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North Fork

A township of 433 people in Gallatin County, Illinois
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails12 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
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About North Fork

Township in Illinois, United States
433Population
36.8 sq miArea
374 ftElevation

North Fork Township is one of ten townships in Gallatin County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 433 and it contained 183 housing units.

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3better than IL·12worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

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Ferrell Hospital Community FoundationsEldorado · 6.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Eldorado Rural Health ClinicEldorado · 7.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62979, 62871, 62934 · CMS · HRSAHealth in North Fork →

Natural hazards in North Fork

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 87% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌡️ Heat waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in North Fork →

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North Fork has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 8 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

45° / 27°Winter
67° / 46°Spring
87° / 66°Summer
69° / 47°Fall
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Nearest: Eldorado Memorial Public Library DistrictEldorado · 6.3 miles · 52 hrs a week
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