Bowdre Township is one of nine townships in Douglas County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 620 and it contained 311 housing units. Its name was changed from Deer Creek to Bowdre on June 5, 1868.

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Compared with Illinois

3better than IL·5worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▼ 7 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 3▲ 1 close

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10.5%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityIL 13.2% · better 13%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIL 15.9% · better 13.3%More older adults who have lost all their teethIL 10.3% · worse

Care nearby

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health CenterMattoon · 16.5 mi · ER

Sihf Healthcare - CharlestonCharleston · 15.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 61930, 61953, 61910 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bowdre →

Natural hazards in Bowdre

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🧊 Hail

0Does Bowdre flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 11 declared for Douglas County MapBowdre vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Bowdre →

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Nearest: Arcola Public Library DistrictArcola · 8.3 miles · 43 hrs a week

Famous people close to Bowdre

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Gregg TolandCharleston · 15 mi JGJames GammonNewman · 11 mi

Charles ClaryCharleston · 15 mi

Charlotte MartinCharleston · 15 mi JGJohnny GruelleArcola · 7 mi RMRex MorganCharleston · 15 mi

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Locator map of Bowdre — Wikimedia Commons · Map: Omnedon · Public domain

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