Blairsville Precinct, Williamson County, Illinois

Blairsville Precinct is a precinct in Williamson County, Illinois. About 6,200 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36 sq mi (93.3 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.

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Blairsville Precinct in Illinois
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
6,200 ± 785
County
Williamson County
School district
Herrin Community Unit School District 4
Land area
36 sq mi (93.3 km²)
Type
PrecinctNo government of its own
Time zone
Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
Median household income
$61,938 ± $15,032
Median home value
$137,700 ± $33,632
Water area
0.94 sq mi (2.43 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1719990432
Coordinates (central point)
37.814691, -89.091421

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.

Cities, towns and communities in Blairsville Precinct, largest first

  1. Cambria (village)1,300 people
  2. Hurst (city)700 people
  3. Bush (village)354 people
  4. Blairsville (CDP)231 people
  5. Colp (village)223 people

These places’ central points lie inside Blairsville 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

  1. Carterville Precinct5.3 mi south
  2. De Soto Township, Jackson County5.7 mi west
  3. Herrin Precinct5.8 mi east
  4. Six Mile Township, Franklin County6.2 mi north

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

Other precincts in Williamson County, largest first

  1. Herrin Precinct14,121 people
  2. East Marion Precinct11,608 people
  3. West Marion Precinct10,993 people
  4. Carterville Precinct9,772 people
  5. Lake Creek Precinct3,965 people
  6. Southern Precinct3,841 people
  7. Creal Springs Precinct2,078 people
  8. Crab Orchard Precinct1,592 people
  9. Stonefort Precinct1,432 people
  10. Grassy Precinct638 people
  11. Corinth Precinct636 people

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

Sunrise and sunset in Blairsville Precinct

Longest day
14 hours 47 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 32 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:33 AM around June 13
Latest sunrise
7:26 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:37 PM around December 6
Latest sunset
8:22 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 157:10 AM5:01 PM9 h 51 min
Feb 156:46 AM5:35 PM10 h 49 min
Mar 157:07 AM7:03 PM11 h 56 min
Apr 156:21 AM7:32 PM13 h 11 min
May 155:46 AM7:59 PM14 h 13 min
Jun 155:33 AM8:20 PM14 h 47 min
Jul 155:46 AM8:18 PM14 h 32 min
Aug 156:11 AM7:49 PM13 h 38 min
Sep 156:38 AM7:04 PM12 h 26 min
Oct 157:04 AM6:19 PM11 h 15 min
Nov 156:36 AM4:44 PM10 h 8 min
Dec 157:04 AM4:38 PM9 h 34 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 Williamson County or the local office.

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