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Hunter

A township of 232 people in Edgar County, Illinois

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About Hunter

Township in Illinois, United States

232Population

30.3 sq miArea

643 ftElevation

Hunter Township is one of fifteen townships in Edgar County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 232 and it contained 104 housing units. Hunter Township was formed from portions of Stratton Township and Brouilletts Creek Township on an unknown date.

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Living in Hunter

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Most working residents leave Hunter for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Paris (29%), Chrisman (11%) and Mattoon (7%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Paris

29%

Chrisman

11%

Mattoon

7%

Assumption

3%

0%Work in townlive and work in Hunter 12 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 12Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Hunter →

Health in Hunter

Compared with Illinois

1better than IL·11worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▲ 1▼ 5 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close

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What stands out

79%More adults treating high blood pressureIL 75.7% · better 19.4%More older adults who have lost all their teethIL 10.3% · worse

Care nearby

Paris Community HospitalParis · 6.5 mi · ER · rural critical access

Vpchc - Clinton DentalClinton · 8.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 61944, 61924 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Hunter →

Natural hazards in Hunter

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌵 Drought

0Does Hunter flood?no paid flood claims on record 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Hunter MapHunter vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Hunter

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Hunter has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

39° / 22°Winter

64° / 42°Spring

84° / 63°Summer

66° / 44°Fall

How much snow does Hunter get?About 15 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 20, with the last in spring around Apr 21.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.9° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Hunter

Nearest: Paris Carnegie Public LibraryParis · 7 miles · 44 hrs a week

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Locator map of Hunter — Wikimedia Commons · Map: Omnedon · Public domain

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