MeachamIL
A town of 338.
338 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Meacham. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Meacham
Most working residents leave Meacham for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Salem (27%), Centralia (7%) and Mount Vernon (5%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Meacham has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Meacham is
Meacham beats the Illinois average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
| What stands out | Meacham | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 8% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.3% | 6.3% |
Moderate risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.
5.2% of Meacham is conserved land
0.2 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area | — | 648 |
97% of working residents leave Meacham for work
Where Meacham’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Meacham
Township in Illinois, United States
Meacham Township is located in Marion County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 375 and it contained 167 housing units.
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- Population
- 321
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 584 ft