Apple River, Illinois
Village · Population 333 · #974 in Illinois
About Apple River
Apple River, IL is a tiny community located in northwestern Illinois with an estimated population of 333.
Officially, Apple River is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.7 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 476 residents per square mile.
📰 Apple River News Today
- Michael A. Toepfer Obituary Apr 24, 2026 Hermann Funeral Home · Apr 24
- John R Beckel Obituary Dec 20, 2025 Miller Funeral Home | East Dubuque, IL · Dec 20
- Charmaine A. Sandahl Obituary May 28, 2026 Leamon Funeral Homes · May 28
- Laurence "Larry" J. Loete Obituary Jan 20, 2019 wheelanpressly.com · Feb 4
- Darlene D. Eells Obituary Nov 22, 2025 Walker Mortuary · Nov 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Apple River Unique
- The only place in America named Apple River — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Roberts Road Bridge · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Apple River
- Apple River Canyon State Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)333
Rank in state#974 of 1,294
Land area0.7 sq mi
Density476/sq mi
Coordinates42.5023, -90.0937