Alhambra, Illinois

About Alhambra

Set in the southwestern part of Illinois, Alhambra is a tiny community with an estimated population of 602.

Alhambra holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.76 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 792 residents per square mile.

📰 Alhambra News Today

• Kenneth W. "Ken" Gehrig Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information - spengel-boulanger.com spengel-boulanger.com · Jul 7
• Obituary for Larry E. Mriscin williamsonfh.com · Jan 12
• Roger Reilson (1940–2026) of Alhambra, IL | Obituary RiverBender.com · Jul 31
• Ronald R. Hall Obituary (2026) - Alhambra, IL - Sunset Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Estates - Glen Carbon Legacy obituary · Aug 12
• Gary L. Renko Obituary Nov 18, 2025 Meridith Funeral Home, P.C. · Nov 18

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Alhambra Unique

• Positioned in southwestern 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 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Alhambra

• Maedge's Mini Mart & Restaurant
• Slots and Slices — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Alhambra

• Alhambra Township Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Alhambra

• Alhambra Primary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Alhambra

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