Cantrall, Illinois
Village · Population 139 · #1183 in Illinois
About Cantrall
Set in the western part of Illinois, Cantrall is a tiny community, home to 139 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Cantrall is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.25 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 556 residents per square mile.
📰 Cantrall News Today
- Wasilewski Publishes "Old Cantrall" Book Northern Michigan University · Mar 19
- Rachel Lee Olson Obituary - The State Journal-Register The State Journal-Register · Nov 29
- Cantrall, IL Weather Radar AccuWeather · Sep 2
- Obituary information for James "Jimmy" Michael Cary Staab Funeral Homes · Oct 2
- Thomas Cantrall Obituary - Peoria, IL Dignity Memorial · Sep 5
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What Makes Cantrall Unique
- The only place in America named Cantrall — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.25 sq mi.
- Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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 8 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Cantrall
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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cantrall
- Cantrall Park reviews ★
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🏫 Schools in Cantrall
- Cantrall Elem School
- Cantrall Intermediate School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)139
Rank in state#1183 of 1,294
Land area0.25 sq mi
Density556/sq mi
Coordinates39.9353, -89.6788