Valley Township, Stark County, Illinois

Valley Township is a township in Stark County, Illinois. About 73 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36.5 sq mi (94.5 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.

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Valley Township in Illinois
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
73 ± 57
County
Stark County
School district
Stark County Community Unit School District 100
Land area
36.5 sq mi (94.5 km²)
Type
TownshipIts own local government
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$135,625 ± $107,901
Median home value
$212,500 ± $156,269
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1717577174
Coordinates (central point)
41.017555, -89.696410

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. Penn Township5.8 mi north
  2. Essex Township6.0 mi west
  3. Akron Township, Peoria County6.2 mi south
  4. La Prairie Township, Marshall County6.3 mi east

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

Other townships in Stark County, largest first

  1. Toulon Township2,777 people
  2. Osceola Township866 people
  3. Essex Township644 people
  4. Goshen Township474 people
  5. Penn Township200 people
  6. Elmira Township193 people
  7. West Jersey Township81 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Valley Township

Longest day
15 hours 8 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 13 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:25 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:35 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:30 PM around December 8
Latest sunset
8:35 PM around June 27

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 157:21 AM4:55 PM9 h 34 min
Feb 156:53 AM5:33 PM10 h 40 min
Mar 157:10 AM7:05 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:19 AM7:38 PM13 h 19 min
May 155:41 AM8:09 PM14 h 28 min
Jun 155:26 AM8:32 PM15 h 6 min
Jul 155:39 AM8:29 PM14 h 50 min
Aug 156:08 AM7:57 PM13 h 49 min
Sep 156:39 AM7:08 PM12 h 29 min
Oct 157:10 AM6:18 PM11 h 8 min
Nov 156:46 AM4:40 PM9 h 54 min
Dec 157:16 AM4:31 PM9 h 15 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 Stark County or the local office.

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