Ross township, Illinois
Ross township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ross township is a geographic entity located in Edgar County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,466. The land area covers 36.63 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,466 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48 yrs | ±17.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 551 | ±86 | 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 | 637 | ±92 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 551 | ±86 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 86 | ±53 |
| Median Home Value | $94,300 | ±$19,937 |
| Median Gross Rent | $727 | ±$123 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,850 | ±$11,623 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,282 | ±$5,001 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% | ±7.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 192 | ±108 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | ±4.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 535 | ±129 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.5% | ±5.6% |
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 ROSS
GUS Population: 1,471 (2024)
ID: 125158
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 206, CHRISMAN IL 61924-0206
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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 | 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 | KG-08 | Homer, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Westville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Georgetown, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Cayuga, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Cayuga, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Paris, 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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Danville Area Community College
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College | 21.1 mi away | 2000 E Main St, Danville, IL, 61832-5118 |
2174433222
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CHRISMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 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 | 21.2 mi away | 903 N Logan Ave, Danville, IL, 61832 |
2177090920
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ELWOOD LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 104 NORTH STATE STREET, RIDGE FARM, IL, 61870 |
(217) 247-2820
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SIDELL DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 101 EAST MARKET STREET, SIDELL, IL, 61876 |
(217) 288-9031
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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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WESTVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 233 SOUTH STATE STREET, WESTVILLE, IL, 61883 |
(217) 267-3170
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NEWMAN REGIONAL LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 15.0 mi away | 207 SOUTH COFFIN STREET SUITE D, NEWMAN, IL, 61942 |
(217) 837-2412
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PARIS CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 207 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PARIS, IL, 61944 |
(217) 463-3950
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VANCE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 15.8 mi away | 107 SOUTH MAIN STREET, FAIRMOUNT, IL, 61841 |
(217) 733-2164
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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 SIDELL 4N, IL US, located 10.9 miles from Ross township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.6° | 17.2° | 24.9° | 2.35" | 7.1" |
| February | 37.1° | 20.4° | 28.8° | 2.00" | 6.7" |
| March | 49.2° | 30.1° | 39.7° | 2.77" | 2.4" |
| April | 62.3° | 40.6° | 51.5° | 4.15" | 0.4" |
| May | 73.3° | 52.8° | 63.1° | 4.66" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.0° | 62.2° | 72.1° | 4.61" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.1° | 64.2° | 74.1° | 4.72" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.2° | 61.5° | 72.3° | 3.25" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.1° | 54.0° | 66.1° | 2.73" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.4° | 42.8° | 54.1° | 3.33" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.0° | 32.2° | 41.1° | 3.34" | 1.1" |
| December | 37.6° | 23.4° | 30.5° | 2.48" | 6.0" |
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 | 2.9 mi | — |
| Ridge Farm village | Village | 5.1 mi | — |
| Metcalf village | Village | 5.8 mi | — |
| Indianola village | Village | 6.5 mi | — |
| Sidell village | Village | 7.9 mi | — |
| Olivet CDP | CDP | 8.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1704565923. • 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.