Summum corner, 2022
Woodland Township’s story
Woodland Township in pictures
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The town, home to 339 people, lies in Illinois.
Population
339
2025 Census estimate · −2.9% since 2020
Median home value
$88K
Census ACS
Household income
$66K
median
Median age
57.2
years
Jobs based here
38
A commuter town
Is Woodland Township a good place to live?
Woodland Township’s mean commuting time is 45 minutes, against 26 minutes in Illinois’ towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Only one of the 769 Illinois towns we compare has a higher midpoint age than Woodland Township. Woodland Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
339 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Astoria TownshipPleasant TownshipHickory TownshipKerton TownshipWoodland Township
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Woodland Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Woodland Township, and how to reach them.
PowerAmeren Illinois Company16.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet5 providers57% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Woodland Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Illinois you can register online until 16 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereFulton County ClerkFulton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6150161501 100%Census 2020
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 Woodland Township.
Work & commute
Most of Woodland Township’s workers commute out: the town has 0.3 jobs for each of them
The top destinations are Astoria (12%), Macomb (8%) and Vermont Township (7%). For most workers, Woodland Township is a place to come home to: only 1% work in town. The town’s typical household income comes in at $66,000.
1%work in town
| Woodland Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $66,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Woodland Township1%
Astoria12%
Macomb8%
Vermont Township7%
Mount Sterling4%
25 mi
median commute distance
38
jobs based in Woodland Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Low risk in Woodland Township, with inland flooding at the top
FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in Woodland Township than in 71% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 40% come from inland flooding and 14% from tornadoes.
29risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Woodland Township: four seasons and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 28 inches of snow, with January nights at 18° and July afternoons at 86°.
28″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–37°
Spring42–63°
Summer63–84°
Fall43–65°
Oct 19
typical first frost
Apr 17
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Woodland Township is
Woodland Township: 15% of adults report frequent physical distress. 17% of Woodland Township adults smoke cigarettes.
| Woodland Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
1 better19 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Woodland Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 8.1% | 9.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.5% | 6.3% |
Mason District Hospital
12.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Woodland Township
16pages on Woodland Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Woodland Township; the nearest are
Spoon River CollegeCommunity college · Public · Canton23.3 mi$6,090 in-state tuitionWestern Illinois UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Macomb27.3 mi$15,264 in-state tuition
About 7 of every 100 Woodland Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Illinois.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Woodland Township for work
Where Woodland Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
38jobs based in Woodland Township
1%of working residents work in town
25 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Woodland Township
Township in Illinois, United States
Woodland Township is one of 26 townships in Fulton County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 345 and it contained 174 housing units.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 38 sq mi
- Elevation
- 594 ft
Questions about Woodland Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Woodland Township, IL a good place to live?
Woodland Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.