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A village of 284 people in Illinois
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails0.8 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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About Raleigh

Village in Illinois, United States
1847Established
284Population
2 sq miArea
410 ftElevation

Raleigh is a village in Saline County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Raleigh had a population of 284.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Town numbers

ZIP code62977
Living in Raleigh

Work & commute in Raleigh

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Most working residents leave Raleigh for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Eldorado (27%), Harrisburg (17%) and Marion (5%). Half commute less than 7 miles.

Eldorado
27%
Harrisburg
17%
Marion
5%
East Eldorado
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Raleigh →

Health in Raleigh

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 45% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Illinois

8better than IL·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Ferrell Hospital Community FoundationsEldorado · 4.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Eldorado Rural Health ClinicEldorado · 4.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Raleigh · CMS · HRSAHealth in Raleigh →

Natural hazards in Raleigh

76
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Raleigh →

Climate in Raleigh

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Raleigh has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 13 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 Raleigh →

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Nearest: Galatia Public Library DistrictGalatia · 4.5 miles · 37 hrs a week
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