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Keith

A township of 371 people in Wayne County, Illinois
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails5.9 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Keith

Township in Illinois, United States
371Population
36 sq miArea
456 ftElevation

Keith Township is located in Wayne County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 392 and it contained 187 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Keith for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Fairfield (20%), Flora (9%) and Mount Vernon (8%). Half commute less than 26 miles.

Fairfield
20%
Flora
9%
Mount Vernon
8%
Chicago
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Keith →

Health in Keith

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10worse than IL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Clay County HospitalFlora · 6.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Clay Medical CenterFlora · 6.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62878, 62823, 62899 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Keith →

Natural hazards in Keith

72
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.

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FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Keith →

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Keith has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 25°Winter
66° / 45°Spring
86° / 65°Summer
68° / 46°Fall
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Nearest: Flora Public LibraryFlora · 5.9 miles · 43 hrs a week
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