DenisonIL
A town of 1,616. Healthier than 78% of U.S. towns.
What makes Denison stand out
The thing Denison does most differently from other towns.
Denison has shrunk 13.7% since 2010
1,558 people in 2010; 1,616 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Denison’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Denison. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Denison beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
| What stands out | Denison | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.4% | 10.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.4% | 6.3% |
| More smokers | 18% | 12.1% |
Most working residents commute out of Denison
Most working residents leave Denison for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Vincennes (9%), Lawrenceville (7%) and Robinson (5%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
Where working residents work
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Denison has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
2.2% of Denison is conserved land
12 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
98% of working residents leave Denison for work
Where Denison’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Denison
Township in Illinois, United States
Denison Township is located in Lawrence County, Illinois. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,344 and it contained 643 housing units. The township's name honors William Denison, a county official.
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- Population
- 1,344
- Area
- 58 sq mi
- Elevation
- 492 ft
Denison’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Denison.