Lenzburg TownshipIL
A town of 902, settled in 1853.
Is Lenzburg Township a good place to live?
Among 769 Illinois towns, just 1 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Lenzburg Township. 16% of the land in Lenzburg Township is conserved, above both the Illinois town median (3.7%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Hanft Park, at 34 acres. Lenzburg Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
902 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Lenzburg Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lenzburg Township, 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lenzburg Township.
Lenzburg Township faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Lenzburg Township stands out in Illinois and nationally, with fewer of its working residents who work locally
0.5% of working residents work locally in Lenzburg Township, against 8.3% in Illinois’ towns and 8% across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Lenzburg Township grew to 38 in 2023, 22 more than in 2013. The average trip to work in Lenzburg Township is 30 minutes.
| Lenzburg Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.5% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Conserved land covers 16.2% of Lenzburg Township
3.9 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. Lenzburg Township’s trail density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Area | 0.1 mi | 3,146 |
| 2. Hanft Park | — | 34 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
In Lenzburg Township, a typical July afternoon runs hotter than in the typical Illinois or U.S. town
Only 9 of the 769 Illinois towns we compare have a higher July high than Lenzburg Township. Lenzburg Township has chilly winters and warm summers.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Lenzburg Township is
Lenzburg Township beats the Illinois average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 19% of Lenzburg Township adults binge drink.
| Lenzburg Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 35% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 35% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 33% | 33% |
| What stands out | Lenzburg Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.9% | 15.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 7.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Cahokia and 48 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Lenzburg Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw29 mi State parkCahokia
Big draw31 mi Stadium & arenaThe Dome at America's Center
30 mi Stadium & arenaBusch Stadium
29 mi National ParkGateway Arch National Park2.2M visitors a year
29 mi LandmarkMonks Mound
31 mi Stadium & arenaEnterprise CenterPhoto credits
Cahokia: Thank You (24 Millions ) views, CC BY 2.0 · The Dome at America's Center: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Stadium: Lee Ann Ratledge, CC BY 4.0 · Gateway Arch National Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Monks Mound: Skubasteve834, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Enterprise Center: Haaron755, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Everything we know about Lenzburg Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Lenzburg Township; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Lenzburg Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
100% of working residents leave Lenzburg Township for work
Where Lenzburg Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Lenzburg Township
Village in Illinois, United States
Lenzburg is a village in St. Clair County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, Lenzburg had a population of 468.
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- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- ZIP code
- 62255
Questions about Lenzburg Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lenzburg Township, IL a good place to live?
Lenzburg Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.