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Valley

A township of 275 people in Stark County, Illinois
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Conserved land0.2%38 of 23,222 acres
Trails4.9 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Valley

Township in Illinois, United States
1852Established
275Population
36.5 sq miArea

Valley Township is located in Stark County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 293 and it contained 123 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Valley for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Peoria (14%), Wyoming (9%) and Kewanee (5%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Peoria
14%
Wyoming
9%
Kewanee
5%
Toulon
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Valley →

Health in Valley

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6better than IL·7worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Carle Health Proctor HospitalPeoria · 19 mi · ER
Community Health Partnership of IllinoisPrinceville · 6.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 61491, 61479, 61559 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Valley →

Natural hazards in Valley

57
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought💨 Strong wind
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Valley has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 23 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 19°Winter
62° / 40°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
64° / 42°Fall
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Nearest: Wyoming Public Library DistrictWyoming · 5.1 miles · 39 hrs a week
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