Stonefort Township, Saline County, Illinois
Stonefort Township is a township in Saline County, Illinois. About 370 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 17.6 sq mi (45.5 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 370 ± 179
- County
- Saline County
- School district
- Carrier Mills-Stonefort Community Unit School District
- Land area
- 17.6 sq mi (45.5 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $68,750 ± $48,863
- Median home value
- $114,700 ± $28,640
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi (0.52 km²)
- State
- Illinois
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1716572897
- Coordinates (central point)
- 37.618725, -88.660351
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 Stonefort Township
- Stonefort (village)422 people
This place’s central point lies inside Stonefort 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
- Carrier Mills Township5.2 mi north
- Stonefort Precinct, Williamson County5.6 mi west
- Eddyville No. 6 Precinct, Pope County6.0 mi southeast
- Independence Township6.5 mi east
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Stonefort Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Saline County, largest first
- Harrisburg Township9,838 people
- East Eldorado Township5,289 people
- Carrier Mills Township2,507 people
- Galatia Township1,163 people
- Raleigh Township1,077 people
- Independence Township1,050 people
- Brushy Township1,024 people
- Mountain Township262 people
- Long Branch Township244 people
- Tate Township208 people
- Cottage Township133 people
- Rector Township48 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Saline County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Stonefort Township
- Longest day
- 14 hours 46 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 34 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:32 AM around June 13
- Latest sunrise
- 7:24 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:35 PM around December 6
- Latest sunset
- 8:20 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 | 7:08 AM | 4:59 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:44 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:05 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:19 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 11 min |
| May 15 | 5:45 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:32 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:45 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:10 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:36 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:02 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:34 AM | 4:43 PM | 10 h 9 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:02 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 35 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 Saline County or the local office.
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