GermanIL
A town of 271.
271 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
German’s report card
Now in German
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in German. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of German
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.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
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.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.
How healthy German is
German beats the Illinois average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | German | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 9% | 6.3% |
0% of German is conserved land
4.9 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
99% of working residents leave German for work
Where German’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About German
Township in Illinois, United States
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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- Population
- 328
- Area
- 38 sq mi
- Elevation
- 515 ft