Broughton TownshipIL
A town of 296.
Is Broughton Township a good place to live?
Broughton Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
296 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Broughton Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Broughton Township, and how to reach them.
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 Broughton Township.
Most of Broughton Township’s workers commute out: the town has 0.2 jobs for each of them
In Broughton Township, the income of the median household is $94,000. 4.4% of Broughton Township residents live below the poverty line, below both Illinois’ towns (8.4%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). The top destinations are Pontiac (13%), Morris (9%) and Dwight (6%). Half the trips to work are shorter than 27 miles.
| Broughton Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $94,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Broughton Township’s year
The town’s typical July afternoon high stands at 84°F, where Illinois’ towns sit at 84°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Broughton Township is
13% of Broughton Township adults have diabetes. CDC measures, 32 in all: Broughton Township beats Illinois on 2 and trails on 10. In Broughton Township, 15% of adults report frequent physical distress, and 38% have high blood pressure.
| Broughton Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 17% |
| What stands out | Broughton Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.9% | 6.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The biggest natural risk in Broughton Township is inland flooding, at a moderate overall level
FEMA puts 56% of Broughton Township’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 18% to cold waves. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities. One declared disaster, in 1999, has brought federal aid to Broughton Township households.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
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Everything we know about Broughton Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Broughton Township; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Broughton Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
100% of working residents leave Broughton Township for work
Where Broughton Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Broughton Township
Township in Illinois, United States
Broughton Township is located in Livingston County, Illinois. As of the 2020 census, its population was 303 and it contained 133 housing units. Broughton Township changed its name from Broughtonville Township on October 3, 1860.
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- Area
- 35 sq mi
Questions about Broughton Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Broughton Township, IL a good place to live?
Broughton Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.