Ross Township, Edgar County, Illinois
Ross Township is a township in Edgar County, Illinois. About 1,437 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36.6 sq mi (94.9 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 1,437 ± 270
- County
- Edgar County
- School district
- Edgar County Community Unit District 6
- Land area
- 36.6 sq mi (94.9 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $61,850 ± $11,623
- Median home value
- $94,300 ± $19,937
- State
- Illinois
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1704565923
- Coordinates (central point)
- 39.836498, -87.709723
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 Ross Township
- Chrisman (city)1,214 people
This place’s central point lies inside Ross 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
- Prairie Township6.1 mi east
- Carroll Township, Vermilion County6.6 mi north
- Elwood Township, Vermilion County6.6 mi northeast
- Edgar Township6.8 mi south
- Young America Township7.5 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Ross Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Edgar County, largest first
- Paris Township9,022 people
- Kansas Township1,150 people
- Symmes Township849 people
- Young America Township755 people
- Edgar Township558 people
- Elbridge Township520 people
- Stratton Township493 people
- Embarrass Township458 people
- Grandview Township373 people
- Hunter Township350 people
- Buck Township205 people
- Brouilletts Creek Township160 people
All 14
- Prairie Township158 people
- Shiloh Township47 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Edgar County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Ross Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 21 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:21 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:25 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:25 PM around December 7
- Latest sunset
- 8:23 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 | 7:10 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:43 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 43 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:02 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:13 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May 15 | 5:36 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:21 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:35 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:02 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:31 AM | 6:59 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:01 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 10 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:35 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 59 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:04 AM | 4:26 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 Edgar County or the local office.
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