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Loudon
A township of 881 people in Fayette County, Illinois
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Outdoors in Loudon
Parks & trails →Conserved land0.8%286 of 38,068 acres
Trails1.1 mi0 mi per sq mi
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About Loudon
Township in Illinois, United States881Population
59.8 sq miArea
600 ftElevation
Loudon Township is one of twenty townships in Fayette County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 881 and it contained 394 housing units.
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Living in Loudon
Health in Loudon
Compared with Illinois
3better than IL·10worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Fayette County HospitalVandalia · 17 mi · ER · rural critical access
Sihf Healthcare - EffinghamEffingham · 17.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62414, 62418, 62458 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Loudon →
Natural hazards in Loudon
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Loudon →
Libraries near Loudon
See all →Nearest: Beecher City Branch LibraryBeecher City · 5.8 miles · 30 hrs a week
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