East GroveIL
A town of 266.
266 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in East Grove. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of East Grove
Most working residents leave East Grove for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Sterling (15%), Dixon (7%) and Amboy (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
East Grove has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy East Grove is
East Grove beats the Illinois average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | East Grove | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.6% | 6.3% |
7.4% of East Grove is conserved land
10 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Green River State Wildlife Area | 9.9 mi | 1,663 |
| 2. Dickenson Site | — | 41 |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.
100% of working residents leave East Grove for work
Where East Grove’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About East Grove
Township in Illinois, United States
East Grove Township is one of twenty-two townships in Lee County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 245 and it contained 118 housing units.
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- Population
- 245
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 755 ft