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Jersey County

Jersey County, Illinois
Jerseycourt.png
The Jersey County Courthouse in Jerseyville
Map of Illinois highlighting Jersey County
Location in the U.S. state of Illinois
Map of the United States highlighting Illinois
Illinois's location in the U.S.
Founded February 28, 1839
Named for New Jersey
Seat Jerseyville
Largest city Jerseyville
Area
 • Total 377 sq mi (976 km2)
 • Land 369 sq mi (956 km2)
 • Water 7.9 sq mi (20 km2), 2.1%
Population
 • (2010) 22,985
 • Density 62/sq mi (24/km²)
Congressional district 13th
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website www.jerseycounty-il.us
Jerseyville, Illinois
Climate chart ()
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Source: The Weather Channel
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3.5
 
 
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68
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °F
Precipitation totals in inches
Source: The Weather Channel