Cupboard, 1937
Eldorado Township’s story
Eldorado Township in pictures
The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 1937 and 2 maps from 1914 on.
Explore the history →Eldorado TownshipIL
A town of 130.
Population
130
2025 Census estimate · −3.7% since 2020
Median home value
$93K
Census ACS
Household income
$93K
median
Median age
61.6
years
Jobs based here
10
A commuter town
Is Eldorado Township a good place to live?
Eldorado Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
130 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Industry TownshipOakland TownshipNew Salem TownshipVermont TownshipEldorado Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Eldorado Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Eldorado Township, and how to reach them.
PowerAmeren Illinois Company16.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet6 providers76% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Eldorado Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsSchuyler-Industry Community Unit School District 5V.I.T. Community Unit School District 22 districts serve Eldorado Township; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
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 hereMcDonough County ClerkMcDonough County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes61484, 61440, 61482, 6141161484 55% · 61440 22% · 61482 15% · 61411 8%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 Eldorado Township.
Work & commute
Eldorado Township has 0.2 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
The share of working residents in Eldorado Township who work locally is 1.7%, where Illinois’ towns sit at 8.3% and U.S. towns at 8%. Its middle household income is $93,000. The median commute is under 21 miles. The top destinations are Macomb (31%), Bushnell (5%) and Monmouth (5%).
2%work in town
| Eldorado Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.7% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $93,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Eldorado Township2%
Macomb31%
Bushnell5%
Monmouth5%
Galesburg5%
21 mi
median commute distance
10
jobs based in Eldorado Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
A older population than Illinois as a whole
The Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate puts Eldorado Township at 130 residents, down 3.7% since 2020. People 65 and older are 30% of residents (17% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 14% of residents (23% statewide). College graduates make up nearly a third of adults 25 and older, against 38% across Illinois.
61.6median age · IL 39
Eldorado TownshipIllinoisUnited States
Ages · share of residents
30%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma0%
High school35%
Some college17%
Associate’s17%
Bachelor’s32%
Graduate0%
| Eldorado Township | IL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 15.6% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.1% | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.5% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 0% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 28.1% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 0% | 10% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 29.7% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 9.5% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35.2% | 25.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.7% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 16.7% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 31.5% | 22.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 0% | 15.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Expect four seasons and pleasant summers in Eldorado Township
In July, afternoons reach 86°; in January, nights fall to 17°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a winter.
21″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–37°
Spring41–63°
Summer63–84°
Fall43–64°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 16
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Eldorado Township is
Against the Illinois average, Eldorado Township comes out ahead on 4 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 9. The share of adults in Eldorado Township who binge drink is 17%, below the Illinois town median (18%) but above the median of U.S. towns (16%). In Eldorado Township, 40% of adults have high blood pressure.
| Eldorado Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
4 better19 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Eldorado Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.5% | 6.3% |
Mc Donough District Hospital
12.5 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
Eldorado Township faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by drought
29% of Eldorado Township’s expected losses from natural hazards come from drought, followed by cold waves at 22%. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 54% of U.S. communities.
54risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtCold wavesInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Eldorado Township
17pages on Eldorado Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Eldorado Township
About 0 of every 100 Eldorado Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Eldorado Township for work
Where Eldorado Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
10jobs based in Eldorado Township
2%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Eldorado Township
Township in Illinois, United States
Eldorado Township is located in McDonough County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 134 and it contained 85 housing units.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 37 sq mi
Questions about Eldorado Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Eldorado Township, IL a good place to live?
Eldorado Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.