Eldorado, Illinois
City · Population 3,583 · #389 in Illinois
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About Eldorado
Set in the southeastern part of Illinois, Eldorado is a small town counting 3,583 people who proudly call it home.
Eldorado holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.5 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,433 residents per square mile.
📰 Eldorado News Today
- Victim identified in Eldorado, Ill. death investigation KFVS12 · Aug 6
- Eldorado woman faces drug and weapons charges morningsentinel.com · Aug 17
- ISP investigates death in Eldorado WPSD Local 6 · Aug 6
- Shelly Joan (Hathaway) Morse Obituary | Watson Funeral Home | Eldorado, IL Tribute Archive · Aug 15
- ISP IDENTIFIES MAN FOUND DEAD IN ELDORADO wfiwradio.com · Aug 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Eldorado Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Eldorado — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern 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
- 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 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Eldorado
- China House — chinese
- Dad's BBQ — barbecue
- Mimmo's Pizza — pizza
- Liz's Cafe — fried chicken (café)
- Los Reyes Mexican Restaurant — mexican
- The Depot Coffee and Donuts — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Old Eldorado City Hall · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Eldorado
- Mahoney Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Eldorado
- Eldorado Elem School
- Eldorado High School
- Eldorado Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations ★ (1/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,583
Rank in state#389 of 1,294
Land area2.5 sq mi
Density1,433/sq mi
Coordinates37.8117, -88.4416