SangamonIL
A town of 2,505. Public schools that outperform most of Illinois.
What makes Sangamon stand out
The 2 things Sangamon does most differently from other towns.
96% of working residents leave Sangamon for work
Where Sangamon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Sangamon’s report card
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The data
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Sangamon’s public schools outperform 76% of Illinois districts
The public schools Sangamon’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 76% of Illinois’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Heath Elem School | 4–5 | 270 | A |
| Faith Christian School Private | PK–K | 60 |
Healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
Sangamon beats the Illinois average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Sangamon | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.9% | 15.9% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.2% | 7.6% |
Most working residents commute out of Sangamon
Most working residents leave Sangamon for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Champaign (22%), Monticello (13%) and Urbana (8%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
Where working residents work
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Sangamon has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
2.3% of Sangamon is conserved land
9.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lodge County Park | 5.5 mi | 462 |
| 2. Sangamon Park | 0.7 mi | 81 |
| 3. Shady Rest Park | 0.6 mi | 56 |
About Sangamon
Township in Illinois, United States
Sangamon Township is a township in Piatt County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,357 and it contained 929 housing units.
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- Population
- 2,457
- Area
- 47 sq mi
- Elevation
- 673 ft
Sangamon’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Sangamon.