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Dale

A township of 1,345 people in McLean County, Illinois
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails3.1 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Dale

Township in Illinois, United States
1,191Population
34.6 sq miArea

Dale Township is located in McLean County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,233 and it contained 521 housing units. It contains part of the census-designated place of Twin Grove and the entirety of Shirley.

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Most working residents leave Dale for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Bloomington (36%), Normal (16%) and Peoria (4%). Half commute less than 9 miles.

Bloomington
36%
Normal
16%
Peoria
4%
Allin
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Dale →

Health in Dale

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Health Grade A

Healthier than 86% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Illinois

12better than IL·1worse

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

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Care nearby

Carle Bromenn Medical CenterNormal · 7.2 mi · ER
Chestnut Family Health CenterBloomington · 5.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 61705, 61772, 61774 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Dale →

Natural hazards in Dale

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌵 Drought
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Dale has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 20°Winter
63° / 41°Spring
84° / 62°Summer
65° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Allin Township LibraryStanford · 6.1 miles · 28 hrs a week

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