Energy, Illinois
Village · Population 956 · #666 in Illinois
About Energy
Energy, IL is a tiny community located in southern Illinois counting 956 people who proudly call it home.
Energy holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.2 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 797 residents per square mile.
📰 Energy News Today
- Illinois EPA offers $766,600 for energy efficiency projects in public buildings kbsi23.com · Aug 18
- Loved ones speak out after deadly house explosion in Energy, Ill. KFVS12 · Aug 5
- Energy, Illinois house explosion kills 1 near West College, McGinnis streets; Williamson County Sheriff's Office investigating ABC7 Chicago · Aug 5
- Neighbors remember Dave Turner, 77, after Energy home explosion WPSD Local 6 · Aug 6
- Data centers emerging as key issue in Illinois governor’s race Capitol News Illinois · Aug 17
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What Makes Energy Unique
- The only place in America named Energy — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern 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 4 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)956
Rank in state#666 of 1,294
Land area1.2 sq mi
Density797/sq mi
Coordinates37.7707, -89.0239