Basco, Illinois
Village · Population 77 · #1257 in Illinois
About Basco
Set in the western part of Illinois, Basco is a tiny community, home to 77 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Basco holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.22 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 350 residents per square mile.
What Makes Basco Unique
- The only place in America named Basco — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.22 sq mi.
- With 77 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)77
Rank in state#1257 of 1,294
Land area0.22 sq mi
Density350/sq mi
Coordinates40.3278, -91.1995