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Loran

A township of 1,362 people in Stephenson County, Illinois

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Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

Loran is an unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States.

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Health in Loran

C⁺

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 43% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Illinois

4better than IL·8worse

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

Conditions 6▼ 6 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 2▲ 2 close

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What stands out

7.4%Fewer uninsured adultsIL 9.9% · better 10.3%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityIL 13.2% · better 8.6%More adults with COPDIL 6.3% · worse

Care nearby

Fhn Memorial HospitalFreeport · 9.4 mi · ER

Whiteside Chd - Rock FallsRock Falls · 32.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 61062, 61032, 61078 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Loran →

Natural hazards in Loran

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 18% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Hail

0Does Loran flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 12 declared for Stephenson County MapLoran vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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School Grade B+

The public schools Loran’s kids attend outperform 71% of Illinois’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictPearl City CUSD 200Schools3

Pearl City Elementary School A-Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 213 students Pearl City Jr High School A-Middle · Grades 7–8 · 58 students Pearl City High School BHigh · Grades 9–12 · 147 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within IL. Ratings are from neighbors.