Knoxville, Illinois

About Knoxville

Knoxville is a small town in western Illinois, home to 2,840 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Knoxville holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.35 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,209 residents per square mile.

📰 Knoxville News Today

• Deloris "Dee" Hillery Obituary (2026) - Knoxville, IL - Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes - Knoxville Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Obituary information for Gloria Humphreys - Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes · Jun 30
• Larry W. Cramer Obituary – Knoxville, IL (1946-2026) WGIL · Aug 11
• Lewis "Snuffy" R. Huff Obituary May 14, 2026 McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory · May 14
• Gaye Conlon Obituary | Hurd Hendricks Funeral Homes | Knoxville, IL Tribute Archive · Aug 12

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Knoxville Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Knoxville — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• 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

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Knoxville

• Knoxville Bar and Grill

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Knox County Museum · Museum
• Old Knox County Courthouse · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Knoxville

• Knox Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Knoxville

• Knoxville Jr High School
• Knoxville Sr High School
• Mable Woolsey Elem School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Knoxville

🏘️ Nearby Communities