Rockford Township, Winnebago County, Illinois
Rockford Township is a township in Winnebago County, Illinois. About 169,035 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 111 sq mi (287 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 169,035 ± 50
- County
- Winnebago County
- School district
- Rockford School District 205
- Land area
- 111 sq mi (287 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $55,922 ± $1,701
- Median home value
- $136,400 ± $4,286
- Water area
- 1.83 sq mi (4.73 km²)
- State
- Illinois
- Census code (GEOID)
- 1720165013
- Coordinates (central point)
- 42.248678, -89.074520
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 Rockford Township, largest first
- Rockford (city)147,521 people
- New Milford (village)1,194 people
These places’ central points lie inside Rockford 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
- Cherry Valley Township5.4 mi southeast
- Winnebago Township7.8 mi west
- Harlem Township9.2 mi northeast
- Owen Township9.4 mi north
- Belvidere Township, Boone County9.7 mi east
- Burritt Township9.8 mi northwest
- Scott Township, Ogle County10.0 mi south
- Monroe Township, Ogle County11 mi south
- Byron Township, Ogle County11 mi southwest
- Marion Township, Ogle County13 mi southwest
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Rockford Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Winnebago County, largest first
- Harlem Township39,116 people
- Roscoe Township20,134 people
- Cherry Valley Township19,221 people
- Rockton Township16,076 people
- Winnebago Township4,946 people
- Pecatonica Township4,130 people
- Owen Township3,577 people
- Durand Township2,449 people
- Laona Township1,342 people
- Shirland Township1,007 people
- Burritt Township960 people
- Seward Township894 people
All 13
- Harrison Township405 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Winnebago County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Rockford Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 17 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 6 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:19 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 7:35 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:23 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 8:36 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.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:22 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:52 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:08 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:15 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May 15 | 5:35 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:19 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:33 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:03 AM | 7:57 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:36 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:08 AM | 6:14 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:46 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:18 AM | 4:24 PM | 9 h 6 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 Winnebago County or the local office.
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