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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Living in Ross

Work & commute in Ross

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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.

Paris

19%

Chrisman

11%

Champaign

Urbana

12%Work in townlive and work in Ross 26 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 259Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Ross →

Health in Ross

Health Grade C

Healthier than 29% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Illinois

4better than IL·12worse

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

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 3▲ 4 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 1▲ 3 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.4%Fewer uninsured adultsIL 9.9% · better 10.8%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityIL 13.2% · better 10.6%More adults with COPDIL 6.3% · worse

Care nearby

Paris Community HospitalParis · 16 mi · ER · rural critical access

Vpchc - CayugaCayuga · 14.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 61924, 61870 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Ross →

Natural hazards in Ross

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌵 Drought

0Does Ross flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 7 declared for Edgar County MapRoss vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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

Climate in Ross

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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.

38° / 22°Winter

63° / 41°Spring

84° / 62°Summer

65° / 44°Fall

How much snow does Ross get?About 24 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 19, with the last in spring around Apr 19.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Ross →

Schools in Ross

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School Grade C+

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.

DistrictEdgar County CUD 6Schools3

Chrisman Elem School C+Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 120 students Chrisman-Scottland Jr High School BMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 54 students Chrisman High School C-High · Grades 9–12 · 93 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within IL. Ratings are from neighbors.