Yellowhead township, Illinois
Yellowhead township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Yellowhead township is a geographic entity located in Kankakee County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,549. The land area covers 43.90 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,549 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37.3 yrs | ±5.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 841 | ±139 | 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 | 882 | ±143 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 841 | ±139 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 41 | ±37 |
| Median Home Value | $246,700 | ±$31,952 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,210 | ±$224 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $95,231 | ±$10,854 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,678 | ±$6,776 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% | ±4.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 244 | ±112 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.4% | ±5.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,018 | ±183 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.9% | ±21.4% |
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 YELLOWHEAD
GUS Population: 2,558 (2024)
ID: 163030
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 567, GRANT PARK IL 60940
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GUS Population: 106,410 (2024)
ID: 162142
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN COUNTY BOARD
189 E COURT ST, KANKAKEE IL 60901-3841
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Park Forest, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Bourbonnais, IL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | KG-12 | Kankakee, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Crete, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Beecher, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Beecher, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Beecher, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Park Forest, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Bourbonnais, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bradley, 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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Governors State University
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College | 14.4 mi away | 1 University Pky, University Park, IL, 60484 |
7085345000
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GRANT PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 107 WEST TAYLOR STREET, GRANT PARK, IL, 60940 |
(815) 465-6047
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Phipps Academy of Barbering
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College Vocational | 16.4 mi away | 3732 Sauk Trail Road, Richton Park, IL, 60471-1404 |
7082831204
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BEECHER PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 5.8 mi away | 660 PENFIELD STREET, BEECHER, IL, 60401 |
(708) 946-9090
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Olivet Nazarene University
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College | 16.6 mi away | One University Avenue, Bourbonnais, IL, 60914-2271 |
8159395011
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EDWARD CHIPMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 126 NORTH LOCUST STREET, MOMENCE, IL, 60954 |
(815) 472-2581
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Don Roberts School of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 17.1 mi away | 152 East US Route 30, Schererville, IN, 46375 |
2198641600
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SCHNEIDER BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.2 mi away | 24002 PARRISH AVENUE, SCHNEIDER, IN, 46376 |
(219) 552-1000
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Stellar Career College-Crown Point
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College | 17.6 mi away | 5521 Lincoln Highway Suite 301, Crown Point, IN, 46307-1117 |
2199005700
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LOWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 1505 EAST COMMERCIAL AVENUE, LOWELL, IN, 46356 |
(219) 696-7704
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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 LOWELL, IN US, located 9.0 miles from Yellowhead township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.5° | 15.0° | 23.2° | 2.33" | 9.7" |
| February | 35.8° | 17.7° | 26.7° | 1.91" | 9.3" |
| March | 47.4° | 27.3° | 37.3° | 2.34" | 3.4" |
| April | 60.3° | 37.7° | 49.0° | 3.68" | 0.3" |
| May | 71.3° | 48.9° | 60.1° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.7° | 59.1° | 69.9° | 5.11" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.5° | 62.5° | 73.0° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.8° | 60.4° | 71.1° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.8° | 52.5° | 64.7° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.9° | 41.0° | 52.4° | 3.56" | 0.2" |
| November | 49.1° | 30.2° | 39.6° | 2.62" | 0.9" |
| December | 36.9° | 20.9° | 28.9° | 2.24" | 5.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Park village | Village | 2.7 mi | — |
| Beecher village | Village | 6.1 mi | — |
| Eagle Lake CDP | CDP | 7.6 mi | — |
| Momence city | City | 7.9 mi | — |
| Schneider town | Town | 9.0 mi | — |
| Lowell town | Town | 9.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1709183856. • 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.