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Cooper

A township of 898 people in Sangamon County, Illinois
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Conserved land7.1%1,291 of 18,288 acres
Trails1.4 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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About Cooper

Township in Illinois, United States
898Population
28.7 sq miArea

Cooper Township is a rural township in Sangamon County, Illinois, covering about 28.7 square miles, almost all of which is land, and home to 758 residents as of 2020. It is a small but relatively affluent community with an older population, strong homeownership, high educational attainment, and income levels above state and national averages.

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Most working residents leave Cooper for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Springfield (49%), Decatur (5%) and Rochester (3%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Springfield
49%
Decatur
5%
Rochester
3%
Woodside
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Cooper →

Health in Cooper

Compared with Illinois

11better than IL·2worse

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

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Care nearby

St. Johns HospitalSpringfield · 11.7 mi · ER
Cchc Helping Hands Hch SiteSpringfield · 9.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62563, 62545, 62520 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Cooper →

Natural hazards in Cooper

58
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Cooper →

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Cooper has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

39° / 22°Winter
64° / 43°Spring
85° / 64°Summer
66° / 44°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Cooper →

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Nearest: Rochester Public Library DistrictRochester · 4.6 miles · 49 hrs a week

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