LeechIL
A town of 475.
475 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Leech. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Leech
Most working residents leave Leech for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Fairfield (25%), Albion (11%) and Flora (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, hot summers
Leech has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.
How healthy Leech is
Leech beats the Illinois average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
| What stands out | Leech | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.8% | 75.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.5% | 6.3% |
0.8% of Leech is conserved land
7.7 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
99% of working residents leave Leech for work
Where Leech’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Leech
Township in Illinois, United States
Leech Township is located in Wayne County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 465 and it contained 237 housing units.
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- Population
- 448
- Area
- 54 sq mi
- Elevation
- 390 ft