South Pekin, Illinois
Village · Population 965 · #663 in Illinois
About South Pekin
South Pekin, IL is a tiny community located in western Illinois counting 965 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, South Pekin is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.52 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,856 residents per square mile.
📰 South Pekin News Today
- South Pekin, Illinois 61564 · as of 5:00 PM PDT The Weather Channel · Feb 11
- Ronald Hawkins Obituary - Pekin, IL Dignity Memorial · Jun 8
- South Pekin Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 27
- UPDATE: Two sent to hospital after crash in Tazewell County CIProud.com · Oct 21
- Both drivers hospitalized after dump truck-SUV crash in South Pekin WEEK | 25 News Now · Oct 21
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes South Pekin Unique
- The only place in America named South Pekin — 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 Pekin
- Marine Corps League — grill
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in South Pekin
- South Pekin Elem School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)965
Rank in state#663 of 1,294
Land area0.52 sq mi
Density1,856/sq mi
Coordinates40.4955, -89.6524