NorthernIL
A town of 317.
317 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Northern’s report card
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Weather
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- Local Housing Predictions for the Next 12 Months: Inventory, Pricing, and Demand OutlookShaw Local · Jul 31
Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Northern. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Northern
Most working residents leave Northern for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Marion (11%), Benton (9%) and Mount Vernon (9%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Northern has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.
How healthy Northern is
Northern beats the Illinois average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
| What stands out | Northern | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.9% | 13.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.5% | 10.3% |
99% of working residents leave Northern for work
Where Northern’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Northern
Township in Illinois, United States
Northern Township is one of twelve townships in Franklin County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 456 and it contained 192 housing units.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 456
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 492 ft