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A township of 112 people in Schuyler County, Illinois

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About Hickory

Township in Illinois, United States

112Population

18.6 sq miArea

Hickory Township is located in Schuyler County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 154 and it contained 78 housing units.

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Compared with Illinois

9better than IL·8worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits all close Care 5▲ 2 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

6.7%Fewer uninsured adultsIL 9.9% · better 9.1%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityIL 13.2% · better 11%More adults who have had cancerIL 7.6% · worse

Care nearby

Mason District HospitalHavana · 14.7 mi · ER · rural critical access

Cass County Health Clinic BeardstownBeardstown · 13.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 62624 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hickory →

Natural hazards in Hickory

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves💨 Strong wind

0Does Hickory flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 16 declared for Schuyler County MapHickory vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Hickory has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 28 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 21°Winter

63° / 42°Spring

85° / 63°Summer

65° / 43°Fall

How much snow does Hickory get?About 28 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 23, with the last in spring around Apr 16.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Nearest: Astoria Public Library DistrictAstoria · 6.2 miles · 33 hrs a week

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