De Witt, Illinois

About De Witt

De Witt, IL is a tiny community located in central Illinois with an estimated population of 165.

De Witt holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.24 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 688 residents per square mile.

📰 De Witt News Today

• De Witt County man accused of child porn Capitol City Now · Aug 2
• wea03869.jpg NOAA (.gov) · Jun 12
• 2026 | News | Spring 2026 Dean's List St. Ambrose University · Jun 3
• Iowa seniors sweep the All-Star Senior Classic KWQC · Mar 23
• 27471 Highway 54, Farmer City, IL 61842 realtor.com · Jul 7

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes De Witt Unique

• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.24 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.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in De Witt

• Boondocks

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in De Witt

• Clinton Lake Beach reviews ★
• Clinton Lake State Recreation Area reviews ★
• Clinton Lake State Recreational Area reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of De Witt

🏘️ Nearby Communities