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A village of 1,094 people in Illinois
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails0.4 mi0.6 mi per sq mi
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About Worden

Village in Illinois, United States
1,096Population
0.7 sq miArea
568 ftElevation

Worden is a village in Madison County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,096 at the 2020 census.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

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ZIP code62097
Living in Worden

Housing in Worden

$312K▲ 6.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Worden home is worth about $312,000, up 6.4% in a year, close to the Illinois typical home.

Only 2 sales in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Worden

A+

Safety Grade A+

Worden reports less crime per resident than 99% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000
Worden 0
Illinois 2.6
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Worden 1.9
Illinois 15.6
U.S. 15.5
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Most working residents leave Worden for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Edwardsville (14%), St. Louis (8%) and Alton (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Edwardsville
14%
St. Louis, MO
8%
Alton
5%
Granite City
4%
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Health in Worden

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 69% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Illinois

5better than IL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Community Hospital of StauntonStaunton · 6.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Sihf Healthcare - Bunker HillBunker Hill · 9.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Worden · CMS · HRSAHealth in Worden →

Natural hazards in Worden

56
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes
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Worden has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 25°Winter
65° / 45°Spring
86° / 65°Summer
67° / 46°Fall
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