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A village of 225 people in Illinois
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Place in Illinois, United States
225Population
0.7 sq miArea

Standard is a village in Putnam County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Standard had a population of 225. It is part of the Ottawa Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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ZIP code61363
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Most working residents leave Standard for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Peru (12%), Granville (9%) and Mark (8%). Half commute less than 10 miles.

Peru
12%
Granville
9%
Mark
8%
Peoria
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Standard →

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5better than IL·5worse

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

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Osf Saint Elizabeth Mdl CtrPeru · 5.8 mi · ER
Community Health Partnership of IllinoisMendota · 20.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Standard · CMS · HRSAHealth in Standard →

Natural hazards in Standard

38
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
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Standard has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

34° / 19°Winter
61° / 39°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
63° / 42°Fall
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