Crater Precinct, Calhoun County, Illinois
Crater Precinct is a precinct in Calhoun County, Illinois. About 349 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 20.9 sq mi (54.2 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 349 ± 120
- County
- Calhoun County
- School district
- Calhoun Community Unit School District 40
- Land area
- 20.9 sq mi (54.2 km²)
- Type
- PrecinctNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $61,607 ± $41,345
- Median home value
- $134,400 ± $68,567
- Water area
- 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km²)
- State
- Illinois
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1701390900
- Coordinates (central point)
- 39.267741, -90.638674
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.
Census place in Crater Precinct
- Kampsville (village)264 people
This place’s central point lies inside Crater Precinct. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the precinct’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Hamburg Precinct3.6 mi west
- Carlin Precinct5.1 mi north
- Bluffdale Township, Greene County6.9 mi northeast
- Woodville Township, Greene County7.3 mi east
- Hardin Precinct8.1 mi south
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Crater Precinct. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other precincts in Calhoun County, largest first
- Hardin Precinct1,169 people
- Richwood Precinct1,049 people
- Point Precinct899 people
- Belleview Precinct381 people
- Hamburg Precinct358 people
- Gilead Precinct123 people
- Carlin Precinct2 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Calhoun County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Crater Precinct
- Longest day
- 14 hours 56 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 24 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:35 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:35 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:39 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:33 PM around June 28
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 | 7:20 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:54 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 45 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:14 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:25 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May 15 | 5:49 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:35 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:48 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:15 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:43 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:12 AM | 6:23 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:45 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 2 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:14 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 26 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 precinct 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 Calhoun County or the local office.
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