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A township of 328 people in Richland County, Illinois
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails4.9 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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About German

Township in Illinois, United States
328Population
37.8 sq miArea
515 ftElevation

German Township is located in Richland County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 341 and it contained 143 housing units. Before May 2, 1859, this locale was known as Troy Township.

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Most working residents leave German for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Olney (29%), Flora (5%) and Olney (5%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Olney
29%
Flora
5%
Olney
5%
Effingham
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in German →

Health in German

Compared with Illinois

6better than IL·9worse

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

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Care nearby

Carle Richland Memorial HospitalOlney · 7.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
Sihf Healthcare - OlneyOlney · 6.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62421, 62450, 62425 · CMS · HRSAHealth in German →

Natural hazards in German

62
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in German →

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German has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 25°Winter
65° / 45°Spring
86° / 65°Summer
67° / 46°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in German →

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Nearest: Olney Public LibraryOlney · 7.8 miles · 50 hrs a week

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