Richwood Precinct, Calhoun County, Illinois

Richwood Precinct is a precinct in Calhoun County, Illinois. About 1,049 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 35.5 sq mi (92.1 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Richwood Precinct in Illinois
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,049 ± 242
County
Calhoun County
School district
Calhoun Community Unit School District 40
Land area
35.5 sq mi (92.1 km²)
Type
PrecinctNo government of its own
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$99,688 ± $50,439
Median home value
$223,000 ± $34,085
Water area
6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1701392988
Coordinates (central point)
39.022799, -90.629615

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 Richwood Precinct

  1. Batchtown (village)237 people

This place’s central point lies inside Richwood 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

  1. Rosedale Township, Jersey County5.7 mi east
  2. Point Precinct7.5 mi south
  3. Burr Oak Township, Lincoln County, Missouri8.1 mi west
  4. Gilead Precinct8.2 mi north
  5. Quarry Township, Jersey County8.6 mi east
  6. Hardin Precinct8.8 mi north
  7. Monroe Township, Lincoln County, Missouri11 mi southwest

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Richwood Precinct. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other precincts in Calhoun County, largest first

  1. Hardin Precinct1,169 people
  2. Point Precinct899 people
  3. Belleview Precinct381 people
  4. Hamburg Precinct358 people
  5. Crater Precinct349 people
  6. Gilead Precinct123 people
  7. 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 Richwood Precinct

Longest day
14 hours 55 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 26 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:36 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
8:32 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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:19 AM5:04 PM9 h 45 min
Feb 156:54 AM5:39 PM10 h 45 min
Mar 157:14 AM7:09 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:26 AM7:39 PM13 h 13 min
May 155:49 AM8:08 PM14 h 19 min
Jun 155:36 AM8:29 PM14 h 53 min
Jul 155:49 AM8:27 PM14 h 38 min
Aug 156:15 AM7:57 PM13 h 42 min
Sep 156:43 AM7:11 PM12 h 28 min
Oct 157:11 AM6:24 PM11 h 13 min
Nov 156:45 AM4:48 PM10 h 3 min
Dec 157:14 AM4:41 PM9 h 27 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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