Raritan, Illinois
Village · Population 98 · #1232 in Illinois
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About Raritan
Set in the western part of Illinois, Raritan is a tiny community with an estimated population of 98.
Officially, Raritan is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.1 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 980 residents per square mile.
📰 Raritan News Today
- Daniel Wayne Gulick Obituary Jan 9, 2026 McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory · Jan 9
- Henderson County Historical Society’s Star Spangled Celebration Radio Monmouth, IL · Jul 1
- Obituary information for Wanda Alice Harden - Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapels - Mason City, IA · May 29
- Raritan, IL F4 Tornado - May 13, 1995 National Weather Service (.gov) · May 13
- B. Lorene Lee Obituary Sep 13, 2024 Speer Funeral Home · Sep 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Raritan Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.1 sq mi.
- With 98 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Henderson County Historical Society · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Raritan
- Village Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)98
Rank in state#1232 of 1,294
Land area0.1 sq mi
Density980/sq mi
Coordinates40.6958, -90.8251