Illinois, Divernon quadrangle, 1957
Divernon Township’s story
139 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1957.
- 1887Divernon Township is settled
Divernon TownshipIL
The town, settled in 1887, counts 1,399 residents.
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Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0
Population
1,399
2025 Census estimate · −2.6% since 2020
Median home value
$162K
Census ACS
Household income
$77K
median
Median age
36.0
years
Jobs based here
166
A commuter town
Is Divernon Township a good place to live?
Divernon Township’s best subject grade is a B+ for cost of living; its weakest is a C for walkability. 14% of residents live below the poverty line in Divernon Township, against 8.4% in Illinois’ towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Divernon Township's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 83% of U.S. towns. Divernon Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
Small town
1,399 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Ball TownshipPawnee TownshipAuburn TownshipBois D'Arc TownshipDivernon Township
How Divernon Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Illinois), ordered by how far Divernon Township is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 3.4 of 20; 4.9% of households have no car; 3.3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →Cost of livingTypical home $162K, 2.1 years of the Springfield metro’s $76K median household incomeB+Open →Hazard riskInland flooding tops the listCOpen →Jobs & income$77K median household incomeC+Open →HealthSt. Johns Hospital 16.4 miles awayB−Open →SchoolsAbout average among the towns comparedB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trailsDOpen →HistoryBased on listed places, the town’s age and notable peopleC+Open →Civic life1.9 library visits per resident; 1.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Divernon Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Divernon Township, and how to reach them.
PowerAmeren Illinois Company16.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterDivernon water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers94% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Divernon 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 hereSangamon County ClerkSangamon County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes62530, 6261562530 98% · 62615 2%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 Divernon Township.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C+
About half of Divernon Township’s working residents commute to Springfield
The top destinations are Springfield (46%), Pawnee (6%) and Divernon (3%). Divernon Township had 166 jobs in 2023, up 20 from 2013. For half of commuters, work is under 16 miles away.
3%work in town
| Divernon Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 3% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Divernon Township3%
Springfield46%
Pawnee6%
Divernon3%
Decatur3%
16 mi
median commute distance
166
jobs based in Divernon Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 32% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsB−
On state tests, Divernon Township’s schools beat 50% of Illinois districts
Its one school is below. Auburn CUSD 10 runs its public schools. Enrollment at Divernon Township’s public school: 236 students.
50%of IL districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Jr High at DivernonLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 236 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within IL on state tests and graduation
Climate
In Divernon Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
In July, afternoons reach 86°; in January, nights fall to 20°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a winter.
14″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–39°
Spring43–64°
Summer64–85°
Fall44–66°
Oct 29
typical first frost
Apr 7
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Fewer middle-aged adults than Illinois overall
Since 2020, Divernon Township has lost 2.6% of its people, to 1,399 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. Adults 35 to 64 are nearly a third of residents (39% statewide); people 65 and older are 21% of residents (17% statewide). Its age of the median resident stands at 36 years. College graduates make up 31% of adults 25 and older, against 38% across Illinois.
36median age · IL 39
| Divernon Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 years | 40.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 21% | 19% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 21% | 22% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 31% | 29% | 29% |
Divernon TownshipIllinoisUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school26%
Some college31%
Associate’s5%
Bachelor’s21%
Graduate11%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.6 points. Across Illinois, 50.6% of residents are women.
| Divernon Township | IL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 14.5% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.3% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 18.4% | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.5% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.8% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.9% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 12.3% | 10% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.5% | 9.5% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26.3% | 25.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 30.7% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 5.3% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.5% | 22.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.6% | 15.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,400, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
Divernon Township has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in three fifths of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Divernon Township households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2002. FEMA puts 45% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 14% to tornadoes.
60risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesEarthquakes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthB−
Divernon Township is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns
In Divernon Township, 37% of adults have high blood pressure. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Divernon Township is ahead of Illinois on 4 and behind on 5. Among adults in the town, 19% binge drink and 15% smoke cigarettes.
50%healthier than U.S. townsB−Health Grade
| Divernon Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 35% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
4 better23 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Divernon Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.2% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.2% | 6.3% |
St. Johns Hospital
16.4 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
OutdoorsD
0% of Divernon Township is conserved land
Trails run 0.2 miles in 1 park or preserve. One park or preserve covers 2 acres in Divernon Township.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 1 of 17,358 acres
0.2 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Divernon Town Square | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 18 attractions →Lincoln Tomb and 10 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Divernon Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw18 mi LandmarkLincoln Tomb
16 mi National Historic SiteLincoln Home National Historic Site124K visitors a year16 mi National MonumentSpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
16 mi MuseumOld State Capitol State Historic Site
30 mi MuseumLincoln's New Salem
12 mi Zoo & aquariumHenson Robinson ZooSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Lincoln Tomb: David Jones, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Lincoln Home National Historic Site: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Old State Capitol State Historic Site: Shadow2700 at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Lincoln's New Salem: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Henson Robinson Zoo: Robert Lawton, CC BY-SA 2.5
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Divernon Township
18pages on Divernon Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Divernon Township
Lincoln Land Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Springfield10.8 mi$3,744 in-state tuitionUniversity of Illinois SpringfieldUniversity or college · Public · Springfield11.3 mi$12,252 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Divernon Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Divernon Township for work
Where Divernon Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
166jobs based in Divernon Township
3%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Divernon Township
Village in Illinois, United States
Divernon is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,139 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 614 ft
- ZIP code
- 62530
- Area code
- 217
Questions about Divernon Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Divernon Township, IL expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.