South Hurricane township, Illinois
South Hurricane township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
South Hurricane township is a geographic entity located in Fayette County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 200. The land area covers 27.06 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 200 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs | ±8.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 86 | ±42 | 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 | 86 | ±42 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 86 | ±42 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | $133,000 | ±$35,213 |
| 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 | $60,500 | ±$22,881 |
| Per Capita Income | $22,182 | ±$8,731 |
| Poverty Rate | 23% | ±22.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 60 | ±65 |
| Unemployment Rate | 17.6% | ±21% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 61 | ±48 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 55.8% | ±23.6% |
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 SOUTH HURRICANE
GUS Population: 205 (2024)
ID: 162885
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SOUTH HURRICANE TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
202 EAST 2800 AVE, BINGHAM IL 62011
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GUS Population: 21,157 (2024)
ID: 193180
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: TREASURER
PO BOX 401, VANDALIA IL 62471-0401
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Brownstown, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Brownstown, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Brownstown, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Coffeen, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Herrick, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-09 | Vandalia, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Mulberry Grove, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Mulberry Grove, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Mulberry Grove, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | Vandalia, 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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Greenville University
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College | 19.3 mi away | 315 E. College Ave., Greenville, IL, 62246 |
6186642800
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RAMSEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 401 SOUTH SUPERIOR STREET, RAMSEY, IL, 62080 |
(618) 423-2019
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EVANS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 215 SOUTH FIFTH STREET, VANDALIA, IL, 62471 |
(618) 283-2824
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WITT TOWNSHIP MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 18 NORTH SECOND STREET, WITT, IL, 62094 |
(217) 594-7333
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HERRICK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 303 NORTH BROADWAY STREET, HERRICK, IL, 62431 |
(618) 428-5223
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NOKOMIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.5 mi away | 100 NORTH SPRUCE STREET, NOKOMIS, IL, 62075 |
(217) 563-2734
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BROWNSTOWN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 120 EAST MAIN STREET, BROWNSTOWN, IL, 62418 |
(618) 427-3853
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HILLSBORO AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 420 SOUTH MAIN STREET, HILLSBORO, IL, 62049 |
(217) 532-3055
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SAINT ELMO PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 19.6 mi away | 311 WEST CUMBERLAND ROAD, SAINT ELMO, IL, 62458 |
(618) 829-5544
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CARNEGIE-SCHUYLER LIBRARY
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Library | 19.6 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 RAMSEY, IL US, located 5.3 miles from South Hurricane township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.0° | 18.9° | 26.9° | 2.84" | 3.6" |
| February | 40.2° | 22.4° | 31.3° | 2.17" | 4.4" |
| March | 51.0° | 31.4° | 41.2° | 3.11" | 1.6" |
| April | 63.7° | 41.6° | 52.6° | 4.59" | 0.3" |
| May | 73.4° | 52.6° | 63.0° | 4.75" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.2° | 61.5° | 71.9° | 4.57" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.4° | 64.6° | 75.0° | 4.06" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.5° | 61.9° | 73.2° | 3.57" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.0° | 53.7° | 66.3° | 3.16" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.6° | 42.4° | 54.5° | 3.55" | 0.0" |
| November | 51.6° | 32.4° | 42.0° | 3.44" | 0.5" |
| December | 39.8° | 24.1° | 31.9° | 2.68" | 2.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bingham village | Village | 1.1 mi | — |
| Fillmore village | Village | 4.5 mi | — |
| Ramsey village | Village | 4.9 mi | — |
| Coffeen city | City | 10.7 mi | — |
| Vandalia city | City | 11.0 mi | — |
| Witt city | City | 12.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1705170876. • 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.