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Basco
A village of 80 people in Illinois
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About Basco
Village in Illinois, United States1886Established
80Population
0.2 sq miArea
633 ftElevation
Basco is a village in Bear Creek Township, Hancock County, Illinois, United States. The population was 80 at the 2020 census.
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ZIP code62313
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Health in Basco
Compared with Illinois
2better than IL·10worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Memorial HospitalCarthage · 7.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Chc/Seia Keokuk ClinicKeokuk · 11.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Basco · CMS · HRSAHealth in Basco →
Natural hazards in Basco
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌵 Drought🌊 Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Basco →
Climate in Basco
Full climate →Basco has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 23 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
37° / 21°Winter
63° / 42°Spring
84° / 64°Summer
65° / 44°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Basco →
Libraries near Basco
See all →Nearest: Carthage Public Library DistrictCarthage · 6.7 miles · 47 hrs a week
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