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Bear Creek

A township of 516 people in Christian County, Illinois
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Conserved land0.6%133 of 22,803 acres
Trails4.4 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Bear Creek

Township in Illinois, United States
516Population
35.8 sq miArea
604 ftElevation

Bear 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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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.

Springfield
21%
Taylorville
18%
Decatur
7%
Assumption
5%
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Health in Bear Creek

Compared with Illinois

5better than IL·4worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Taylorville Memorial HospitalTaylorville · 7.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Central Counties Health Centers - Christian CountyTaylorville · 7.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62546, 62556, 62568 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bear Creek →

Natural hazards in Bear Creek

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.

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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.

39° / 23°Winter
64° / 43°Spring
85° / 64°Summer
67° / 44°Fall
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Nearest: Kitchell Memorial LibraryMorrisonville · 5.2 miles · 29 hrs a week
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