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Genesee

A township of 756 people in Whiteside County, Illinois
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About Genesee

Township in Illinois, United States
756Population
35.4 sq miArea
804 ftElevation

Genesee Township is located in Whiteside County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 784 and it contained 329 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Genesee for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Sterling (29%), Dixon (6%) and Sterling (5%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Sterling
29%
Dixon
6%
Sterling
5%
Rock Falls
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Genesee →

Health in Genesee

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1better than IL·9worse

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

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Care nearby

Cgh Medical CenterSterling · 8.3 mi · ER
Whiteside Chd - Rock FallsRock Falls · 9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 61081, 61014, 61270 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Genesee →

Natural hazards in Genesee

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes
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Genesee has cold winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 17°Winter
60° / 38°Spring
82° / 61°Summer
62° / 41°Fall
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Nearest: Milledgeville Public LibraryMilledgeville · 6.2 miles · 32 hrs a week

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