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Woosung

A township of 363 people in Ogle County, Illinois

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Conserved land0%none recorded

Trails0.9 mi0.1 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves1named on the map

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About Woosung

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

827 ftElevation

Woosung is an unincorporated community in Ogle County, Illinois, U.S., and is located in the far southwestern part of the county, northwest of Dixon. Woosung was named by a railroad official who had once visited Woosung, China during his former career as a sea captain.

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ZIP code61091

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Living in Woosung

Health in Woosung

Compared with Illinois

3better than IL·9worse

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

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 1▲ 3 close

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What stands out

7.9%Fewer uninsured adultsIL 9.9% · better 10.8%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityIL 13.2% · better 9.4%More adults with COPDIL 6.3% · worse

Care nearby

Osf Saint Katharine Medical CenterDixon · 7.2 mi · ER

Whiteside Chd - Rock FallsRock Falls · 12.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 61064, 61091, 61021 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Woosung →

Natural hazards in Woosung

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Woosung flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 12 declared for Ogle County MapWoosung vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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