Ina, Illinois

About Ina

Ina is a small town in southern Illinois with an estimated population of 1,648.

Ina holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.4 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 687 residents per square mile.

📰 Ina News Today

• Donna Jean Book Obituary (2026) - Ina, IL - Johnston Funeral Home - Ina Legacy obituary · Aug 6
• Ina Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
• Ina L. Mitchell Obituary | United Funeral Home | Decatur, IL Tribute Archive · Jun 8
• Ina J. Kramer Obituary Mar 7, 2026 Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory · Mar 7
• Quentin Sweetin Obituary (2026) - Mt. Vernon, IL - Johnston Funeral Home - Ina Legacy obituary · Jun 19

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What Makes Ina Unique

• The only place in America named Ina — 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 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Ina

• Blue Heron Cafe & General Store

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ina

• Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Ina

• Spring Garden Middle School

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

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