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Levan

A township of 816 people in Jackson County, Illinois

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Map of Levan: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk

Conserved land21%4,856 of 23,416 acres

Trails21 mi0.6 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves3named on the map

1Lake Murphysboro State Park1.8 mi of trails · 610 acres Directions

2Paul Ice Recreation Area24 acres Directions

3Glen Schlimpert Recreation Area4 acres Directions

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About Levan

Township in Illinois, United States

816Population

36.8 sq miArea

600 ftElevation

Levan Township is one of sixteen townships in Jackson County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 816 and it contained 394 housing units.

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Living in Levan

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Most working residents leave Levan for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Murphysboro (17%), Carbondale (17%) and Marion (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Murphysboro

17%

Carbondale

17%

Marion

5%

Steeleville

3%

0%Work in townlive and work in Levan 14 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 47Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Levan

Compared with Illinois

13worse than IL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs all close

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What stands out

20.6%More older adults who have lost all their teethIL 10.3% · worse 9.7%More adults with COPDIL 6.3% · worse 16.9%More smokersIL 12.1% · worse

Care nearby

St. Joseph Memorial HospitalMurphysboro · 7.1 mi · ER · rural critical access

Shawnee Health Care, MurphysboroMurphysboro · 7.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62907, 62966 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Levan →

Natural hazards in Levan

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.

🏚️ Earthquakes🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind

0Does Levan flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 13 declared for Jackson County MapLevan vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Levan

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Levan has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 27°Winter

67° / 45°Spring

87° / 66°Summer

69° / 46°Fall

How much snow does Levan get?About 10 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 22, with the last in spring around Apr 9.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Levan

Nearest: Sallie Logan Public LibraryMurphysboro · 6.7 miles · 52 hrs a week

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Where Levan is

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Locator map of Levan — Wikimedia Commons · Map: Omnedon · Public domain

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Bordering towns

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Levan Somerset Sand Ridge Ora Kinkaid

ESomerset SSand Ridge NOra WKinkaid

Where Levan residents work nearby:Ora 2%Work & commute →

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