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Elba

A township of 248 people in Knox County, Illinois
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails2.8 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Elba

Township in Illinois, United States
248Population
36.4 sq miArea
676 ftElevation

Elba Township is one of twenty-one townships in Knox County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 248 and it contained 117 housing units. Its name was changed from Liberty Township on June 8, 1853.

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Most working residents leave Elba for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Peoria (11%), Galesburg (10%) and Monmouth (4%). Half commute less than 26 miles.

Peoria
11%
Galesburg
10%
Monmouth
4%
Canton
3%
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Health in Elba

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5better than IL·8worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Graham Hospital AssociationCanton · 19.7 mi · ER
Community Health Partnership of IllinoisPrinceville · 15.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 61572, 61489, 61458 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Elba →

Natural hazards in Elba

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🥶 Cold waves
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Elba has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 19°Winter
62° / 40°Spring
84° / 62°Summer
64° / 42°Fall
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Nearest: Salem Township Public Library DistrictYates City · 4.3 miles · 40 hrs a week

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