South Jacksonville, Illinois
Village · Population 3,197 · #405 in Illinois
About South Jacksonville
South Jacksonville is a small town in western Illinois counting 3,197 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, South Jacksonville is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.26 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,415 residents per square mile.
📰 South Jacksonville News Today
- South Jacksonville, IL Air Quality & Pollen Weather Underground · Aug 14
- South Jacksonville announces village-wide cleanup dates - Jacksonville Journal-Courier Jacksonville Journal-Courier · Apr 20
- South Jacksonville Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Carl Roberts Obituary (2026) - South Jacksonville, IL - Jacksonville Journal-Courier Legacy obituary · Jun 21
- Some South Jacksonville customers under boil order - Jacksonville Journal-Courier Jacksonville Journal-Courier · Jun 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes South Jacksonville Unique
- The only place in America named South Jacksonville — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in South Jacksonville
- Three Star Family Restaurant — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in South Jacksonville
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in South Jacksonville
- South Jacksonville Elem School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)3,197
Rank in state#405 of 1,294
Land area2.26 sq mi
Density1,415/sq mi
Coordinates39.6994, -90.2240