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Shaws Point

A township of 469 people in Macoupin County, Illinois
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Conserved land0.9%201 of 21,737 acres
Trails4.4 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Shaws Point

Township in Illinois, United States
469Population
34.2 sq miArea
633 ftElevation

Shaws Point Township (T10N R6W) is located in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 532 and it contained 233 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Shaws Point for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Carlinville (19%), Springfield (15%) and Chicago (4%). Half commute less than 33 miles.

Carlinville
19%
Springfield
15%
Chicago
4%
Virden
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Shaws Point →

Health in Shaws Point

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2better than IL·9worse

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

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Care nearby

Carlinville Area HospitalCarlinville · 7.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
Macoupin County Public Health Clinic SiteCarlinville · 6.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62626, 62572, 62560 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Shaws Point →

Natural hazards in Shaws Point

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes
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Shaws Point has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 23°Winter
64° / 43°Spring
85° / 64°Summer
67° / 45°Fall
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Nearest: Carlinville Public LibraryCarlinville · 7 miles · 50 hrs a week
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