Ross Township, Pike County, Illinois

Ross Township is a township in Pike County, Illinois. About 81 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 27.5 sq mi (71.2 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Ross Township in Illinois
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
81 ± 49
County
Pike County
School district
Pleasant Hill Community Unit School District 3
Land area
27.5 sq mi (71.2 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$115,192 ± $11,293
Median home value
$221,400 ± $176,147
Water area
3.36 sq mi (8.71 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1714965936
Coordinates (central point)
39.449251, -90.959638

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. Pleasant Hill Township5.6 mi east
  2. Atlas Township6.7 mi northwest
  3. Buffalo Township, Pike County, Missouri7.5 mi west
  4. Calumet Township, Pike County, Missouri10 mi south
  5. Belleview Precinct, Calhoun County12 mi southeast

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 Pike County, largest first

  1. Pittsfield Township3,955 people
  2. Barry Township1,704 people
  3. Griggsville Township1,557 people
  4. Pleasant Hill Township1,340 people
  5. Newburg Township1,197 people
  6. Kinderhook Township749 people
  7. Spring Creek Township571 people
  8. Derry Township423 people
  9. Montezuma Township417 people
  10. Atlas Township361 people
  11. Pleasant Vale Township358 people
  12. Perry Township310 people
All 23
  1. New Salem Township288 people
  2. Fairmount Township221 people
  3. Martinsburg Township217 people
  4. Hardin Township195 people
  5. Hadley Township159 people
  6. Chambersburg Township148 people
  7. Pearl Township114 people
  8. Detroit Township88 people
  9. Flint Township12 people
  10. Cincinnati Township4 people
  11. Levee Township0 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Ross Township

Longest day
14 hours 58 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 23 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:36 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:37 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:39 PM around December 7
Latest sunset
8:35 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 157:22 AM5:04 PM9 h 42 min
Feb 156:56 AM5:40 PM10 h 44 min
Mar 157:15 AM7:10 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:26 AM7:41 PM13 h 15 min
May 155:50 AM8:10 PM14 h 20 min
Jun 155:36 AM8:32 PM14 h 56 min
Jul 155:49 AM8:30 PM14 h 41 min
Aug 156:16 AM7:59 PM13 h 43 min
Sep 156:44 AM7:12 PM12 h 28 min
Oct 157:13 AM6:24 PM11 h 11 min
Nov 156:47 AM4:48 PM10 h 1 min
Dec 157:16 AM4:41 PM9 h 25 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.

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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 Pike County or the local office.

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