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A town of 477. Nearly 14% of it is conserved land.
Population
477
−17.3% since 2010
Median home value
$222K
Census ACS
Household income
$73K
median
Median age
62.9
years
Jobs based here
105
A commuter town
What makes Senachwine stand out
The thing Senachwine does most differently from other towns.
Small town
477 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Senachwine
Most working residents leave Senachwine for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Peru (7%), Hennepin (7%) and Hennepin (6%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Senachwine1%
Peru7%
Hennepin7%
Hennepin6%
Princeton5%
20 mi
median commute distance
105
jobs based in Senachwine
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Senachwine has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 23 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
23″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–35°
Spring39–62°
Summer62–83°
Fall42–64°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Outdoors
14% of Senachwine is conserved land
2.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
14%conserved
14%
conserved · 3,560 of 25,467 acres
2.6 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Miller-Anderson Woods State Natural Area | — | 109 |
| 2. North End Gun Club | — | 104 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.
38risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
How healthy Senachwine is
Senachwine beats the Illinois average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
32 measures vs. Illinois
9 better14 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Senachwine | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.4% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.4% | 13.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 13% | 7.6% |
Osf Saint Clare Medical Center
12.6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Senachwine for work
Where Senachwine’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
105jobs based in Senachwine
1%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Senachwine
Township in Illinois, United States
Senachwine Township is located in Putnam County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 745 and it contained 651 housing units. Senachwine is named for an Indian chief whose hunting grounds and home were located in the township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 616
- Area
- 40 sq mi