DenverIL
A town of 343. Nearly 25.8% of it is conserved land.
What makes Denver stand out
The thing Denver does most differently from other towns.
343 people, and everyone knows the way
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Denver’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Denver. Another town gets a different order.
Nearly a quarter of Denver is conserved land
4.8 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
Most working residents commute out of Denver
Most working residents leave Denver for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Olney (26%), Olney (10%) and Effingham (4%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Denver has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.
How healthy Denver is
Denver beats the Illinois average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Denver | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.4% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.2% | 6.3% |
99% of working residents leave Denver for work
Where Denver’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Denver
Township in Illinois, United States
Denver Township is located in Richland County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 411 and it contained 162 housing units. Before May 2, 1859, the locale was known as Boone Township.
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- Population
- 409
- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 479 ft