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A township of 235 people in LaSalle County, Illinois
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About Osage

Township in Illinois, United States
235Population
38.3 sq miArea

Osage Township is located in LaSalle County, Illinois. As of the 2020 census, its population was 235 and it contained 113 housing units. Osage Township was formed from Eagle Township sometime prior to September, 1856.

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Most working residents leave Osage for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Streator (14%), Peru (8%) and Ottawa (6%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Streator
14%
Peru
8%
Ottawa
6%
Reading
6%
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10worse than IL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Osf Saint Elizabeth Mdl CtrPeru · 19.9 mi · ER
Heartland Community Health Clinic Dba: Heartland Health Services - MainEureka · 28.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 61377, 61364, 61321 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Osage →

Natural hazards in Osage

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌵 Drought
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Osage has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 22 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 19°Winter
62° / 39°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
64° / 42°Fall
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Nearest: Bond Public LibraryWenona · 3.2 miles · 24 hrs a week

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