Sorento, Illinois
Village · Population 409 · #928 in Illinois
About Sorento
Sorento is a tiny community in southern Illinois with an estimated population of 409.
Sorento holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.8 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 511 residents per square mile.
📰 Sorento News Today
- David Denson (1952–2026) of Sorento, IL | Obituary riverbender.com · Apr 20
- Alex L. Bone Obituary (2026) - Sorento, IL - Perfetti–Assalley Funeral Homes – Sorento Legacy obituary · Jun 26
- John L Doty Obituary Dec 16, 2025 Meridith Funeral Home, P.C. · Dec 16
- Brett P. Kunkel Obituary (2026) - Sorento, IL - Perfetti–Assalley Funeral Homes – Sorento Legacy obituary · Apr 3
- Lori Hessenauer Obituary | Donnell Wiegand Funeral Home | Greenville, IL Tribute Archive · Jan 3
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What Makes Sorento Unique
- The only place in America named Sorento — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern 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 6 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)409
Rank in state#928 of 1,294
Land area0.8 sq mi
Density511/sq mi
Coordinates39.0008, -89.5748