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Burns

A township of 248 people in Henry County, Illinois
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Township in Illinois, United States
248Population
36.5 sq miArea
761 ftElevation

Burns Township is one of twenty-four townships in Henry County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 248 and it contained 122 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Burns for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Geneseo (11%), Kewanee (11%) and East Moline (10%). Half commute less than 27 miles.

Geneseo
11%
Kewanee
11%
East Moline
10%
Annawan
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Burns →

Health in Burns

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10worse than IL

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

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Osf Saint Luke Medical CenterKewanee · 5.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Toulon Community Health CenterToulon · 15.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 61443, 61434, 61238 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Burns →

Natural hazards in Burns

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Burns →

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Burns has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 31 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 18°Winter
61° / 39°Spring
82° / 62°Summer
63° / 42°Fall
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Nearest: Kewanee Public Library DistrictKewanee · 6 miles · 57 hrs a week
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