Cooksville, Illinois
Village · Population 153 · #1166 in Illinois
About Cooksville
Cooksville is a tiny community in central Illinois, home to 153 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Cooksville is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.22 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 695 residents per square mile.
📰 Cooksville News Today
- Third person dies in fatal crash outside Cooksville WGLT · May 19
- Cooksville’s beloved bar ‘Longbranch Again’ gutted by fire CIProud.com · Feb 2
- ‘Heart and soul’ of this small McLean County village close to total loss from fire WEEK | 25 News Now · Jan 31
- Cooksville's Longbranch Again 'close to total loss' after Saturday fire The Pantagraph · Jan 31
- Fatal collision in rural McLean County leaves two women dead WJBC AM 1230 · May 18
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What Makes Cooksville Unique
- The only place in America named Cooksville — 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.
- 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 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)153
Rank in state#1166 of 1,294
Land area0.22 sq mi
Density695/sq mi
Coordinates40.5427, -88.7147