Fountain Green, Illinois

Fountain Green: township in Hancock County, Illinois

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Fountain Green is a township located in the county of Hancock in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 288 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 262 inhabitants.

The township was created 176 years ago in 1849.

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Location of Fountain Green on Illinois map.

Quick Facts about Fountain Green

Population 262 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Illinois (United States)
County Hancock County
Area 37.51 km2
Latitude & Longitude 40.4759,-90.9693
Altitude 627 feet / 191 meters
Establishment November 06, 1849 (176 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 15:27:36 (18th April 2026)
Density 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -9.92% (2010-2020)
Weather 54℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather
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Map highlighting Fountain Green Township Hancock County Illinois locator map image

Geography

Fountain Green is located at 40°28'33"N 90°58'9"W (40.4758800, -90.9693000).

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Weather

54°F
Rain Showers Likely
15 to 20 mph NW Saturday

Rain showers likely before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of...

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Fountain Green decreased by 9.92% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 288 - census
2011 287 -0.35% estimation process
2012 284 -1.06% estimation process
2013 280 -1.43% estimation process
2014 277 -1.08% estimation process
2015 275 -0.73% estimation process
2016 275 0% estimation process
2017 272 -1.1% estimation process
2018 270 -0.74% estimation process
2019 268 -0.75% estimation process
2020 262 -2.29% estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Fountain Green, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
149772 Western Illinois University Macomb (IL) 61455

Nearby Transit Stations (8)

Rail and bus stations connected to Fountain Green, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
MAC Macomb 120 East Calhoun Street RAIL
FMD Fort Madison station 1601 20th Street RAIL
BRL Burlington 300 South Main Street RAIL
QCY Quincy North 30th St. and Wisman Lane RAIL
GBB Galesburg station 225 South Seminary Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Fountain Green.

Post Office Name City ZIP
La Har Post Office La Harpe (IL) 61450

Other places with the same name (1)

  • Fountain Green, Utah city in Sanpete County, Utah, United States with a population of 1,182 people.

Other cities in Hancock County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hancock County , IL. (more)

City Name Population Title
Carthage 2,419 City in and county seat of Hancock County, Illinois, United States
Warsaw 1,456 City in Illinois, United States
La Harpe 1,123 City in Hancock County, Illinois, United States
Nauvoo 1,044 City and historic district in Hancock County, Illinois, United States
Dallas City 859 Township in Hancock County, Illinois
Chili 597 Unincorporated community in Illinois
Saint Mary 585 Township in Hancock County, Illinois
Augusta 534 Human settlement in Hancock County, Illinois, United States of America
Plymouth 459 Village in the United States
Bowen 450 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Denver 390 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Durham 251 Unincorporated community in Illinois
Hamilton 189 City in Hancock County, Illinois, United States
Elvaston 152 Human settlement in Hancock County, Illinois, United States of America
Ferris 143 Village in Hancock County, Illinois, United States
Pontoosuc 132 Township in Hancock County, Illinois