About Jerseyville
Jerseyville is a close-knit town in southwestern Illinois with an estimated population of 8,350.
Jerseyville holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.24 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,594 residents per square mile.
📰 Jerseyville News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Jerseyville Unique
- The only place in America named Jerseyville — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern 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
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,350.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Jerseyville
- Casa Tequila — mexican
- Los Tres Amigos — mexican
- Nicks Pancake House
- Q.Q. Chinese Buffet — chinese
- Scooter's Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- 1800 Pizza & Pasta
- Brossio Tavern
- Charcoal House Tavern — american
- Espresso Yourself Bakery (café)
- Fran & Marilyn's
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Jerseyville County Historical Society · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Jerseyville
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Jerseyville
- Central Ill Rural Region
- Jersey Comm Alt Program JCAP
- Jersey Comm High School
- Jersey Community Middle School
- Jerseyville East Elem School
- Jerseyville West Elem School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Jersey Community Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.