Jackson Township, Effingham County, Illinois

Jackson Township is a township in Effingham County, Illinois. About 1,168 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 37.5 sq mi (97 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Jackson Township in Illinois
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,168 ± 358
County
Effingham County
School district
Effingham Community Unit School District 40
Land area
37.5 sq mi (97 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$72,560 ± $28,572
Median home value
$163,100 ± $24,723
Water area
0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1704938063
Coordinates (central point)
39.035899, -88.637027

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.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Mason Township6.0 mi south
  2. Mound Township6.0 mi west
  3. Watson Township6.2 mi east
  4. Summit Township6.6 mi north

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

Other townships in Effingham County, largest first

  1. Douglas Township12,629 people
  2. Summit Township3,743 people
  3. Mound Township3,532 people
  4. Watson Township3,185 people
  5. Teutopolis Township2,751 people
  6. Bishop Township1,899 people
  7. Mason Township1,677 people
  8. St. Francis Township1,153 people
  9. Liberty Township631 people
  10. Union Township598 people
  11. Banner Township505 people
  12. West Township376 people
All 14
  1. Lucas Township370 people
  2. Moccasin Township305 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Effingham County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in Jackson Township

Longest day
14 hours 55 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 26 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:28 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:27 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:31 PM around December 7
Latest sunset
8:24 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 157:11 AM4:56 PM9 h 45 min
Feb 156:46 AM5:31 PM10 h 45 min
Mar 157:06 AM7:01 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:18 AM7:31 PM13 h 13 min
May 155:41 AM8:00 PM14 h 19 min
Jun 155:28 AM8:22 PM14 h 54 min
Jul 155:41 AM8:19 PM14 h 38 min
Aug 156:07 AM7:49 PM13 h 42 min
Sep 156:35 AM7:03 PM12 h 28 min
Oct 157:03 AM6:16 PM11 h 13 min
Nov 156:37 AM4:40 PM10 h 3 min
Dec 157:06 AM4:33 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 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 Effingham County or the local office.

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