Jewett, Illinois
Village · Population 194 · #1114 in Illinois
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About Jewett
Jewett, IL is a tiny community located in southeastern Illinois, home to 194 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Jewett is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 194 residents per square mile.
📰 Jewett News Today
- Obituary for Harvey E. Starwalt Jr. barkleyfuneralchapels.com · Mar 21
- Judith Karen (Robinson) Shafer (84) of Jewett, formerly of Cerro Gordo thexradio.com · Nov 13
- Obituary for Lucille E. Green barkleyfuneralchapels.com · Apr 14
- Jewett, IL Weather Radar WeatherBug · Sep 10
- John Stafford Jr. Obituary (2026) - Jewett, IL - Barkley Funeral Chapel - Greenup Legacy obituary · Jan 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Jewett Unique
- Positioned in southeastern 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 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)194
Rank in state#1114 of 1,294
Land area1 sq mi
Density194/sq mi
Coordinates39.2077, -88.2431