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Witt

A city of 785 people in Illinois
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About Witt

City in Illinois, United States
785Population
1.4 sq miArea
664 ftElevation

Witt is a city in Montgomery County, Illinois, United States. The population was 785 at the 2020 census, down from 903 in 2010.

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ZIP code62094
Area code217
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Most working residents leave Witt for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Hillsboro (16%), Litchfield (6%) and Nokomis (5%). Half commute less than 25 miles.

Hillsboro
16%
Litchfield
6%
Nokomis
5%
Springfield
5%
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Health in Witt

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 27% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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

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Care nearby

Hillsboro Area HospitalHillsboro · 9.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
St. Francis Way ClinicLitchfield · 16.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Witt · CMS · HRSAHealth in Witt →

Natural hazards in Witt

62
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Witt →

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Witt has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

39° / 23°Winter
64° / 43°Spring
85° / 64°Summer
67° / 45°Fall
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