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A village of 173 people in Illinois

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About Kell

Village in Illinois, United States

1836Established

173Population

1 sq miArea

603 ftElevation

Kell is a village in Marion County, Illinois, United States. The population was 173 at the 2020 census, down from 219 in 2010.

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ZIP code62853

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Living in Kell

Housing in Kell

$169K▲ 7.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Kell home is worth about $169,000, up 7.2% in a year, 43% below the Illinois typical home.

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Most working residents leave Kell for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Salem (30%), Centralia (15%) and Mount Vernon (8%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Salem

30%

Centralia

15%

Mount Vernon

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3%Work in townlive and work in Kell 12 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 26Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Kell

Compared with Illinois

4better than IL·7worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

Conditions 6▼ 6 close Habits all close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 2▲ 2 close

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What stands out

6.9%Fewer uninsured adultsIL 9.9% · better 9.9%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityIL 13.2% · better 9.3%More adults with COPDIL 6.3% · worse

Care nearby

Salem Township HospitalSalem · 10.9 mi · ER · rural critical access

Sihf Healthcare - SalemSalem · 10.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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Natural hazards in Kell

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.

🏚️ Earthquakes🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Kell flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 6 declared for Marion County

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Kell has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 25°Winter

65° / 44°Spring

86° / 65°Summer

67° / 46°Fall