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A village of 141 people in Illinois
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Conserved land0%none recorded
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About Berlin

Village in Illinois, United States
141Population
1 sq miArea
636 ftElevation

Berlin is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Berlin had a population of 141. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is also colloquially called "Old Berlin", due to the larger village of New Berlin 1.4 miles south.

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Most working residents leave Berlin for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Springfield (47%), Jacksonville (5%) and Decatur (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Springfield
47%
Jacksonville
5%
Decatur
5%
Chicago
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Berlin →

Health in Berlin

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6better than IL·4worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Memorial Medical CenterSpringfield · 13.6 mi · ER
Siu Center for Family Medicine - General Internal Medicine ClinicSpringfield · 13.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Berlin · CMS · HRSAHealth in Berlin →

Natural hazards in Berlin

38
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🏚️ Earthquakes
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Berlin has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 22 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

39° / 22°Winter
64° / 42°Spring
85° / 63°Summer
66° / 44°Fall
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Nearest: West Sangamon Public Library DistrictNew Berlin · 2.3 miles · 28 hrs a week
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