Rural township, Illinois
Rural township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Rural township is a geographic entity located in Shelby County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 311. The land area covers 34.61 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 311 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 61.2 yrs | ±10.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 202 | ±85 | 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 | 202 | ±85 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 202 | ±85 |
| 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 | $93,958 | ±$66,211 |
| Per Capita Income | $47,190 | ±$16,482 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% | ±16.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 65 | ±59 |
| Unemployment Rate | 20.1% | ±29.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 111 | ±63 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 72.8% | ±21% |
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 RURAL
GUS Population: 310 (2024)
ID: 103090
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
1672 N 1100 EAST RD, TOWER HILL IL 62571-8200
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COUNTY OF SHELBY
GUS Population: 20,542 (2024)
ID: 184901
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SHELBY CO CLERK SHELBY CO TREAS
PO BOX 230, SHELBYVILLE IL 62565-0230
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Assumption, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Moweaqua, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Assumption, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-05 | Moweaqua, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Assumption, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-03 | Shelbyville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | Shelbyville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Bethany, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bethany, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Findlay, 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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ASSUMPTION PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 205 NORTH OAK STREET, ASSUMPTION, IL, 62510 |
(217) 226-3915
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CARNEGIE-SCHUYLER LIBRARY
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Library | 8.2 mi away | 303 EAST SECOND STREET, PANA, IL, 62557 |
(217) 562-2326
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SHELBYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 154 NORTH BROADWAY STREET, SHELBYVILLE, IL, 62565 |
(217) 774-4432
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MOWEAQUA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 600 NORTH PUTNAM STREET, MOWEAQUA, IL, 62550 |
(217) 768-4700
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STONINGTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 500 EAST NORTH STREET, STONINGTON, IL, 62567 |
(217) 325-3512
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SOUTH MACON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 451 WEST GLENN STREET, MACON, IL, 62544 |
(217) 764-3356
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DRY POINT TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 16.7 mi away | COUNTY HIGHWAY 651, COWDEN, IL, 62422 |
(217) 783-2616
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MARROWBONE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 17.2 mi away | 216 WEST MAIN STREET, BETHANY, IL, 61914 |
(217) 665-3014
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HERRICK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.3 mi away | 303 NORTH BROADWAY STREET, HERRICK, IL, 62431 |
(618) 428-5223
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BLUE MOUND MEMORIAL LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 213 NORTH SAINT MARIE STREET, BLUE MOUND, IL, 62513 |
(217) 692-2774
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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 PANA, IL US, located 9.5 miles from Rural township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.6° | 19.3° | 27.9° | 2.78" | 5.1" |
| February | 41.5° | 22.6° | 32.0° | 2.15" | 2.6" |
| March | 52.8° | 31.3° | 42.1° | 3.02" | 2.6" |
| April | 65.6° | 41.3° | 53.5° | 4.80" | 0.5" |
| May | 75.5° | 52.3° | 63.9° | 4.75" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.1° | 62.0° | 73.1° | 5.07" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.3° | 65.1° | 76.2° | 4.01" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.3° | 62.7° | 74.5° | 3.00" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.8° | 54.8° | 67.8° | 3.25" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.2° | 43.7° | 55.9° | 3.53" | 0.1" |
| November | 53.4° | 33.2° | 43.3° | 3.68" | 0.9" |
| December | 41.6° | 24.6° | 33.1° | 2.26" | 2.7" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assumption city | City | 5.0 mi | — |
| Westervelt CDP | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
| Tower Hill village | Village | 6.1 mi | — |
| Pana city | City | 8.3 mi | — |
| Shelbyville city | City | 10.2 mi | — |
| Moweaqua village | Village | 10.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1717366313. • 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.