Matherville, Illinois

About Matherville

Matherville, IL is a tiny community located in northwestern Illinois, home to 690 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Matherville is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.39 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,769 residents per square mile.

📰 Matherville News Today

• 1 resident flown to hospital following Mercer County house fire WQAD · Feb 13
• Kathy L. Krack Obituary Apr 14, 2026 Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory · Apr 14
• 1 injured in Mercer Co. house fire kwqc.com · Feb 13
• Kirby E. Willems Obituary May 28, 2026 Speer Funeral Home · May 28
• Pamela "Pam" S. Adams Obituary Jan 13, 2026 wheelanpressly.com · Jan 13

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What Makes Matherville Unique

• The only place in America named Matherville — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northwestern 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.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🏫 Schools in Matherville

• Matherville Intermediate School

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

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