Danforth, Illinois
Village · Population 570 · #813 in Illinois
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About Danforth
Danforth, IL is a tiny community located in eastern Illinois counting 570 people who proudly call it home.
Danforth holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.48 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,188 residents per square mile.
📰 Danforth News Today
- Hundreds of Illinois railroad crossings have minimal protections — and upgrades may take years - CU-CitizenAccess.org CU-CitizenAccess.org · Dec 19
- Dennis Evelsizer Obituary (1940 - 2025) - Danforth, IL - Daily Journal Legacy obituary · Jan 7
- Illinois farmers hope Supreme Court protects state safeguards in Roundup cancer case Chicago Tribune · Apr 29
- Judith Hanson Obituary (1947 - 2026) - Danforth, IL - Daily Journal Legacy obituary · Mar 28
- Authorities investigate officer-involved shooting in rural Danforth wandtv.com · Dec 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Danforth Unique
- Positioned in eastern 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 8 miles.
🏫 Schools in Danforth
- Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)570
Rank in state#813 of 1,294
Land area0.48 sq mi
Density1,188/sq mi
Coordinates40.8220, -87.9779