Oquawka, Illinois
Village · Population 1,074 · #634 in Illinois
About Oquawka
Set in the western part of Illinois, Oquawka is a small town, home to 1,074 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Oquawka is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.47 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 731 residents per square mile.
📰 Oquawka News Today
- Family fears worst as search efforts continue for missing Oquawka man kwqc.com · Apr 21
- Oquawka Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Brian A. Morris Obituary Mar 5, 2026 McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory · Mar 5
- Nicole Lynn Hull Obituary – Oquawka, IL (1982-2026) WGIL · Jun 9
- Timothy R. Gray Obituary (2026) - Gladstone, IL - Thomas Funeral Home - Oquawka Legacy obituary · Aug 6
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What Makes Oquawka Unique
- The only place in America named Oquawka — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western 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
- 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 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Oquawka
- Godfather's Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,074
Rank in state#634 of 1,294
Land area1.47 sq mi
Density731/sq mi
Coordinates40.9375, -90.9495