East ForkIL
A town of 352. Healthier than 75% of U.S. towns.
What makes East Fork stand out
The thing East Fork does most differently from other towns.
352 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
East Fork’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in East Fork. Another town gets a different order.
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 80% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of East Fork
Most working residents leave East Fork for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Centralia (17%), Carlyle (8%) and Breese (5%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 25% of U.S. towns
East Fork beats the Illinois average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| What stands out | East Fork | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.4% | 6.3% |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
East Fork has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
100% of working residents leave East Fork for work
Where East Fork’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About East Fork
Township in Illinois, United States
East Fork Township is one of fifteen townships in Clinton County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 365 and it contained 227 housing units. Its name changed to Morris on June 1, 1874 and then back to East Fork.
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- Population
- 365
- Area
- 38 sq mi
- Elevation
- 476 ft