Altona, Illinois
Village · Population 451 · #895 in Illinois
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About Altona
Altona, IL is a tiny community located in western Illinois counting 451 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Altona is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.94 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 480 residents per square mile.
📰 Altona News Today
- Beverly Jean (Cain) Nelson Obituary – Altona, IL (1936-2026) WGIL · Aug 17
- Obituary for Mark Howard Stevens Rux Funeral Homes · Mar 1
- Obituary information for Mary C. Cruce - Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes · Mar 21
- Marilyn Frances Eble Obituary (2026) - Altona, IL - Grant-Johnson Funeral Home - Bradford Legacy obituary · Jul 30
- Obituary for Janet K. Irvine Rux Funeral Homes · May 22
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What Makes Altona 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)451
Rank in state#895 of 1,294
Land area0.94 sq mi
Density480/sq mi
Coordinates41.1150, -90.1648