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Barr

A township of 314 people in Macoupin County, Illinois

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About Barr

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

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Barr is an unincorporated community in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. Barr is 6 miles (9.7 km) southwest of Palmyra. An post office was established on August 8, 1850.

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Living in Barr

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Most working residents leave Barr for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Springfield (23%), Jacksonville (10%) and Carlinville (7%). Half commute less than 36 miles.

Springfield

23%

Jacksonville

10%

Carlinville

7%

South Palmyra

5%

0%Work in townlive and work in Barr 36 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Barr →

Health in Barr

Compared with Illinois

2better than IL·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 1▲ 3 close

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7.7%Fewer uninsured adultsIL 9.9% · better 10.6%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityIL 13.2% · better 16.5%More older adults who have lost all their teethIL 10.3% · worse

Care nearby

Carlinville Area HospitalCarlinville · 14.1 mi · ER · rural critical access

Oakland Avenue ClinicCarlinville · 14.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62649, 62044, 62674 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Barr →

Natural hazards in Barr

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Barr flood?no paid flood claims on record 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Barr MapBarr vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Barr has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 23°Winter

64° / 43°Spring

85° / 64°Summer

66° / 45°Fall

How much snow does Barr get?About 18 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 21, with the last in spring around Apr 14.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Barr

Nearest: Greenfield Public LibraryGreenfield · 6.9 miles · 22 hrs a week

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Barr South Palmyra Scottville Western Mound Rubicon

ESouth Palmyra NScottville SWestern Mound WRubicon

Where Barr residents work nearby:South Palmyra 5%Work & commute →

Compare side by side:Barr vs South Palmyra Barr vs Scottville Barr vs Western Mound Barr vs Rubicon

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