Munson Township is one of twenty-four townships in Henry County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 385 and it contained 127 housing units. Munson changed its name from Centre township on April 13, 1857.

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Living in Munson

Work & commute in Munson

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Most working residents leave Munson for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Geneseo (21%), Cambridge (9%) and Davenport (5%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Geneseo

21%

Cambridge

Davenport, IA

Kewanee

1%Work in townlive and work in Munson 16 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 127Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Munson

Compared with Illinois

8better than IL·4worse

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

Conditions 4▼ 8 close Habits all close Care 4▲ 3 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

9.9%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIL 15.9% · better 8.3%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityIL 13.2% · better 10.8%More adults who have had cancerIL 7.6% · worse

Care nearby

Hammond Henry HospitalGeneseo · 6.5 mi · ER · rural critical access

Community Health Care, Inc. - the ProjectMoline · 18.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 61254, 61238 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Munson →

Natural hazards in Munson

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought💨 Strong wind

0Does Munson flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 14 declared for Henry County MapMunson vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Munson

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Munson has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 28 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 18°Winter

61° / 40°Spring

83° / 62°Summer

63° / 42°Fall