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Spring Point

A township of 1,255 people in Cumberland County, Illinois
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Conserved land0.1%22 of 35,569 acres
Trails2.3 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves018 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Spring Point

Township in Illinois, United States
1860Established
1,332Population
56 sq miArea
630 ftElevation

Spring Point Township is one of eight townships in Cumberland County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,332 and it contained 485 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Spring Point for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Effingham (22%), Mattoon (14%) and Neoga (6%). Half commute less than 18 miles.

Effingham
22%
Mattoon
14%
Neoga
6%
Teutopolis
4%
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Health in Spring Point

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 66% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Illinois

6better than IL·4worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

St. Anthonys Memorial HospitalEffingham · 10.5 mi · ER
Sihf Healthcare - EffinghamEffingham · 10.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62462, 62445, 62447 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Spring Point →

Natural hazards in Spring Point

66
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌵 Drought
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Spring Point has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 24°Winter
64° / 43°Spring
85° / 64°Summer
67° / 45°Fall
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Nearest: Neoga Public Library DistrictNeoga · 7.4 miles · 33 hrs a week

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