Broughton is a village in Hamilton County, Illinois, United States. The population was 185 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Mount Vernon Micropolitan Statistical Area. The village was founded in the 1720s as Saint Philippe du Grand Marais (called "St. Philippe") by French coureurs de bois. In the early 19th century, it was known as "Rectorville" for nearby Rector Creek, which had been named for federal land surveyor John Rector.

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Town numbers

ZIP code62817

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Living in Broughton

Work & commute in Broughton

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Most working residents leave Broughton for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Mount Vernon (18%), McLeansboro (15%) and Dahlgren (4%). Half commute less than 36 miles.

Mount Vernon

18%

McLeansboro

15%

Dahlgren

Carmi

0%Work in townlive and work in Broughton 36 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 12Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Broughton

Compared with Illinois

5worse than IL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▼ 9 close Habits all close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

16.9%More older adults who have lost all their teethIL 10.3% · worse 7.9%More adults with COPDIL 6.3% · worse 24.6%More adults with depressionIL 19.8% · worse

Care nearby

Ferrell Hospital Community FoundationsEldorado · 8.3 mi · ER · rural critical access

Eldorado Rural Health ClinicEldorado · 9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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Natural hazards in Broughton

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.

🏚️ Earthquakes🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Broughton flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 8 declared for Hamilton County

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Climate in Broughton

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Broughton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 27°Winter

67° / 46°Spring

87° / 66°Summer

69° / 46°Fall