CreekIL
A town of 270, settled in 1858.
270 people, and everyone knows the way
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Creek’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Creek. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Creek
Most working residents leave Creek for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Clinton (16%), Champaign (9%) and Decatur (8%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Creek has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Creek is
Creek beats the Illinois average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
| What stands out | Creek | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.6% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.3% | 6.3% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.
1% of Creek is conserved land
2.6 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Weldon Springs State Park | 2 mi | 138 |
99% of working residents leave Creek for work
Where Creek’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Creek
Township in Illinois, United States
Creek Township is one of thirteen townships in DeWitt County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 479 and it contained 203 housing units. The township contains the east half of Weldon Springs State Park.
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- Established
- 1858
- Population
- 479
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 712 ft