Glasford, Illinois
Village · Population 849 · #695 in Illinois
About Glasford
Glasford, IL is a tiny community located in western Illinois with an estimated population of 849.
Glasford holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.91 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 933 residents per square mile.
📰 Glasford News Today
- Chase for Fulton County attempted murder suspects ends in crash near Glasford 25newsnow.com · Jul 18
- Glasford Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Obituary information for John W. Schoon - Oaks-Hines Funeral Home Oaks-Hines Funeral Home · Dec 31
- Larry Allen Smith Obituary May 19, 2026 Baue Funeral Homes · May 19
- Home invasion, high-speed chase near Canton ends in crash north of Glasford WGIL · Jul 19
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What Makes Glasford Unique
- The only place in America named Glasford — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western 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 6 miles.
🏫 Schools in Glasford
- Illini Bluffs Elementary School
- Illini Bluffs High School
- Illini Bluffs Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)849
Rank in state#695 of 1,294
Land area0.91 sq mi
Density933/sq mi
Coordinates40.5728, -89.8131