Norris, Illinois

About Norris

Set in the western part of Illinois, Norris is a tiny community counting 167 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Norris is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.28 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 596 residents per square mile.

📰 Norris News Today

• Remains of missing Korean War soldier returning home to southern Illinois KFVS12 · Jul 31
• Robert Norris Obituary (2026) - Greenfield, IL - Jacksonville Journal-Courier Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• Cpl. Jackie Lee Thurman returns home to Norris City morningsentinel.com · Aug 13
• Remains of U.S. soldier returns home after 75 years 14news.com · Jul 30
• Norris City-Omaha-Enfield High School (IL) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 11

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What Makes Norris Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Norris — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.28 sq mi.
• Positioned in western 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.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

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🗺️ Map of Norris

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