Durand, Illinois
Village · Population 1,383 · #565 in Illinois
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About Durand
Set in the northern part of Illinois, Durand is a small town, home to 1,383 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Durand holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.92 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,503 residents per square mile.
📰 Durand News Today
- Durand High School (IL) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 14
- John Holeton Obituary (1947 - 2026) - Durand, IL - WREX Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Durand Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 26
- Obituary for James R. Walsh Honquest Family Funeral Homes · Dec 21
- Jill E. Spelman Obituary Mar 24, 2026 Walker Mortuary · Mar 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Durand Unique
- Positioned in northern 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.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Durand
- Cimino's Pizza Restaurant — italian
- Hogs and Hydrants
- Hello Folks Restaurant & Hall
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Durand
- Calvin and Sophia Ferguson Forest Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Colored Sands Forest Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Sugar River Alder Forest Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Sugar River Forest Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Two Rivers Forest Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Center Park reviews ★
- Hartley Memorial Woods Nature Preserve reviews ★
- Nick Saelens Memorial Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Durand
- Dolan Ctr Maryville Farm Campus
- Durand Elem School
- Durand High School
- Durand Jr High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,383
Rank in state#565 of 1,294
Land area0.92 sq mi
Density1,503/sq mi
Coordinates42.4338, -89.3268