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A township of 248 people in Hancock County, Illinois

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About Durham

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

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Durham is an unincorporated community in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. Durham is 6 miles (9.7 km) west of La Harpe.

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Living in Durham

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Most working residents leave Durham for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Burlington (14%), La Harpe (11%) and Carthage (8%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Burlington, IA

14%

La Harpe

11%

Carthage

8%

Macomb

6%

1%Work in townlive and work in Durham 17 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 7Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Durham →

Health in Durham

Compared with Illinois

4better than IL·11worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 3▲ 4 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 1▲ 3 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.5%Fewer uninsured adultsIL 9.9% · better 10.2%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityIL 13.2% · better 10.4%More adults with COPDIL 6.3% · worse

Care nearby

Memorial HospitalCarthage · 12.2 mi · ER · rural critical access

Eagle View Community Health System - Stronghurst LocationStronghurst · 14 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62330, 61450 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Durham →

Natural hazards in Durham

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌵 Drought

0Does Durham flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 17 declared for Hancock County MapDurham vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Durham

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Durham has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 20°Winter

62° / 41°Spring

84° / 64°Summer

64° / 44°Fall

How much snow does Durham get?About 18 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 19, with the last in spring around Apr 21.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Durham →

Libraries near Durham

Nearest: Laharpe Carnegie Public Library DistrictLa Harpe · 5.5 miles · 27 hrs a week

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Illinois · IL · Hancock CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →

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Durham Dallas City Pilot Grove Lomax La Harpe

WDallas City SPilot Grove NLomax ELa Harpe

Compare side by side:Durham vs Dallas City Durham vs Pilot Grove Durham vs Lomax Durham vs La Harpe

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