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Moccasin

A township of 528 people in Effingham County, Illinois
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Conserved land0.9%204 of 22,667 acres
Trails1.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
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About Moccasin

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
610 ftElevation

Moccasin is an unincorporated community in Effingham County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.

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Most working residents leave Moccasin for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Effingham (39%), Springfield (5%) and Teutopolis (3%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Effingham
39%
Springfield
5%
Teutopolis
3%
Summit
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Moccasin →

Health in Moccasin

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3better than IL·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

St. Anthonys Memorial HospitalEffingham · 10.9 mi · ER
Sihf Healthcare - EffinghamEffingham · 10.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62411, 62414, 62461 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Moccasin →

Natural hazards in Moccasin

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌵 Drought
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Moccasin has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 24°Winter
64° / 43°Spring
85° / 64°Summer
67° / 45°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Moccasin →

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Nearest: Beecher City Branch LibraryBeecher City · 4.2 miles · 30 hrs a week

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