Worth township, Illinois
Worth township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Worth township is a geographic entity located in Woodford County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,856. The land area covers 36.19 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 8,856 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs | ±2.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,229 | ±180 | 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 | 3,458 | ±207 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,229 | ±180 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 229 | ±139 |
| Median Home Value | $262,900 | ±$27,853 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,203 | ±$159 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $116,822 | ±$14,539 |
| Per Capita Income | $52,350 | ±$4,478 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% | ±3.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 501 | ±343 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | ±1.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,253 | ±329 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91% | ±1% |
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 WORTH
GUS Population: 8,886 (2024)
ID: 125379
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
524 TOWNHALL RD, METAMORA IL 61548-7713
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GUS Population: 38,290 (2024)
ID: 124852
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: WOODFORD COUNTY CLERK
115 N MAIN ST, STE 103, EUREKA IL 61530
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Worth | 06-12 | Worth, IL | |
| Regular School Worth | PK-05 | Worth, IL | |
| Regular School Worth | 06-08 | Worth, IL | |
| Regular School Worth | PK | Worth, IL | |
| Regular School Worth | KG-05 | Worth, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Peoria, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | East Peoria, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Dunlap, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Bartonville, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | Washington, 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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Illinois Central College
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College | 8.0 mi away | 1 College Drive, East Peoria, IL, 61635-0001 |
3096945422
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MARCELLA SCHNEIDER BRANCH LIBRARY AT GERMANTOWN HILLS
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 509 WOODLAND KNOLLS ROAD, GERMANTOWN HILLS, IL, 61548 |
(309) 921-5056
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Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Peoria
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College Vocational | 9.3 mi away | 602 W Glen Ave, Peoria, IL, 61614 |
6305283330
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ILLINOIS PRAIRIE DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 208 EAST PARTRIDGE STREET, METAMORA, IL, 61548 |
(309) 921-5074
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Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
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College | 10.5 mi away | 511 NE Greenleaf St, Peoria, IL, 61603-3783 |
3096552201
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SPRING BAY BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 411 ILLINOIS STREET, EAST PEORIA, IL, 61611 |
(309) 822-0444
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Eureka College
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College | 10.9 mi away | 300 E. College Avenue, Eureka, IL, 61530 |
3094673721
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WASHINGTON DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 380 NORTH WILMOR ROAD, WASHINGTON, IL, 61571 |
(309) 444-2241
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Oehrlein School of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 11.3 mi away | 100 Meadow Avenue, East Peoria, IL, 61611 |
3096991561
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SUNNYLAND BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 16 WASHINGTON PLAZA, WASHINGTON, IL, 61571 |
(309) 745-3023
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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 LACON, IL US, located 14.9 miles from Worth township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.8° | 18.0° | 25.9° | 2.07" | 8.1" |
| February | 38.3° | 21.5° | 29.9° | 2.06" | 6.2" |
| March | 51.4° | 31.3° | 41.4° | 2.65" | 3.2" |
| April | 64.5° | 41.4° | 52.9° | 4.00" | 0.7" |
| May | 75.0° | 51.7° | 63.3° | 4.76" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.4° | 61.2° | 72.8° | 4.29" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.0° | 65.1° | 76.0° | 3.97" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.6° | 63.0° | 74.3° | 3.33" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.6° | 55.1° | 67.4° | 3.30" | 0.0" |
| October | 66.6° | 43.5° | 55.0° | 3.16" | 0.1" |
| November | 51.2° | 32.6° | 41.9° | 2.63" | 1.1" |
| December | 38.3° | 23.2° | 30.8° | 2.17" | 5.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown Hills village | Village | 2.6 mi | — |
| Metamora village | Village | 3.8 mi | — |
| Bay View Gardens village | Village | 4.6 mi | — |
| Spring Bay village | Village | 4.9 mi | — |
| Rome CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
| Washington city | City | 6.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1720383544. • 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.