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A township of 936 people in Ogle County, Illinois

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Conserved land27%2,632 of 9,906 acres

Trails16 mi1.1 mi per sq mi

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About Taylor

Township in Illinois, United States

1849Established

936Population

15.6 sq miArea

738 ftElevation

Taylor Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 963 and it contained 488 housing units. A referendum to merge Taylor Township with neighboring LaFayette Township failed when Taylor voted against the referendum. The referendum was approved in LaFayette.

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Health in Taylor

Compared with Illinois

3better than IL·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 2▲ 2 close

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What stands out

10.6%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityIL 13.2% · better 8%Fewer uninsured adultsIL 9.9% · better 8.6%More adults with COPDIL 6.3% · worse

Care nearby

Osf Saint Katharine Medical CenterDixon · 8.7 mi · ER

Whiteside Chd - Rock FallsRock Falls · 21.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 61061, 61021, 61031 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Taylor →

Natural hazards in Taylor

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

0Does Taylor flood?no paid flood claims on record 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Taylor MapTaylor vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Libraries near Taylor

Nearest: Franklin Grove Public LibraryFranklin Grove · 5.1 miles · 47 hrs a week

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