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Ellington

A township of 2,755 people in Adams County, Illinois
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About Ellington

Township in Illinois, US
2,820Population
34.3 sq miArea
722 ftElevation

Ellington 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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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.

Quincy
49%
Melrose
3%
Springfield
3%
Hannibal, MO
2%
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Health in Ellington

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 69% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Illinois

6better than IL·4worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Blessing HospitalQuincy · 6.1 mi · ER
Siu Center for Family Medicine-Transitions of Western IllinoisQuincy · 4.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62305, 62338, 62301 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ellington →

Natural hazards in Ellington

52
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌡️ Heat waves
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Climate in Ellington

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Ellington has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 18°.

38° / 22°Winter
63° / 43°Spring
85° / 65°Summer
65° / 45°Fall
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Nearest: Quincy Public LibraryQuincy · 6.6 miles · 43 hrs a week
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