Emden, Illinois

About Emden

Emden, IL is a tiny community located in central Illinois, home to 454 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Emden is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.23 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,974 residents per square mile.

📰 Emden News Today

• Two Illinois motorcyclists dead following crash on Highway 385 KBHB Radio · Aug 7
• Illinois couple identified in fatal motorcycle crash near Hill City KOTA Territory News · Aug 10
• Travis Ray Isaacs Obituary (2026) - Emden, IL - Sedgwick Funeral Home & Crematory - Canton Legacy obituary · Aug 15
• Obituary for Todd Schmitgall - Davis-Oswald Funeral Home Davis-Oswald Funeral Home · Jun 19
• 2 dead, 1 injured in fiery crash near Hill City KELOLAND.com · Aug 7

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What Makes Emden Unique

• The only place in America named Emden — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.23 sq mi.
• 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.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🏫 Schools in Emden

• Emden Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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