Lostant, Illinois
Village · Population 430 · #912 in Illinois
About Lostant
Lostant is a tiny community in central Illinois with an estimated population of 430.
Officially, Lostant is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.13 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 381 residents per square mile.
📰 Lostant News Today
- Sherry Dose Obituary (1951 - 2026) - Lostant, IL - News Tribune Legacy obituary · Apr 20
- Driver Hurt After Vehicle Slams Into Pole Near Lostant starvedrock.media · May 11
- Charles Witzman Obituary (1952 - 2026) - Lostant, IL - News Tribune Legacy obituary · Apr 2
- Lostant, Illinois Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 19
- Marilyn Ione Newman Obituary (2026) - Lostant, IL - Lenz Memorial Home - Lacon Legacy obituary · Jan 26
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What Makes Lostant Unique
- The only place in America named Lostant — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏫 Schools in Lostant
- Lostant Elem School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)430
Rank in state#912 of 1,294
Land area1.13 sq mi
Density381/sq mi
Coordinates41.1253, -89.0667