Bear Creek
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About Bear Creek
Township in Illinois, United StatesBear Creek Township is one of seventeen townships in Christian County, Illinois, United States. At the time of the 2020 census, its population was 516, and it contained 227 housing units.
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Work & commute in Bear Creek
Full picture →Most working residents leave Bear Creek for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Springfield (21%), Taylorville (18%) and Decatur (7%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
Health in Bear Creek
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Bear Creek
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Bear Creek
Full climate →Bear Creek has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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