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Anderson

A township of 460 people in Clark County, Illinois
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Conserved land3.6%751 of 20,819 acres
Trails8.4 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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About Anderson

Township in Illinois, United States
460Population
32.7 sq miArea
577 ftElevation

Anderson Township is one of fifteen townships in Clark County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 460 and it contained 183 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Anderson for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Marshall (21%), Terre Haute (14%) and Casey (5%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Marshall
21%
Terre Haute, IN
14%
Casey
5%
Effingham
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Anderson →

Health in Anderson

Compared with Illinois

6better than IL·4worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Terre Haute Regional HospitalTerre Haute · 18.9 mi · ER
Vpchc - West Terre HauteWest Terre Haute · 18.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62441, 62442, 62477 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Anderson →

Natural hazards in Anderson

46
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🏚️ Earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Anderson →

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Anderson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 24°Winter
64° / 43°Spring
85° / 64°Summer
67° / 45°Fall
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Nearest: Marshall Public LibraryMarshall · 6.2 miles · 47 hrs a week

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