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Chalmers

A township of 718 people in McDonough County, Illinois
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Conserved land3.6%606 of 16,918 acres
Trails2.5 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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About Chalmers

Township in Illinois, United States
718Population
26.6 sq miArea

Chalmers Township is located in McDonough County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 686 and it contained 326 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Chalmers for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Macomb (47%), Colchester (5%) and Emmet (3%). Half commute less than 6 miles.

Macomb
47%
Colchester
5%
Emmet
3%
Quincy
2%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Chalmers →

Health in Chalmers

Compared with Illinois

14worse than IL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mc Donough District HospitalMacomb · 4.3 mi · ER
Eagle View Community Health System - Stronghurst LocationStronghurst · 25.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 61455, 62326 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Chalmers →

Natural hazards in Chalmers

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌡️ Heat waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Chalmers →

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Chalmers has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 20°Winter
63° / 41°Spring
84° / 63°Summer
65° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Colchester District LibraryColchester · 4 miles · 20 hrs a week

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