BirdIL
A town of 400.
400 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Bird’s report card
Now in Bird
What neighbors are saying. Town Square →
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bird. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Bird
Most working residents leave Bird for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Carlinville (13%), Springfield (7%) and Carlinville (5%). Half commute less than 32 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Bird has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Bird is
Bird beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| What stands out | Bird | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.4% | 10.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.9% | 6.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.3% | 5.9% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.
0.3% of Bird is conserved land
1.2 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
98% of working residents leave Bird for work
Where Bird’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Bird
Township in Illinois, United States
Bird Township (T10N R8W) is located in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 308 and it contained 135 housing units.
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- Population
- 291
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 600 ft