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Phenix

A township of 1,780 people in Henry County, Illinois
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails2.6 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Phenix

Township in Illinois, United States
1,713Population
33.1 sq miArea
646 ftElevation

Phenix Township is one of twenty-four townships in Henry County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,713 and it contained 656 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Phenix for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Geneseo (17%), Davenport (11%) and Moline (9%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Geneseo
17%
Davenport, IA
11%
Moline
9%
Rock Island
6%
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Health in Phenix

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 72% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Illinois

9better than IL·4worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Hammond Henry HospitalGeneseo · 4.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Care, Inc. East Moline ClinicEast Moline · 15.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 61254, 61250 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Phenix →

Natural hazards in Phenix

58
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought💨 Strong wind
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Phenix has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 28 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 18°Winter
61° / 40°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
63° / 42°Fall
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Nearest: Geneseo Public Library DistrictGeneseo · 4.6 miles · 59 hrs a week
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