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A township of 108 people in Fayette County, Illinois

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About Carson

Township in Illinois, United States

108Population

17.8 sq miArea

587 ftElevation

Carson Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Illinois, US. As of the 2010 census, its population was 108 and it contained 58 housing units. This township was formed from Bowling Green Township.

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Health in Carson

Compared with Illinois

4better than IL·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 2▲ 2 close

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What stands out

7.4%Fewer uninsured adultsIL 9.9% · better 10.2%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityIL 13.2% · better 9%More adults with COPDIL 6.3% · worse

Care nearby

Fayette County HospitalVandalia · 13.5 mi · ER · rural critical access

Sihf Healthcare - VandaliaVandalia · 13.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62080, 62431, 62422 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Carson →

Natural hazards in Carson

High

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

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🥶 Cold waves

0Does Carson flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 6 declared for Fayette County MapCarson vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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

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Carson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 24°Winter

64° / 44°Spring

85° / 64°Summer

67° / 45°Fall

How much snow does Carson get?About 16 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 19, with the last in spring around Apr 15.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Carson →

Libraries near Carson

Nearest: Herrick Township Public LibraryHerrick · 5.1 miles · 20 hrs a week

Famous people close to Carson

JSJune SquibbVandalia · 13 mi

H. L. Hunt

H. L. HuntRamsey · 5 mi

Frederick Remann

Frederick RemannVandalia · 13 mi

H. Joel Deckard

H. Joel DeckardVandalia · 13 mi

Forrest Claypool

Forrest ClaypoolVandalia · 13 mi JAJoe AdamsCowden · 10 mi

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

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Carson Bowling Green Loudon Sefton Ramsey

NEBowling Green ELoudon SSefton WRamsey

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