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Penn
A township of 83 people in Shelby County, Illinois
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About Penn
Township in Illinois, United States83Population
23.8 sq miArea
712 ftElevation
Penn Township is located in Shelby County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 107 and it contained 46 housing units.
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Health in Penn
Compared with Illinois
6better than IL·8worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
St. Marys HospitalDecatur · 14.5 mi · ER
Crossing Healthcare Schrodt Community Health CenterDecatur · 16.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62550, 61914 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Penn →
Natural hazards in Penn
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Penn →
Climate in Penn
Full climate →Penn has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
38° / 23°Winter
63° / 43°Spring
84° / 64°Summer
66° / 44°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Penn →
Libraries near Penn
See all →Nearest: Marrowbone Public Library DistrictBethany · 6.8 miles · 45 hrs a week
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