Thompson township, Illinois
Thompson township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Thompson township is a geographic entity located in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 834. The land area covers 36.21 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 834 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 59.8 yrs | ±4.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 475 | ±88 | 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 | 1,167 | ±157 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 475 | ±88 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 692 | ±149 |
| Median Home Value | $329,600 | ±$16,157 |
| 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 | $108,750 | ±$24,386 |
| Per Capita Income | $55,695 | ±$7,959 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% | ±4.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 65 | ±44 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% | ±7.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 417 | ±105 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.4% | ±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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
TOWNSHIP OF THOMPSON
GUS Population: 825 (2024)
ID: 125216
|
Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
5A62 COUNCIL FIRE DR, APPLE RIVER IL 61001-9720
|
|
GUS Population: 21,528 (2024)
ID: 162141
|
County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
330 N BENCH ST, ROOM 117, GALENA IL 61036-1828
|
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bellevue, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Bellevue, IA | |
| 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 | South Wayne, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | South Wayne, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | South Wayne, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Cuba City, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cuba City, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 7.8 mi away | 210 EAST MYRTLE STREET, ELIZABETH, IL, 61028 |
(815) 858-2212
|
|
STOCKTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 8.8 mi away | 140 WEST BENTON AVENUE, STOCKTON, IL, 61085 |
(815) 947-2030
|
|
WARREN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 10.1 mi away | 210 BURNETT AVENUE, WARREN, IL, 61087 |
(815) 745-2076
|
|
MCCOY PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 11.3 mi away | 190 N. JUDGEMENT ST., SHULLSBURG, WI, 53586 |
(608) 965-4424
|
|
GRATIOT ANNEX LIBRARY BRANCH
|
Library | 12.8 mi away | 5630 MAIN ST., GRATIOT, WI, 53541 |
(608) 922-3803
|
|
HANOVER TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
|
Library | 13.0 mi away | 204 JEFFERSON STREET, HANOVER, IL, 61041 |
(815) 591-3517
|
|
GALENA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
|
Library | 14.1 mi away | 601 SOUTH BENCH STREET, GALENA, IL, 61036 |
(815) 777-0200
|
|
BENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 15.6 mi away | 48 W. MAIN ST., BENTON, WI, 53803 |
(608) 759-2665
|
|
HAZEL GREEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 16.4 mi away | 1610 FAIRPLAY, HAZEL GREEN, WI, 53811 |
(608) 854-2952
|
|
LENA COMMUNITY DISTRICT LIBRARY
|
Library | 16.9 mi away | 300 WEST MASON STREET, LENA, IL, 61048 |
(815) 369-3180
|
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 ELIZABETH, IL US, located 8.0 miles from Thompson township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.0° | 10.4° | 19.2° | 1.43" | 8.4" |
| February | 32.8° | 14.3° | 23.5° | 1.74" | 8.1" |
| March | 45.5° | 25.4° | 35.5° | 2.33" | 3.5" |
| April | 58.8° | 35.8° | 47.3° | 3.85" | 1.1" |
| May | 70.2° | 47.1° | 58.6° | 4.29" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.8° | 57.7° | 68.8° | 5.82" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.3° | 61.2° | 72.2° | 4.65" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.4° | 58.8° | 70.1° | 4.02" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.6° | 50.0° | 62.3° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.1° | 38.9° | 50.5° | 3.04" | 0.3" |
| November | 46.6° | 27.8° | 37.2° | 2.44" | 1.9" |
| December | 33.6° | 16.9° | 25.3° | 1.89" | 6.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Canyon Lake CDP | CDP | 1.1 mi | — |
| Scales Mound village | Village | 6.3 mi | — |
| Apple River village | Village | 6.6 mi | — |
| Elizabeth village | Village | 7.8 mi | — |
| The Galena Territory CDP | CDP | 8.9 mi | — |
| Stockton village | Village | 9.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1708575146. • 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.