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Tonti

A township of 1,320 people in Marion County, Illinois
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails2.2 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Tonti

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

Tonti is an unincorporated community in Tonti Township, Marion County, Illinois, United States. The community of Tonti is now little more than a bend in the road and a sign, near where the Illinois Central Railroad tracks cross Interstate 57.

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Most working residents leave Tonti for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Salem (21%), Centralia (9%) and Mount Vernon (4%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Salem
21%
Centralia
9%
Mount Vernon
4%
Marion
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Tonti →

Health in Tonti

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 36% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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2better than IL·10worse

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

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Care nearby

Salem Township HospitalSalem · 3.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Sihf Healthcare - SalemSalem · 3.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62881, 62807, 62870 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Tonti →

Natural hazards in Tonti

56
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.

🏚️ Earthquakes🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind
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Tonti has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 25°Winter
65° / 44°Spring
86° / 65°Summer
67° / 46°Fall
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Nearest: Bryan-Bennett LibrarySalem · 4.7 miles · 46 hrs a week

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