Chili TownshipIL
A town of 586, settled in 1838.
Is Chili Township a good place to live?
30% of residents are under 18 in Chili Township, above both the Illinois town median (22%) and the median of U.S. towns (22%). Among 749 Illinois towns, just 7 have a lower median rent than Chili Township. Chili Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
586 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Chili Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Chili 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 Chili Township.
Chili Township has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Chili Township for work: only 3% work in town. At $64,000, Chili Township’s median household income is where Illinois’ towns sit at $83,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. The top destinations are Carthage (13%), Macomb (10%) and Mount Sterling (6%).
| Chili Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.8% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Chili Township’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by Southeastern CUSD 337. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 247 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Chili Township has four seasons and pleasant summers
Chili Township has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 18° and about 24 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Chili Township is
Chili Township beats the Illinois average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10. 16% of Chili Township adults smoke cigarettes.
| Chili Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Chili Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.8% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.1% | 6.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Chili Township, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Liberty Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Chili Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Chili Township; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Chili Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
97% of working residents leave Chili Township for work
Where Chili Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Chili Township
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Chili is an unincorporated community in Chili Township, Hancock County, Illinois, United States. Chili is located on County Route 10, 4.5 miles (7.2 km) west-southwest of Bowen. Chili consists of mostly farmland, a few homes, one auto repair shop, and the Chili Township Cemetery.
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- Elevation
- 682 ft
Questions about Chili Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Chili Township, IL a good place to live?
Chili Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.