Pontoon Beach, Illinois
Village · Population 5,845 · #302 in Illinois
About Pontoon Beach
Pontoon Beach, IL is a close-knit town located in southwestern Illinois with an estimated population of 5,845.
Officially, Pontoon Beach is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 9.97 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 586 residents per square mile.
📰 Pontoon Beach News Today
- Four arrested in Pontoon Beach homicide investigation FOX 2 · Jul 27
- New MCT 111 Trail Bridge opens in Pontoon Beach Illinois Business Journal · Jun 29
- Family remembers teen killed weeks before graduation in crash that left 2 dead in Pontoon Beach KSDK · May 5
- Major Case Squad Announces Charges In Pontoon Beach Homicide riverbender.com · Jul 28
- Pontoon Beach man charged with 12 child porn counts in Madison County Alton Telegraph · Feb 19
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What Makes Pontoon Beach Unique
- The only place in America named Pontoon Beach — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern 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
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,845.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Pontoon Beach
- Uncle Linny's Restaurant
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)5,845
Rank in state#302 of 1,294
Land area9.97 sq mi
Density586/sq mi
Coordinates38.7219, -90.0636