Scales Mound township, Illinois
Scales Mound township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Scales Mound township is a geographic entity located in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 640. The land area covers 18.54 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 640 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.6 yrs | ±9.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 302 | ±49 | 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 | 331 | ±56 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 302 | ±49 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 29 | ±26 |
| Median Home Value | $207,100 | ±$30,843 |
| Median Gross Rent | $831 | ±$56 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,762 | ±$9,372 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,822 | ±$5,209 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% | ±3.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 45 | ±27 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ±3.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 329 | ±60 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.7% | ±6.7% |
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 SCALES MOUND
GUS Population: 639 (2024)
ID: 163011
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
310 JACKSON ST., SCALES MOUND IL 61075-0156
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GUS Population: 21,528 (2024)
ID: 162141
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
330 N BENCH ST, ROOM 117, GALENA IL 61036-1828
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Scales Mound | PK-05 | Scales Mound, IL | |
| Regular School Scales Mound | 09-12 | Scales Mound, IL | |
| Regular School Scales Mound | 06-08 | Scales Mound, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Benton, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Benton, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Benton, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Cuba City, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cuba City, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Cuba City, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Darlington, WI |
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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University of Wisconsin-Platteville
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College | 21.1 mi away | 1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI, 53818-3099 |
6083421491
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MCCOY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 190 N. JUDGEMENT ST., SHULLSBURG, WI, 53586 |
(608) 965-4424
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Capri College-Dubuque
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College Vocational | 21.3 mi away | 395 Main St, Dubuque, IA, 52001 |
5635882379313
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BENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 48 W. MAIN ST., BENTON, WI, 53803 |
(608) 759-2665
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Loras College
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College | 22.0 mi away | 1450 Alta Vista, Dubuque, IA, 52004-0178 |
5635887100
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HAZEL GREEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 1610 FAIRPLAY, HAZEL GREEN, WI, 53811 |
(608) 854-2952
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Wartburg Theological Seminary
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College | 22.6 mi away | 333 Wartburg Pl, Dubuque, IA, 52003-7769 |
5635890200
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GALENA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 601 SOUTH BENCH STREET, GALENA, IL, 61036 |
(815) 777-0200
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Clarke University
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College | 22.6 mi away | 1550 Clarke Dr, Dubuque, IA, 52001-3198 |
5635886300
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ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 210 EAST MYRTLE STREET, ELIZABETH, IL, 61028 |
(815) 858-2212
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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 GALENA, IL US, located 9.2 miles from Scales Mound township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.9° | 10.0° | 18.5° | 1.23" | 10.3" |
| February | 31.4° | 13.6° | 22.5° | 1.53" | 9.0" |
| March | 44.5° | 24.4° | 34.5° | 2.25" | 5.1" |
| April | 57.4° | 36.2° | 46.8° | 3.89" | 1.3" |
| May | 68.9° | 47.4° | 58.2° | 4.38" | 0.3" |
| June | 78.2° | 58.3° | 68.3° | 6.02" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.0° | 61.7° | 71.9° | 4.93" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.3° | 59.5° | 69.9° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.1° | 50.5° | 62.3° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.9° | 39.3° | 50.1° | 3.02" | 0.4" |
| November | 45.6° | 27.7° | 36.7° | 2.48" | 2.0" |
| December | 32.6° | 16.8° | 24.7° | 1.82" | 9.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scales Mound village | Village | 0.7 mi | — |
| Apple Canyon Lake CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| Shullsburg city | City | 6.2 mi | — |
| The Galena Territory CDP | CDP | 7.4 mi | — |
| Apple River village | Village | 7.9 mi | — |
| Benton village | Village | 9.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1708567938. • 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.