Shaws PointIL
A town of 512.
512 people, and everyone knows the way
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Most working residents commute out of Shaws Point
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.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
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.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Shaws Point is
Shaws Point beats the Illinois average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Shaws Point | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11% | 13.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.7% | 10.3% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.
0.9% of Shaws Point is conserved land
4.4 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
99% of working residents leave Shaws Point for work
Where Shaws Point’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Shaws Point
Township in Illinois, United States
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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- Population
- 469
- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 633 ft