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Stratton

A township of 461 people in Edgar County, Illinois
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails1.7 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Stratton

Township in Illinois, United States
1856Established
461Population
24.8 sq miArea
666 ftElevation

Stratton Township is one of fifteen townships in Edgar County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 461 and it contained 212 housing units. The name of the township was Wayne Township until May 9, 1857.

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Most working residents leave Stratton for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Paris (30%), Terre Haute (12%) and Charleston (6%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Paris
30%
Terre Haute, IN
12%
Charleston
6%
Paris
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Stratton →

Health in Stratton

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11worse than IL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

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Paris Community HospitalParis · 4.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Vpchc - Clinton DentalClinton · 8.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 61944 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Stratton →

Natural hazards in Stratton

28
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 28% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌵 Drought
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Stratton has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

39° / 23°Winter
64° / 42°Spring
84° / 63°Summer
66° / 44°Fall
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Nearest: Paris Carnegie Public LibraryParis · 5.8 miles · 44 hrs a week
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