Compton Precinct, Wabash County, Illinois

Compton Precinct is a precinct in Wabash County, Illinois. About 125 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 24.2 sq mi (62.6 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Compton Precinct in Illinois
Browns PrecinctFrench Creek PrecinctCoffee PrecinctWabash Township
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
125 ± 78
County
Wabash County
School district
Wabash Community Unit School District 348
Land area
24.2 sq mi (62.6 km²)
Type
PrecinctNo government of its own
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median home value
$92,300 ± $75,547
Water area
1.07 sq mi (2.78 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1718590810
Coordinates (central point)
38.314739, -87.938275

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. French Creek Precinct, Edwards County4.0 mi west
  2. Coffee Precinct4.6 mi east
  3. Wabash Township, Gibson County, Indiana4.8 mi southeast
  4. Browns Precinct, Edwards County5.0 mi northwest
  5. Bellmont Precinct6.4 mi north
  6. Gray Township, White County8.6 mi southwest

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

Other precincts in Wabash County, largest first

  1. Mount Carmel Precinct7,733 people
  2. Wabash Precinct1,369 people
  3. Bellmont Precinct648 people
  4. Lancaster Precinct394 people
  5. Friendsville Precinct384 people
  6. Coffee Precinct283 people
  7. Lick Prairie Precinct183 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Compton Precinct

Longest day
14 hours 50 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 30 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:27 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:23 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:31 PM around December 7
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.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:07 AM4:55 PM9 h 48 min
Feb 156:42 AM5:29 PM10 h 47 min
Mar 157:03 AM6:58 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:16 AM7:28 PM13 h 12 min
May 155:40 AM7:55 PM14 h 15 min
Jun 155:27 AM8:16 PM14 h 49 min
Jul 155:40 AM8:14 PM14 h 34 min
Aug 156:06 AM7:45 PM13 h 39 min
Sep 156:33 AM7:00 PM12 h 27 min
Oct 157:00 AM6:13 PM11 h 13 min
Nov 156:32 AM4:39 PM10 h 7 min
Dec 157:01 AM4:32 PM9 h 31 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 Wabash County or the local office.

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