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Barren
A township of 551 people in Franklin County, Illinois
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About Barren
Township in Illinois, United States551Population
36.2 sq miArea
427 ftElevation
Barren Township is one of twelve townships in Franklin County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 551 and it contained 248 housing units.
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Health in Barren
Compared with Illinois
1better than IL·12worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Franklin HospitalBenton · 5.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Sesser Community Health CenterSesser · 2.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62884, 62812, 62897 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Barren →
Natural hazards in Barren
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
🏚️ Earthquakes🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves
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Libraries near Barren
See all →Nearest: Sesser Public LibrarySesser · 3.6 miles · 37 hrs a week
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