Abingdon, Illinois
City · Population 2,871 · #422 in Illinois
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About Abingdon
Abingdon, IL is a small town located in western Illinois, home to 2,871 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Abingdon holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.43 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,008 residents per square mile.
📰 Abingdon News Today
- Abingdon/Avon High School (IL) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 13
- Obituary information for James W. "Jim" Neal - Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes · May 7
- Elizabeth "Betty" L. Ross Obituary – Abingdon, IL (1938–2026) WGIL · Apr 13
- Abingdon/Avon High School (IL) Soccer MaxPreps · Aug 13
- Fire forces evacuation of 53 residents from Abingdon housing authority apartments kwqc.com · Jan 2
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Abingdon Unique
- Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Abingdon
- Carolyn & Co Cafe & Bakery
- Cool Beans Coffee & Scoop Ice Cream Parlor — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Abingdon
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Abingdon
- Abingdon-Avon High Sch
- Hedding Grade Sch
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,871
Rank in state#422 of 1,294
Land area1.43 sq mi
Density2,008/sq mi
Coordinates40.8038, -90.4009