Gridley, Illinois

About Gridley

Gridley, IL is a small town located in central Illinois, home to 1,443 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Gridley holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.23 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,173 residents per square mile.

📰 Gridley News Today

• Schedule - El Paso-Gridley Titans (El Paso, IL) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 10
• Obituary information for Helen L. Hodel Ruestman Harris Funeral Home · Jun 30
• Three people died after a single-vehicle wreck in Livingston County Thursday CIProud.com · Jul 3
• Michael Morgan Obituary - Bloomington, IL Dignity Memorial · Jun 11
• Linda Sue Vogel Obituary Mar 10, 2026 Robison Chapel · Mar 10

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Gridley Unique

• 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 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Gridley

• Fat Alberts Bar & Grill — bar and grill

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Gridley

• Westview Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Gridley

• EPG Middle School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Gridley

🏘️ Nearby Communities