Sailor Springs, Illinois
Village · Population 91 · #1246 in Illinois
About Sailor Springs
Sailor Springs, IL is a tiny community located in southeastern Illinois with an estimated population of 91.
Officially, Sailor Springs is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.26 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 350 residents per square mile.
📰 Sailor Springs News Today
- Deloris E. Gash, 87, of Albion wfiwradio.com · Aug 12
- Obituary for Paul Davidson Frank & Bright Funeral Home · Oct 18
- Linda Carole Davidson Obituary (2025) - Sailor Springs, IL - McGriff Funeral Homes - Louisville Legacy obituary · Dec 18
- Obituary for Mike Norris Frank & Bright Funeral Home · Dec 11
- Sailor Springs, IL Severe Weather Outlook: Today's Storm Risk Map WeatherBug · Sep 9
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What Makes Sailor Springs Unique
- The only place in America named Sailor Springs — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.26 sq mi.
- With 91 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in southeastern 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.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)91
Rank in state#1246 of 1,294
Land area0.26 sq mi
Density350/sq mi
Coordinates38.7645, -88.3602