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About Ellington
Township in Illinois, USEllington Township is one of twenty-two townships in Adams County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,820 and it contained 1,140 housing units. The southwest corner of the township is now part of Quincy Township.
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Work & commute in Ellington
Full picture →Most working residents leave Ellington for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Quincy (49%), Melrose (3%) and Springfield (3%). Half commute less than 5 miles.
Health in Ellington
Health Grade B+
Healthier than 69% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Ellington
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Ellington
Full climate →Ellington has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 18°.
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