TexasIL
A town of 1,298, settled in 1858. A regional job hub with 750 jobs.
What makes Texas stand out
The thing Texas does most differently from other towns.
1,298 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Texas’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Texas. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Texas
Most working residents leave Texas for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Clinton (28%), Decatur (9%) and Springfield (5%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Texas has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
2.9% of Texas is conserved land
8.9 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Weldon Springs State Park | 6.8 mi | 409 |
Healthier than 51% of U.S. towns
Texas beats the Illinois average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Texas | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.4% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.1% | 6.3% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.
Every workday, about 730 people come to Texas for work
Where Texas’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Texas
Township in Illinois, United States
Texas Township is one of thirteen townships in DeWitt County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,266 and it contained 523 housing units. The west half of Weldon Springs State Park is in this township.
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- Established
- 1858
- Population
- 1,266
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 696 ft