RossIL
A town of 1,437. Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns.
What makes Ross stand out
The thing Ross does most differently from other towns.
1,437 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Ross. Another town gets a different order.
About one in eight working residents works right in Ross
Most working residents leave Ross for work: only 12% work in town. The top destinations are Paris (19%), Chrisman (11%) and Champaign (5%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 29% of U.S. towns
Ross beats the Illinois average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | Ross | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.8% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.6% | 6.3% |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Ross has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Ross’s public schools outperform 41% of Illinois districts
The public schools Ross’s kids attend trail 59% of Illinois’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrisman Elem School | PK–5 | 120 | C+ |
| Chrisman-Scottland Jr High School | 6–8 | 54 | B |
| Chrisman High School | 9–12 | 93 | C− |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
0% of Ross is conserved land
1.1 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Centennial Park | — | 20 |
88% of working residents leave Ross for work
Where Ross’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Ross
Township in Illinois, United States
Ross Township is one of fifteen townships in Edgar County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,509 and it contained 653 housing units.
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- Population
- 1,509
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 666 ft