West Jersey TownshipIL
A town of 241, settled in 1849.
Is West Jersey Township a good place to live?
West Jersey Township’s median age is 77.7 years, above both Illinois’ towns (40.7 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). West Jersey Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
241 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to West Jersey Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in West Jersey 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 West Jersey Township.
57% of residents are 65 or older
People 65 and older are 57% of residents (17% statewide); children under 18 are 0% of residents (22% statewide). 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 38% across Illinois.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
| West Jersey Township | IL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 0% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 0% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.8% | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 0% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 0% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 28.4% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 0% | 10% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 56.8% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0% | 9.5% | 10.4% |
| High school | 33.3% | 25.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 38.3% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 0% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 28.4% | 22.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 0% | 15.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
In West Jersey Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
West Jersey Township has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 15° and about 20 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A job hub: West Jersey Township has 1.5 jobs for every working resident and draws in 147 commuters
Since 2013, West Jersey Township has added 128 jobs, to 147 in 2023. The top destinations are Peoria (19%), Toulon (6%) and Wyoming (4%). Half commute less than 29 miles.
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
How healthy West Jersey Township is
West Jersey Township beats the Illinois average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 39% of adults have high blood pressure in West Jersey Township, against 35% in Illinois’ towns and 35% across U.S. towns. 15% of West Jersey Township adults report frequent physical distress.
| West Jersey Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | West Jersey Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.2% | 6.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in West Jersey Township
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Conserved land covers 0.1% of West Jersey Township
2.0 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
| West Jersey Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.1% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about West Jersey Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of West Jersey Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 West Jersey Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
About West Jersey Township
Township in Illinois, United States
West Jersey Township is located in Stark County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 284 and it contained 128 housing units.
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- Area
- 37 sq mi
Questions about West Jersey Township
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Is West Jersey Township, IL a good place to live?
West Jersey Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.