Godley, Illinois
Village · Population 634 · #783 in Illinois
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About Godley
Godley is a tiny community in northeastern Illinois, home to 634 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Godley holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.08 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 587 residents per square mile.
📰 Godley News Today
- Thomas R. Buban Obituary (2026) - Godley, IL - Reeves Funeral Home - Coal City Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Dorothy Rae Willis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information R. W. Patterson Funeral Homes · May 25
- Human Feces On Walls, Old, Discarded Food Sitting Around In Dirty Dishes: Prosecutors Patch · May 27
- Barbara Jean Basham Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information R. W. Patterson Funeral Homes · Feb 1
- Audrea Lopez Obituary Nov 9, 2024 - Reeves - Baskerville reevesfuneralhomes.com · Nov 9
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What Makes Godley Unique
- Positioned in northeastern 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 3 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Illinois Mining Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)634
Rank in state#783 of 1,294
Land area1.08 sq mi
Density587/sq mi
Coordinates41.2444, -88.2426