Martinton, Illinois
Village · Population 321 · #983 in Illinois
About Martinton
Martinton is a tiny community in eastern Illinois with an estimated population of 321.
Martinton holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.27 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,189 residents per square mile.
📰 Martinton News Today
- EXPIRED Tornado Warning including Morocco IN, Martinton IL and Beaverville IL until 7:45 PM CDT facebook.com · Jun 11
- Iroquois County, Illinois news: Grain bin collapses in Martinton, dramatic video shows; dozens of homes left without power abc7chicago.com · Oct 16
- John R. Moore Obituary (2026) - Martinton, IL - Knapp Funeral Home - Watseka Legacy obituary · Jan 28
- VIDEO: Grain elevator collapses in Martinton, other silos being checked for safety wandtv.com · Oct 16
- This rural carrier traveled a country mile USPS · Feb 6
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What Makes Martinton Unique
- The only place in America named Martinton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.27 sq mi.
- Positioned in eastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)321
Rank in state#983 of 1,294
Land area0.27 sq mi
Density1,189/sq mi
Coordinates40.9153, -87.7264