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Decker

A township of 418 people in Richland County, Illinois
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Conserved land3.8%847 of 22,451 acres
Trails2.1 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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About Decker

Township in Illinois, United States
418Population
35.3 sq miArea
459 ftElevation

Decker Township is located in Richland County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 406 and it contained 170 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Decker for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Olney (30%), Olney (7%) and Albion (6%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Olney
30%
Olney
7%
Albion
6%
Vincennes, IN
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Decker →

Health in Decker

Compared with Illinois

2better than IL·8worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Carle Richland Memorial HospitalOlney · 10.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Sihf Healthcare - OlneyOlney · 10.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62868, 62450 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Decker →

Natural hazards in Decker

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌵 Drought
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Decker has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 25°Winter
66° / 45°Spring
86° / 65°Summer
68° / 46°Fall
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Nearest: Olney Public LibraryOlney · 9.5 miles · 50 hrs a week
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