Joy, Illinois
Village · Population 359 · #956 in Illinois
About Joy
Joy, IL is a tiny community located in western Illinois counting 359 people who proudly call it home.
Joy holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.43 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 835 residents per square mile.
📰 Joy News Today
- William "Bill" E. Crawford Obituary May 26, 2026 Speer Funeral Home · May 26
- Mamma Mia's Bar & Grill to open on Wednesday - The Quad-City Times The Quad-City Times · May 11
- 'Pride and joy of Illinois'? Why Illinoisians can't grasp the Bears move to Indiana FOX 32 Chicago · Jun 5
- IL Supreme Court Justice Joy Cunningham Awarded by CBA Clifford Law Offices · Jun 26
- Jody L. Webster Obituary May 17, 2026 Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory · May 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Joy Unique
- The only place in America named Joy — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western 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 7 miles.
🏫 Schools in Joy
- Mercer County ELC
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)359
Rank in state#956 of 1,294
Land area0.43 sq mi
Density835/sq mi
Coordinates41.1969, -90.8788