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A town of 452. Public schools that outperform most of Illinois.
Population
452
−5.4% since 2010
Median home value
$138K
Census ACS
Household income
$88K
median
Median age
39.5
years
Jobs based here
52
A commuter town
What makes Corwin stand out
The thing Corwin does most differently from other towns.
Small town
452 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Corwin
Most working residents leave Corwin for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Springfield (18%), Lincoln (15%) and Chicago (6%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Corwin0%
Springfield18%
Lincoln15%
Chicago6%
Mount Pulaski3%
26 mi
median commute distance
52
jobs based in Corwin
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Corwin’s public schools outperform 30% of Illinois districts
The public schools Corwin’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 70% of Illinois’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
CSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Holland-Middletown Elem Sch | PK–8 | 70 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within IL on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Corwin has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
19″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–38°
Spring42–64°
Summer63–85°
Fall43–66°
Oct 16
typical first frost
Apr 20
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Corwin is
Corwin beats the Illinois average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
32 measures vs. Illinois
5 better22 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Corwin | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.9% | 6.3% |
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
9.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
56risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Corwin for work
Where Corwin’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
52jobs based in Corwin
0%of working residents work in town
26 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Corwin
Township in Illinois, United States
Corwin Township is located in Logan County, Illinois. As of the 2020 census, its population was 608 and it contained 285 housing units. Corwin Township changed its name from Middletown Township on an unknown date.
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- Population
- 608
- Area
- 34 sq mi