Metcalf, Illinois
Village · Population 134 · #1188 in Illinois
About Metcalf
Metcalf, IL is a tiny community located in eastern Illinois, home to 134 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Metcalf holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.59 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 227 residents per square mile.
📰 Metcalf News Today
- Metcalf 6th grader found safe in Bloomington, says ISU official WEEK | 25 News Now · Feb 9
- Carrie Lynn Metcalf Obituary Mar 27, 2026 Meridith Funeral Home, P.C. · Mar 27
- John Charles Metcalf Obituary (2026) - Mount Vernon, IL - Hughey Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Jul 27
- Terrien Metcalf-Fennoy announced as interim principal of JJK Academy Illinois Business Journal · Jul 10
- ISU alum Laurie Metcalf wins a Tony Award for ‘Death of a Salesman’ performance WGLT · Jun 8
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What Makes Metcalf Unique
- The only place in America named Metcalf — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern 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 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)134
Rank in state#1188 of 1,294
Land area0.59 sq mi
Density227/sq mi
Coordinates39.8004, -87.8078