Hoopeston, Illinois

About Hoopeston

Set in the eastern part of Illinois, Hoopeston is a small town with an estimated population of 4,691.

Officially, Hoopeston is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.69 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,271 residents per square mile.

📰 Hoopeston News Today

• Karen Sue Reed Obituary (2026) - Hoopeston, IL - Anderson Funeral Home - Hoopeston Legacy obituary · Aug 14
• UPDATE: Coroner ID’s woman killed in Ford Co. bus vs. car crash WCIA.com · Aug 8
• Hoopeston High School (IL) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 11
• William "Bill" Nelson Obituary Jul 15, 2026 Indiana Funeral Care · Jul 15
• 1 killed in central Illinois crash involving car and school bus nbcchicago.com · Aug 8

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Hoopeston Unique

• The only place in America named Hoopeston — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in eastern 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

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hoopeston

• McFerren Park reviews ★
• North Side Park reviews ★
• Union Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Hoopeston

• Hoopeston Area High School
• Hoopeston Area Middle School
• John Greer Elem School
• Maple Elem School

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Hoopeston

🏘️ Nearby Communities