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Carrigan

A township of 352 people in Marion County, Illinois
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails1.5 mi0 mi per sq mi
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About Carrigan

Township in Illinois, United States
352Population
35.1 sq miArea
531 ftElevation

Carrigan Township is located in Marion County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 380 and it contained 178 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Carrigan for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Salem (19%), Centralia (9%) and Mount Vernon (4%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Salem
19%
Centralia
9%
Mount Vernon
4%
Patoka
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Carrigan →

Health in Carrigan

Compared with Illinois

2better than IL·13worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Salem Township HospitalSalem · 8.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
Sihf Healthcare - SalemSalem · 7.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62870, 62875, 62882 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Carrigan →

Natural hazards in Carrigan

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.

🏚️ Earthquakes🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind
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Carrigan has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 25°Winter
65° / 44°Spring
86° / 65°Summer
68° / 46°Fall
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Nearest: Patoka Public LibraryPatoka · 4.3 miles · 15 hrs a week
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