Allens Grove Township building 2026-08-27, 2026
Allens Grove Township’s story
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A town of 434.
Population
434
2025 Census estimate · −5.2% since 2020
Median home value
$94K
Census ACS
Household income
$59K
median
Median age
37.4
years
Jobs based here
48
A commuter town
Is Allens Grove Township a good place to live?
Allens Grove Township’s average trip to work is 34 minutes, where Illinois’ towns sit at 26 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Only 3 of the 769 Illinois towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Allens Grove Township. Allens Grove Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
434 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Malone TownshipPrairie Creek TownshipMason City TownshipAllens Grove Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Allens Grove Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Allens Grove Township, and how to reach them.
PowerAmeren Illinois Company16.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSan Jose water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers77% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Allens Grove Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Illinois you can register online until 16 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMason County ClerkMason County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes62682, 6266462682 86% · 62664 14%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Allens Grove Township.
Work & commute
With 0.3 jobs for every working resident, most of Allens Grove Township’s workers commute out
In Allens Grove Township, 19% of residents live below the poverty line, above both Illinois’ towns (8.4%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Most people who work leave Allens Grove Township to do it: just 3% work in town. For Allens Grove Township, the income of the median household is $59,000. The top destinations are Springfield (20%), Mason City (8%) and Havana (5%).
3%work in town
| Allens Grove Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 19% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $59,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.6% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Allens Grove Township3%
Springfield20%
Mason City8%
Havana5%
Manito4%
34 mi
median commute distance
48
jobs based in Allens Grove Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Allens Grove Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
The range runs from 18° on a January night to 86° on a July afternoon, with about 13 inches of snow a winter.
13″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–37°
Spring42–64°
Summer63–85°
Fall43–66°
Oct 18
typical first frost
Apr 17
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Allens Grove Township is
For adults in Allens Grove Township, the share who report frequent physical distress is 15%. CDC measures, 32 in all: Allens Grove Township beats Illinois on 2 and trails on 9.
| Allens Grove Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
2 better21 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Allens Grove Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 9% | 6.3% |
Hopedale Hospital
16 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Allens Grove Township, mostly inland flooding
32% of Allens Grove Township’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by drought at 22%. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage locally than in 54% of U.S. communities. One declared disaster, in 2011, has brought federal aid to Allens Grove Township households.
46risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtStrong wind
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Allens Grove Township
16pages on Allens Grove Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Allens Grove Township; the nearest are
Spoon River CollegeCommunity college · Public · Canton27.4 mi$6,090 in-state tuitionUniversity of Illinois SpringfieldUniversity or college · Public · Springfield38.3 mi$12,252 in-state tuition
About 9 of every 100 Allens Grove Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Allens Grove Township for work
Where Allens Grove Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
48jobs based in Allens Grove Township
3%of working residents work in town
34 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Allens Grove Township
Township in Illinois, United States
Allens Grove Township is located in Mason County, Illinois. As of the 2020 census, its population was 470 and it contained 238 housing units.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 574 ft
Questions about Allens Grove Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Allens Grove Township, IL a good place to live?
Allens Grove Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.