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Lawndale

A township of 168 people in McLean County, Illinois
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About Lawndale

Township in Illinois, United States
168Population
39.8 sq miArea

Lawndale Township is located in McLean County, Illinois, east of Lexington, northwest of Colfax, and southeast of Chenoa. As of the 2010 census, its population was 158 and it contained 74 housing units. It's Township Road Commissioner is Jeff Winterland. Lawndale Cemetery is located on 2550 North Road. At least part of the township is within the area of the proposed Lexington Chenoa Wind Farm to be developed by Horizon Wind Energy.

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Most working residents leave Lawndale for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Bloomington (23%), Normal (20%) and Lexington (8%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Bloomington
23%
Normal
20%
Lexington
8%
Springfield
4%
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Health in Lawndale

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Gibson Community HospitalGibson City · 16.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Chestnut Family Health CenterBloomington · 21.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 61728, 61753, 61739 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lawndale →

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Lawndale has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 20°Winter
62° / 40°Spring
84° / 62°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Martin Township Public LibraryColfax · 3.7 miles · 25 hrs a week
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