,100 | ±$32,894 |
| Median Gross Rent | $617 | ±$103 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,941 | ±$5,032 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,261 | ±$6,321 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% | ±6.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 146 | ±111 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±1.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 934 | ±251 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.6% | ±8.5% |
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 PRESTON
GUS Population: 1,173 (2024)
ID: 163257
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
5398 N SHIPLEY RD, OLNEY IL 62450-3721
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COUNTY OF RICHLAND
GUS Population: 15,362 (2024)
ID: 124849
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY TREASURER
103 W MAIN ST, STE 13, OLNEY IL 62450-2170
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Olney, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Olney, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Clay City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Clay City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Clay City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Newton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Newton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-06 | Newton, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | Willow Hill, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Oblong, 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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Illinois Eastern Community Colleges - Olney Central College
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College | 5.1 mi away | 305 North West Street, Olney, IL, 62450-2227 | — |
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OLNEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 400 WEST MAIN STREET, OLNEY, IL, 62450 |
(618) 392-3711
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Illinois Eastern Community Colleges
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College | 5.5 mi away | 233 East Chestnut Street, Olney, IL, 62450 |
61839329822005
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NEWTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 13.2 mi away | 100 SOUTH VAN BUREN STREET, NEWTON, IL, 62448 |
(618) 783-8141
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OBLONG PUBLIC BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 16.3 mi away | 110 EAST MAIN STREET, OBLONG, IL, 62449 |
(618) 592-3001
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WEST SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.4 mi away | 112 WEST SOUTH STREET, WEST SALEM, IL, 62476 |
(618) 456-8970
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LAWRENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 22.3 mi away | 814 12TH STREET, LAWRENCEVILLE, IL, 62439 |
(618) 943-3016
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SUSIE WESLEY MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 22.9 mi away | 104 SOUTH CENTRAL AVE, FLAT ROCK, IL, 62427 |
(618) 584-3636
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ROBINSON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 23.2 mi away | 606 NORTH JEFFERSON STREET, ROBINSON, IL, 62454 |
(618) 544-2917
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FLORA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.7 mi away | 216 NORTH MAIN STREET, FLORA, IL, 62839 |
(618) 662-6553
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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 NEWTON 6 SSE, IL US, located 7.4 miles from Preston township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.9° | 20.4° | 27.6° | 3.29" | — |
| February | 40.5° | 23.4° | 32.0° | 2.52" | — |
| March | 50.7° | 31.3° | 41.0° | 3.57" | — |
| April | 63.1° | 42.5° | 52.8° | 4.79" | — |
| May | 72.6° | 53.6° | 63.1° | 4.61" | — |
| June | 80.4° | 62.0° | 71.2° | 4.66" | — |
| July | 84.4° | 65.3° | 74.9° | 4.50" | — |
| August | 83.3° | 62.5° | 72.9° | 2.76" | — |
| September | 78.1° | 54.6° | 66.4° | 3.07" | — |
| October | 66.6° | 43.8° | 55.2° | 3.14" | — |
| November | 52.2° | 34.0° | 43.1° | 3.84" | — |
| December | 39.7° | 24.9° | 32.3° | 2.74" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundas CDP | CDP | 1.8 mi | — |
| West Liberty CDP | CDP | 3.0 mi | — |
| Olney city | City | 5.6 mi | — |
| Claremont village | Village | 8.7 mi | — |
| Ste. Marie village | Village | 8.9 mi | — |
| Noble village | Village | 10.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1715961847. • 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.