ButtonIL
A town of 139.
139 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Button’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Button. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Button
Most working residents leave Button for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Paxton (14%), Gibson City (12%) and Champaign (9%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Button has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Button is
Button beats the Illinois average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
| What stands out | Button | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.2% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.7% | 6.3% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
0.1% of Button is conserved land
7.4 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
98% of working residents leave Button for work
Where Button’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Button
Township in Illinois, US
Button Township is one of twelve townships in Ford County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 232 and it contained 108 housing units. The township was formed from a portion of Patton Township in December 1864.
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- Population
- 232
- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 784 ft