Maquon, Illinois
Village · Population 215 · #1088 in Illinois
About Maquon
Maquon is a tiny community in western Illinois with an estimated population of 215.
Officially, Maquon is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.16 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,344 residents per square mile.
📰 Maquon News Today
- Stanley E. Gooding Obituary (2026) - Maquon, IL - Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes - Knoxville Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- Obituary information for Phil Brown - Oaks-Hines Funeral Home Oaks-Hines Funeral Home · Mar 19
- Maquon, IL Air Quality & Pollen Weather Underground · Aug 14
- Obituary information for Robert C. Mitchell - Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes · May 3
- Maquon woman sentenced to 50 years in prison for killing former police chief WQAD · Oct 27
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What Makes Maquon Unique
- The only place in America named Maquon — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.16 sq mi.
- Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)215
Rank in state#1088 of 1,294
Land area0.16 sq mi
Density1,344/sq mi
Coordinates40.7980, -90.1632