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Long Branch

A township of 275 people in Saline County, Illinois
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails3.5 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
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About Long Branch

Township in Illinois, United States
275Population
18.3 sq miArea
423 ftElevation

Long Branch Township is located in Saline County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 248 and it contained 103 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Long Branch for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Harrisburg (21%), Eldorado (14%) and Marion (4%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Harrisburg
21%
Eldorado
14%
Marion
4%
Galatia
3%
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Health in Long Branch

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3better than IL·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Ferrell Hospital Community FoundationsEldorado · 7.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Eldorado Rural Health ClinicEldorado · 7.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62977, 62930, 62935 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Long Branch →

Natural hazards in Long Branch

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.

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Long Branch has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 27°Winter
67° / 46°Spring
87° / 66°Summer
69° / 46°Fall
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Nearest: Galatia Public Library DistrictGalatia · 5.2 miles · 37 hrs a week
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