$41,888. About 2.0% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 2.0% of those age 65 or over. As of 2018, there are 5 churches, 2 grocery stores, 1 coffee shop, 1 fast food restaurant, 1 diner, 1 seasonal ice cream shack and 6 bars located in the township limits. There are also 4 gas stations, 2 banks, a library, and a fitness center. Tremont Medical Clinic (now known as OSF Healthcare Tremont) provides the services of two general practice physicians (one specializing in women's issues), two nurse practitioners, and a physician assistant. For a 2010 full listing, view Tremont, Illinois Business Directory Economy The largest employer is R.A. Cullinan. Precision Planting (AGCO) is located several miles south of Tremont. Education There are three public schools in Tremont: Tremont Gradeschool; Tremont Middle School, and Tremont High School. In 2004, the Tremont School District was honored with three awards from the State of Illinois, including the Bright A+ Award, the Bright Star Award, and the Financial Recognition Award. The Tremont District Library is at the heart of the community in Tremont, IL. In addition to being able to check out books, movies, and other materials, the library frequently has activities for patrons of all ages. A few of the services they provide are: interlibrary loans, delivery to homebound patrons, and public computers, to name a few. The library is also a facility to locate resources for researching local history and genealogical materials. Events Tremont is most well known in central Illinois for its annual summer festival, The Tremont Turkey Festival. The festival draws 20,000-30,000 people into the small village for the weekend. The festival includes free entertainment, bed races, an antique tractor pull, pageant, parade, craft and antique vendors, and a carnival. Tremont hosted its 50th Turkey Festival in 2015. The festival has remained entirely volunteer-run since 1966 and features Turkey sandwiches and Strawberry Shortcake. Notable people Bonnie Cooper (1935-2018), baseball player Katy Nichole (Born 2000), Christian singer Danny Lloyd (Born 1972), former Child actor, starred in The Shining (film) as Danny Torrance Myra Kingman (1873-1922), journalist and clubwoman Bob Trumpy (Born 1945), former NFL Tight-end for the Cincinnati Bengals (1968-1977). References External links Tremont Park District Tremont Turkey Festival Villages in Tazewell County, Illinois Villages in Illinois Peoria metropolitan area, Illinois