Central City, Illinois
Village · Population 1,067 · #636 in Illinois
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About Central City
Set in the southern part of Illinois, Central City is a small town counting 1,067 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Central City is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.56 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,905 residents per square mile.
📰 Central City News Today
- Centralia man in critical condition after being attacked by pack of dogs in Central City southernillinoisnow.com · Jul 19
- Central City Settles Lawsuit with Former Police Chief southernillinoisnow.com · Apr 16
- Central City Mobile Home Damaged by Fire southernillinoisnow.com · May 2
- Former Central City police chief sues village in federal court WMIX · Jan 13
- ISP Releasing Few Details About Investigation of Death of 26-Year-Old Woman At Central City Apartment (update 3:15 pm) southernillinoisnow.com · Mar 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Central City Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Central City — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern 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 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Central City
- Yamato Japanese Steakhouse — hibachi
- Jade — chinese
- Monicals Pizza — pizza
- Sergio's Bar and Grill — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,067
Rank in state#636 of 1,294
Land area0.56 sq mi
Density1,905/sq mi
Coordinates38.5485, -89.1283