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Rio, Illinois

Village · Population 205 · #1101 in Illinois

About Rio

Rio, IL is a tiny community located in western Illinois counting 205 people who proudly call it home.

Rio holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 661 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Rio Unique

  • One of 5 places in the US named Rio — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
  • 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.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)205
Rank in state#1101 of 1,294
Land area0.31 sq mi
Density661/sq mi
Coordinates41.1093, -90.3988

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