North Muddy Township, Jasper County, Illinois

North Muddy Township is a township in Jasper County, Illinois. About 667 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 51 sq mi (132 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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North Muddy Township in Illinois
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
667 ± 206
County
Jasper County
School district
Jasper County Community Unit School District 1
Land area
51 sq mi (132 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$66,964 ± $60,382
Median home value
$95,000 ± $78,539
Water area
0 sq mi (0.01 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1707954001
Coordinates (central point)
39.019527, -88.311883

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 North Muddy Township

  1. Wheeler (village)130 people

This place’s central point lies inside North Muddy 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. Bishop Township, Effingham County5.8 mi west
  2. Wade Township7.0 mi east
  3. Lucas Township, Effingham County7.1 mi southwest
  4. South Muddy Township7.4 mi south
  5. Grove Township7.7 mi north

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

Other townships in Jasper County, largest first

  1. Wade Township4,343 people
  2. Crooked Creek Township736 people
  3. Ste. Marie Township669 people
  4. Willow Hill Township584 people
  5. Grove Township531 people
  6. Smallwood Township415 people
  7. Fox Township356 people
  8. Grandville Township349 people
  9. South Muddy Township316 people
  10. Hunt City Township214 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in North Muddy Township

Longest day
14 hours 55 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 26 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:26 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:25 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:30 PM around December 7
Latest sunset
8:23 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 157:10 AM4:54 PM9 h 44 min
Feb 156:44 AM5:30 PM10 h 46 min
Mar 157:04 AM7:00 PM11 h 56 min
Apr 156:16 AM7:30 PM13 h 14 min
May 155:40 AM7:59 PM14 h 19 min
Jun 155:26 AM8:20 PM14 h 54 min
Jul 155:39 AM8:18 PM14 h 39 min
Aug 156:06 AM7:48 PM13 h 42 min
Sep 156:34 AM7:01 PM12 h 27 min
Oct 157:02 AM6:14 PM11 h 12 min
Nov 156:36 AM4:39 PM10 h 3 min
Dec 157:04 AM4:31 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 Jasper County or the local office.

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