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Phillips

A township of 1,188 people in White County, Illinois
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Conserved land1.7%706 of 42,251 acres
Trails14 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0594 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Phillips

Township in Illinois, United States
1,129Population
66.4 sq miArea
476 ftElevation

Phillips Township is located in White County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,258 and it contained 610 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Phillips for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Carmi (20%), Evansville (10%) and Albion (9%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Carmi
20%
Evansville, IN
10%
Albion
9%
Grayville
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Phillips →

Health in Phillips

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 20% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 40% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Illinois

1better than IL·15worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1Fairfield · 22.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Carmi Community Health CenterCarmi · 9.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62827, 62821 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Phillips →

Natural hazards in Phillips

75
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 75% of U.S. communities.

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FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Phillips →

Climate in Phillips

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Phillips has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 27°Winter
67° / 46°Spring
87° / 66°Summer
69° / 47°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Phillips →

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Nearest: Groff Memorial LibraryGrayville · 6.6 miles · 46 hrs a week

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