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Garrett
A village of 122 people in Illinois
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About Garrett
Village in Illinois, United States122Population
0.1 sq miArea
667 ftElevation
Garrett is a village in Douglas County, Illinois, United States. The population was 122 at the 2020 census.
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Health in Garrett
B−
Health Grade B−
Healthier than 49% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Illinois
14worse than IL
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Kirby Medical CenterMonticello · 19.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Sihf Healthcare - ArthurArthur · 6.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Garrett · CMS · HRSAHealth in Garrett →
Natural hazards in Garrett
Very high
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 85% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Garrett →
Climate in Garrett
Full climate →Garrett has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
38° / 22°Winter
63° / 42°Spring
84° / 63°Summer
66° / 44°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Garrett →
Libraries near Garrett
See all →Nearest: Atwood-Hammond Public Library DistrictAtwood · 2 miles · 42 hrs a week
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