SmallwoodIL
A town of 415, settled in 1859. Nearly 74.1% of it is conserved land.
What makes Smallwood stand out
The thing Smallwood does most differently from other towns.
415 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Smallwood’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Smallwood. Another town gets a different order.
Nearly a third of Smallwood is conserved land
4.8 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Newton Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area | — | 460 |
| 2. Prairie Ridge State Natural Area | — | 160 |
Most working residents commute out of Smallwood
Most working residents leave Smallwood for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Effingham (16%), Newton (14%) and Olney (7%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Smallwood has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 67% of U.S. communities.
How healthy Smallwood is
Smallwood beats the Illinois average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| What stands out | Smallwood | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.2% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 9% | 6.3% |
100% of working residents leave Smallwood for work
Where Smallwood’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Smallwood
Township in Illinois, United States
Smallwood Township is one of eleven townships in Jasper County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 413 and it contained 174 housing units.
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- Established
- 1859
- Population
- 413
- Area
- 42 sq mi
- Elevation
- 551 ft