Derinda TownshipIL
A town of 280, settled in 1852.
Is Derinda Township a good place to live?
The biggest park or preserve is Rall Woods State Natural Area, at 269 acres. Derinda Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
280 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Derinda Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Derinda 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 Derinda Township.
The median age in Derinda Township is higher than in the typical Illinois or U.S. town
College graduates make up 30% of adults 25 and older, against 38% across Illinois. People 65 and older are 44% of residents (17% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 12% of residents (23% statewide).
| Derinda Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.6 years | 40.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 30% | 29% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 22% and 49% women
The Census survey reached too few of Derinda Township’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±13.4 points. Across Illinois, 50.6% of residents are women.
| Derinda Township | IL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 5.8% | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 5.3% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.5% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 20.7% | 10% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 23.6% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 24.7% | 9.5% | 10.4% |
| High school | 28.2% | 25.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 11.8% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 5.3% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.6% | 22.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.4% | 15.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
Derinda Township stands out in Illinois and nationally: a larger share of its residents live below the poverty line
Derinda Township had 80 jobs in 2023, up 70 from 2013. The income of the median household for Derinda Township comes to $92,000, where Illinois’ towns sit at $83,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. 1.8% of Derinda Township working residents work locally. For half of commuters, work is under 21 miles away.
| Derinda Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 29% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.8% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $92,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The climate in Derinda Township brings four seasons and pleasant summers
Derinda Township’s peak summer temperature comes in at 83°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Derinda Township is
The share of adults in Derinda Township who say their health is fair or poor: 21%. Of 32 CDC measures, Derinda Township beats the Illinois average on 6 and trails it on 10. 14% of adults here have diabetes; 15% report frequent physical distress.
| Derinda Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 33% | 33% |
| What stands out | Derinda Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.7% | 13.2% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.6% | 6.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Derinda Township has set aside 4.5% of its land for conservation
Trails run 0.1 miles in 2 parks and preserves. Parks and preserves in Derinda Township: 2, covering 330 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rall Woods State Natural Area | — | 269 |
| 2. Schurmeier Teaching Forest | — | 61 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Derinda Township has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in Derinda Township than in 54% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Charles Mound and 10 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Derinda Township. Close and well known come first.
19 mi MountainCharles Mound19 mi MuseumChicago Athenaeum
32 mi MuseumNational Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium250K visitors a year
6 mi MuseumApple River Fort
32 mi TheatreFive Flags Center32 mi MuseumDubuque Museum of ArtPhoto credits
Charles Mound: Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium: Dirk Hansen, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Apple River Fort: IvoShandor, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Five Flags Center: Dirk Hansen, CC BY-SA 3.0
Everything we know about Derinda Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Derinda Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Derinda Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
98% of working residents leave Derinda Township for work
Where Derinda Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Derinda Township
Township in Illinois, United States
Derinda Township is one of 23 townships in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 274 and it contained 176 housing units. Derinda Township was named in the 1850s for Derinda Barr, the wife of an early settler.
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- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 702 ft
Questions about Derinda Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Derinda Township, IL a good place to live?
Derinda Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.