Liberty Township, Effingham County, Illinois

Liberty Township is a township in Effingham County, Illinois. About 631 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 18 sq mi (46.5 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Liberty Township in Illinois
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
631 ± 169
County
Effingham County
School district
Beecher City Community Unit School District 20
Land area
18 sq mi (46.5 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$61,471 ± $10,469
Median home value
$91,800 ± $32,792
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1704943159
Coordinates (central point)
39.194210, -88.749580

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 Liberty Township

  1. Beecher City (village)414 people

This place’s central point lies inside Liberty 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

  1. Holland Township, Shelby County3.8 mi north
  2. Moccasin Township4.5 mi south
  3. Banner Township6.0 mi east
  4. Loudon Township, Fayette County7.4 mi southwest

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Liberty 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. Jackson Township1,168 people
  9. St. Francis Township1,153 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 Liberty Township

Longest day
14 hours 56 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 25 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:28 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:28 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:31 PM around December 7
Latest sunset
8:25 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 157:12 AM4:56 PM9 h 44 min
Feb 156:46 AM5:31 PM10 h 45 min
Mar 157:06 AM7:01 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:18 AM7:32 PM13 h 14 min
May 155:41 AM8:01 PM14 h 20 min
Jun 155:28 AM8:22 PM14 h 54 min
Jul 155:41 AM8:20 PM14 h 39 min
Aug 156:07 AM7:50 PM13 h 43 min
Sep 156:36 AM7:03 PM12 h 27 min
Oct 157:04 AM6:16 PM11 h 12 min
Nov 156:38 AM4:40 PM10 h 2 min
Dec 157:07 AM4:33 PM9 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 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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