HurricaneIL
A town of 162.
162 people, and everyone knows the way
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Hurricane’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hurricane. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Hurricane
Most working residents leave Hurricane for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Vandalia (21%), Effingham (7%) and Greenville (6%). Half commute less than 32 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Hurricane has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 13 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 65% of U.S. communities.
How healthy Hurricane is
Hurricane beats the Illinois average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| What stands out | Hurricane | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.7% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.8% | 10.3% |
4% of Hurricane is conserved land
3.5 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area | 1.4 mi | 635 |
100% of working residents leave Hurricane for work
Where Hurricane’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Hurricane
Township in Illinois, United States
Hurricane Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 222 and it contained 93 housing units. The township achieved its current shape after South Hurricane Township split from it sometime after 1921.
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- Population
- 222
- Area
- 27 sq mi
- Elevation
- 643 ft