Payson Township, Adams County, Illinois
Payson Township is a township in Adams County, Illinois. About 1,928 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 38.3 sq mi (99.1 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,928 ± 427
- County
- Adams County
- School district
- Payson Community Unit School District 1
- Land area
- 38.3 sq mi (99.1 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $62,041 ± $6,064
- Median home value
- $139,500 ± $22,794
- Water area
- 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²)
- State
- Illinois
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1700158278
- Coordinates (central point)
- 39.805514, -91.196430
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Cities, towns and communities in Payson Township, largest first
- Payson (village)1,100 people
- Plainville (village)183 people
These places’ central points lie inside Payson Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Richfield Township5.3 mi east
- Burton Township5.9 mi north
- Kinderhook Township, Pike County6.3 mi south
- Fall Creek Township6.3 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Payson Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Adams County, largest first
- Quincy Township39,109 people
- Melrose Township5,560 people
- Ellington Township2,755 people
- Riverside Township2,060 people
- Camp Point Township1,801 people
- Mendon Township1,675 people
- Liberty Township1,251 people
- Northeast Township1,063 people
- Ursa Township1,024 people
- Gilmer Township988 people
- Columbus Township852 people
- Honey Creek Township757 people
All 22
- Clayton Township752 people
- Burton Township627 people
- Lima Township593 people
- Keene Township537 people
- Concord Township432 people
- Richfield Township316 people
- Beverly Township238 people
- Houston Township173 people
- Fall Creek Township153 people
- McKee Township110 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Adams County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Payson Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 21 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:35 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:39 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:39 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:37 PM around June 27
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:24 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:57 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:16 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:27 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May 15 | 5:50 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:36 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:49 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:16 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:45 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:14 AM | 6:25 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:49 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:18 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 22 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Adams County or the local office.
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