IllinoisKS
A town of 98. Healthier than 77% of U.S. towns.
What makes Illinois stand out
The thing Illinois does most differently from other towns.
98 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Illinois’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Illinois. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Illinois beats the Kansas average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Illinois | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.9% | 13% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.4% | 8.1% |
Most working residents commute out of Illinois
Most working residents leave Illinois for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Wichita (41%), Conway Springs (5%) and Anthony (4%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, hot summers
Illinois has chilly winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.
100% of working residents leave Illinois for work
Where Illinois’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023