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Virgil

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Conserved land29%401 of 1,390 acres
Trails1.5 mi0.7 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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About Virgil

Village in Illinois, United States
1990Established
289Population
2.1 sq miArea
866 ftElevation

Virgil is a village in Virgil Township, Kane County, Illinois, United States. It was incorporated on November 6, 1990. The population was 289 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Virgil for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Chicago (7%), St. Charles (6%) and Aurora (5%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Chicago
7%
St. Charles
6%
Aurora
5%
DeKalb
4%
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Health in Virgil

A−

Health Grade A−

Healthier than 82% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Illinois

10better than IL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community HospitalGeneva · 10.8 mi · ER
165 E Plank RdSycamore · 8.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Virgil · CMS · HRSAHealth in Virgil →

Natural hazards in Virgil

27
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Virgil has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

33° / 17°Winter
59° / 37°Spring
82° / 60°Summer
61° / 41°Fall
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Nearest: Maple Park Public Library DistrictMaple Park · 5 miles · 30 hrs a week
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