CottageIL
A town of 133. A regional job hub with 167 jobs.
What makes Cottage stand out
The 2 things Cottage does most differently from other towns.
Southeastern Illinois College calls Cottage home
Cottage’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Cottage. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Cottage
Most working residents leave Cottage for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Harrisburg (21%), Eldorado (8%) and Marion (7%). Half commute less than 27 miles.
Where working residents work
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.
Mild winters, hot summers
Cottage has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Cottage is
Cottage beats the Illinois average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
| What stands out | Cottage | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.1% | 75.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.7% | 10.3% |
0.4% of Cottage is conserved land
3.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Saline County State Fish and Wildlife Area | — | 8 |
133 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
About Cottage
Township in Illinois, United States
Cottage Township is located in Saline County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 219 and it contained 108 housing units.
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- Population
- 253
- Area
- 31 sq mi
- Elevation
- 371 ft