Coleta, Illinois
Village · Population 161 · #1154 in Illinois
About Coleta
Set in the northwestern part of Illinois, Coleta is a tiny community, home to 161 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Coleta holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.37 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 435 residents per square mile.
📰 Coleta News Today
- Lois Arline Deter Obituary Jul 1, 2026 - Yoder-Culp Funeral Home Yoder-Culp Funeral Home · Jul 7
- Linnea Elizabeth Belt Obituary Mar 3, 2026 lawjonesfuneralhome.com · Mar 3
- John Brian Baird Obituary (2026) - Coleta, IL - Schilling Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Mar 15
- Debra S. Williams Obituary (2026) - Coleta, IL - Schilling Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Jun 12
- Coleta, Illinois Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 17
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What Makes Coleta Unique
- The only place in America named Coleta — 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)161
Rank in state#1154 of 1,294
Land area0.37 sq mi
Density435/sq mi
Coordinates41.9020, -89.7998