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Joshua

A township of 465 people in Fulton County, Illinois
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Conserved land3.8%850 of 22,614 acres
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About Joshua

Township in Illinois, United States
465Population
35.5 sq miArea
646 ftElevation

Joshua Township is one of twenty-six townships in Fulton County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 465 and it contained 192 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Joshua for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Canton (17%), Peoria (9%) and Macomb (6%). Half commute less than 28 miles.

Canton
17%
Peoria
9%
Macomb
6%
Lewistown
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Joshua →

Health in Joshua

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9worse than IL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Graham Hospital AssociationCanton · 6.7 mi · ER
Solvera Health GalesburgGalesburg · 26.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 61520, 61432, 61427 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Joshua →

Natural hazards in Joshua

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.

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Joshua has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 20°Winter
62° / 41°Spring
84° / 63°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Valley District LibraryFairview · 3.1 miles · 24 hrs a week
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