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West
A township of 444 people in Effingham County, Illinois
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About West
Township in Illinois, United States444Population
37 sq miArea
571 ftElevation
West Township is one of fifteen townships in Effingham County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 444 and it contained 181 housing units.
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Health in West
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Care nearby
St. Anthonys Memorial HospitalEffingham · 16.5 mi · ER
Sihf Healthcare - EffinghamEffingham · 16.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 62443, 62458, 62426 · CMS · HRSAHealth in West →
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