UnityIL
Today 77 people live in this town, first settled in 1834.
Is Unity a good place to live?
80% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Unity, against 29% in Illinois’ towns and 29% across U.S. towns. Of the 769 Illinois towns we compare, none has a higher owner-occupancy rate than Unity. Unity has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
77 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Unity.
The FEMA risk score in Unity is higher than in the typical Illinois or U.S. town
One declared disaster, in 2011, has brought federal aid to Unity households. FEMA puts 43% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 24% to earthquakes. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 93% of U.S. communities.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Unity stands out in Illinois and nationally, with a typical July afternoon hotter than most
Unity brings chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 89°, January nights drop to 26° and about 7 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Unity is
Only 3 of the 768 Illinois towns we compare have a higher share of adults who feel lonely than Unity. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Unity is ahead of Illinois on 4 and behind on 22. 49% of Unity adults have obesity.
| Unity | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 49% | 37% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 11% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 18% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 35% | 36% |
| What stands out | Unity | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.6% | 17.8% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.2% | 7.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 33.4% | 10.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Unity
Moving to Unity: who provides what
Unity is unincorporated, so Alexander County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Unity; the nearest are
College town 39 of every 100 Unity residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
About Unity
Place in Illinois, United States
Unity, also known as Hodges Park Station, is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Sandusky Precinct, Alexander County, Illinois, United States. Illinois Route 127 passes by Unity south of Tamms. The population as of the 2020 census was 98.
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- Elevation
- 335 ft
- ZIP code
- 62993
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Is Unity, IL a good place to live?
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