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Flannigan

A township of 291 people in Hamilton County, Illinois
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails12 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
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About Flannigan

Township in Illinois, United States
291Population
18.4 sq miArea
551 ftElevation

Flannigan Township is one of twelve townships in Hamilton County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 291 and it contained 166 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Flannigan for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are McLeansboro (16%), Mount Vernon (14%) and Marion (6%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

McLeansboro
16%
Mount Vernon
14%
Marion
6%
Eldorado
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Flannigan →

Health in Flannigan

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1better than IL·14worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

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Hamilton Memorial HospitalMcleansboro · 9.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Rea Clinic - BentonBenton · 14.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62859, 62890, 62860 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Flannigan →

Natural hazards in Flannigan

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.

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Flannigan has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 27°Winter
67° / 45°Spring
86° / 65°Summer
68° / 46°Fall
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Nearest: Mccoy Memorial LibraryMcleansboro · 9.5 miles · 33 hrs a week

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