Port Byron, Illinois
Village · Population 1,643 · #517 in Illinois
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About Port Byron
Set in the northwestern part of Illinois, Port Byron is a small town, home to 1,643 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Port Byron holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.43 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 676 residents per square mile.
📰 Port Byron News Today
- Port Byron Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Crews battle fire in rural Port Byron KWQC · Feb 26
- Riverdale High School (Port Byron, IL) Softball MaxPreps · Aug 4
- Charles Black Obituary (1936 - 2026) - Silvis, IL - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus Legacy obituary · Aug 16
- Multiple agencies respond to structure fire in Port Byron WQAD · Feb 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Port Byron Unique
- 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Port Byron
- Big Dave and Hollies — burger
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Port Byron
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Port Byron
- Riverdale Elem School
- Riverdale Middle School
- Riverdale Sr High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,643
Rank in state#517 of 1,294
Land area2.43 sq mi
Density676/sq mi
Coordinates41.6243, -90.3302