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Sumner

A township of 505 people in Warren County, Illinois
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Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
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About Sumner

Township in Illinois, United States
1853Established
505Population
37.1 sq miArea

Sumner Township is located in Warren County, Illinois, United States. The village of Little York is located in this township.

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Most working residents leave Sumner for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Monmouth (26%), Galesburg (10%) and Alexis (6%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Monmouth
26%
Galesburg
10%
Alexis
6%
Peoria
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Sumner →

Health in Sumner

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 41% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 71% of towns with similar incomes.

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3better than IL·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Osf Holy Family Medical CenterMonmouth · 8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Eagle View Community Health System Monmouth ClinicMonmouth · 8.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 61453, 61462, 61412 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Sumner →

Natural hazards in Sumner

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

🌵 Drought🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves
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Climate in Sumner

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Sumner has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 18°Winter
62° / 40°Spring
84° / 63°Summer
64° / 42°Fall
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Nearest: Warren County Public Library DistrictMonmouth · 8.8 miles · 56 hrs a week
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