Jefferson Precinct, Massac County, Illinois
Jefferson Precinct is a precinct in Massac County, Illinois. About 2,288 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 8.73 sq mi (22.6 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 2,288 ± 490
- County
- Massac County
- School district
- Massac Unit School District 1
- Land area
- 8.73 sq mi (22.6 km²)
- Type
- PrecinctNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $61,875 ± $23,354
- Median home value
- $136,300 ± $31,253
- Water area
- 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km²)
- State
- Illinois
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1712791740
- Coordinates (central point)
- 37.166634, -88.702109
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 Jefferson Precinct
- Metropolis (city)5,864 people
This place’s central point lies inside Jefferson 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
- Lincoln Precinct1.4 mi southwest
- Franklin Precinct1.7 mi west
- Metropolis No. 4 Precinct1.7 mi southwest
- Adkins Precinct2.1 mi west
- West Brooklyn Precinct2.9 mi southeast
- Grant Precinct4.9 mi northwest
- Washington Precinct5.5 mi northeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Jefferson Precinct. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other precincts in Massac County, largest first
- Washington Precinct1,232 people
- Adkins Precinct1,200 people
- Grant Precinct1,149 people
- East Brooklyn Precinct1,066 people
- West Brooklyn Precinct898 people
- Metropolis No. 3 Precinct851 people
- Hillerman Precinct783 people
- Metropolis No. 4 Precinct765 people
- Lincoln Precinct654 people
- Franklin Precinct576 people
- Logan Precinct571 people
- Metropolis No. 2 Precinct495 people
All 16
- Metropolis No. 1 Precinct445 people
- Benton Precinct371 people
- Jackson Precinct352 people
- Georges Creek Precinct169 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Massac County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Jefferson Precinct
- Longest day
- 14 hours 44 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 37 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:34 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:24 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:37 PM around December 6
- Latest sunset
- 8:19 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.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:07 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:43 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:05 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:20 AM | 7:29 PM | 13 h 9 min |
| May 15 | 5:46 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:34 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:46 AM | 8:14 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:11 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:36 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:02 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 16 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:33 AM | 4:44 PM | 10 h 11 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:01 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 37 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 Massac County or the local office.
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