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Among 769 Illinois towns, just 1 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Equality. Equality has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Equality beats most towns.
Census counts: 369 in 1860, a peak of 1,332 in 1920, 539 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1937 and 3 maps from 1916 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Equality, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Equality.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
At $42,000, Equality’s median household income is where Illinois’ towns sit at $83,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. 20% of residents live below the poverty line in Equality. Most working residents leave Equality for work: only 1% work in town.
| Equality | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 20% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $42,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.5% | 8.3% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Equality has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. At 88°F, Equality’s July high is above both Illinois’ towns (84°F) and U.S. towns (85°F).
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Equality beats the Illinois average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14. 17% of Equality adults report frequent physical distress.
| Equality | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Equality | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.5% | 75.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 27% | 10.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.3 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cardinal Park | 0.1 mi | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
1 within 15 miles of the center of Equality
About 2 of every 100 Equality residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Village in Illinois, United States
Equality is a village in Equality Township, Gallatin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 539 at the 2020 census. Near the village are two points of interest, the Crenshaw House and the Garden of the Gods Wilderness. Equality was the county seat of Gallatin County from 1826–1851.
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Equality has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.