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Junction
A village of 56 people in Illinois
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About Junction
Village in Illinois, United States56Population
0.9 sq miArea
361 ftElevation
Junction is a village in Gold Hill Township, Gallatin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 56 at the 2020 census.
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ZIP code62954
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Health in Junction
Compared with Illinois
1better than IL·15worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Ferrell Hospital Community FoundationsEldorado · 12.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Shawneetown Community Health CenterShawneetown · 3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 62954 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Junction →
Natural hazards in Junction
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌡️ Heat waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Junction →
Climate in Junction
Full climate →Junction has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 8 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
45° / 28°Winter
67° / 46°Spring
87° / 66°Summer
69° / 47°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Junction →
Libraries near Junction
See all →Nearest: Shawneetown Public LibraryShawneetown · 2.9 miles · 27 hrs a week
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