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About Staunton
Township in Illinois, United StatesStaunton Township (S1⁄2 T7N R6W) is located in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 5,795 and it contained 2,611 housing units.
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Housing in Staunton
The median sale price was $225,000 in May 2026.
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Work & commute in Staunton
Full picture →Most working residents leave Staunton for work: only 12% work in town. The top destinations are Edwardsville (6%), St. Louis (5%) and Springfield (4%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Health in Staunton
Health Grade C+
Healthier than 38% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 64% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Illinois
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Staunton
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Staunton
Full climate →Staunton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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