Waddams TownshipIL
A town of 717.
Is Waddams Township a good place to live?
Among 769 Illinois towns, just 4 have a lower January low than Waddams Township. Waddams Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
717 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Waddams Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Waddams 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 Waddams Township.
Waddams Township has 0.3 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Waddams Township for work: only 1% work in town. Since 2013, Waddams Township has added 38 jobs, to 89 in 2023. At 23 minutes, Waddams Township’s average trip to work is below both Illinois’ towns (26 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes).
| Waddams Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $91,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Waddams Township faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 68% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Waddams Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Waddams Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. At 83°F, Waddams Township’s July high is near the Illinois town median (84°F) and below the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Waddams Township is
Waddams Township beats the Illinois average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 38% of Waddams Township adults have high blood pressure.
| Waddams Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 35% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Waddams Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.4% | 7.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Damascus Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Waddams Township
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Waddams Township
About 3 of every 100 Waddams Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
99% of working residents leave Waddams Township for work
Where Waddams Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Waddams Township
Township in Illinois, United States
Waddams Township is located in Stephenson County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, its population was 807 and it contained 360 housing units. The unincorporated communities of McConnell and Damascus are located in the township, and once New Pennsylvania was located here also.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 801 ft
Questions about Waddams Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Waddams Township, IL a good place to live?
Waddams Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.