Congregational Church
Lisbon Township’s story
190 years in pictures
Census counts: 216 in 1880, 271 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper and 3 maps from 1953 on.
- 1836Lisbon Township is settled
Lisbon TownshipIL
Population
785
2025 Census estimate · +1.8% since 2020
Median home value
$319K
Census ACS
Household income
$89K
median
Median age
32.3
years
Jobs based here
116
A commuter town
Is Lisbon Township a good place to live?
10% of residents are 65 or older in Lisbon Township, against 19% in Illinois’ towns and 18% across U.S. towns. Among 769 Illinois towns, just 6 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Lisbon Township. Lisbon Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Lisbon Township stand out
Where Lisbon Township beats most towns.
Small town
785 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Seward TownshipSaratoga TownshipBig Grove TownshipPlattvilleKendall TownshipLisbon Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Lisbon Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lisbon Township, and how to reach them.
PowerCommonwealth Edison17.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Lisbon Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsNewark Community High School District 18Lisbon Community Consolidated School District 90Yorkville Community Unit School District 1153 districts serve Lisbon 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 hereKendall County ClerkKendall County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes60541, 60560, 60447, 6045060541 42% · 60560 26% · 60447 22% · 60450 10%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 Lisbon Township.
Work & commute
Lisbon Township has 0.3 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Lisbon Township for work: only 0% work in town. Since 2013, Lisbon Township has added 48 jobs, to 116 in 2023. 5% of residents live below the poverty line in Lisbon Township, where Illinois’ towns sit at 8.4% and U.S. towns at 9.6%.
0%work in town
| Lisbon Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 5% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $89,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Lisbon Township0%
Chicago11%
Joliet7%
Aurora4%
Minooka4%
26 mi
median commute distance
116
jobs based in Lisbon Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Lisbon Township’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by Lisbon CCSD 90. One of its 2 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Grade SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 121 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Lisbon Township
Lisbon Township has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 16° and about 25 inches of snow falls in a winter.
25″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–34°
Spring39–60°
Summer62–83°
Fall43–63°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 20
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Younger than Illinois overall
People 65 and older are 10% of residents (17% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 28% of residents (23% statewide). Lisbon Township’s median age is 32.3 years. 31% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 38% across Illinois.
32.3median age · IL 39
| Lisbon Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.3 years | 40.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 26% | 22% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 31% | 29% | 29% |
Lisbon TownshipIllinoisUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma7%
High school30%
Some college21%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s25%
Graduate6%
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7 points. Across Illinois, 50.6% of residents are women. Among residents 65 to 74, 75% are men (IL 47%).
| Lisbon Township | IL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15.8% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.6% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 14.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.7% | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.7% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.3% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.2% | 10% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.5% | 9.5% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.6% | 25.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.1% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.5% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.1% | 22.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.1% | 15.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
Health
How healthy Lisbon Township is
Lisbon Township beats the Illinois average on 11 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 20% of adults binge drink in Lisbon Township.
| Lisbon Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 23% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.7% | 11% | 12% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 18% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
11 better20 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Lisbon Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.2% | 15.9% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.5% | 7.6% |
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers
9.3 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Moderate risk in Lisbon Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities. Since 2013, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Lisbon Township.
53risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
3
paid flood claims since 2013
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Outdoors
Conserved land covers 0% of Lisbon Township
4.4 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. The trail density in Lisbon Township is 0.1 miles per square mile.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 23,289 acres
4.4 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 161 attractions →Mazon Creek and 24 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Lisbon Township. Close and well known come first.
13 mi Park & preserveMazon Creek
37 mi Stadium & arenaSeatGeek Stadium
32 mi State parkStarved Rock State Park
38 mi Zoo & aquariumBrookfield Zoo
28 mi MuseumMorton Arboretum
18 mi National forestMidewin National Tallgrass Prairie
37 mi Stadium & arenaSeatGeek Stadium32 mi State parkStarved Rock State Park38 mi Zoo & aquariumBrookfield Zoo28 mi MuseumMorton Arboretum18 mi National forestMidewin National Tallgrass PrairieSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
SeatGeek Stadium: Khvmty, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Starved Rock State Park: Chris Light (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Brookfield Zoo: Ronincmc, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Morton Arboretum: Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie: Alanscottwalker, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lisbon Township
18pages on Lisbon Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Lisbon Township
About 4 of every 100 Lisbon Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Lisbon Township for work
Where Lisbon Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
116jobs based in Lisbon Township
0%of working residents work in town
26 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Lisbon Township
Village in Illinois, United States
Lisbon is a village in Kendall County, Illinois, United States. The population was 271 at the 2020 census. The community was established in 1836 with a log tavern and a highway connecting Joliet to Chicago Road. This led to the addition of a post office, an enterprise, and a schoolhouse. The town became part of Kendall County in 1841. John Moore is credited with naming Lisbon Township after Lisbon, Portugal. According to Joseph R. Adams in the May 28, 1896, edition of the Kendall County News, "Though ten miles from a railroad, the villagers appear not wanting. They appear to be living better and happier than those differently situated." Lisbon is now home to Lisbon Consolidated School, the …
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.8 sq mi
Questions about Lisbon Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lisbon Township, IL a good place to live?
Lisbon Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.