South Roxana, Illinois
Village · Population 1,849 · #493 in Illinois
About South Roxana
South Roxana, IL is a small town located in southwestern Illinois counting 1,849 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, South Roxana is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.16 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 856 residents per square mile.
📰 South Roxana News Today
- South Roxana Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Michael McKeever (1951–2026) of South Roxana, IL | Obituary riverbender.com · Aug 10
- Margaret Manley Obituary (1946 - 2026) - South Roxana, IL - The Telegraph Legacy obituary · Aug 7
- Fireworks show Friday in South Roxana AdVantageNews.com · Jun 30
- South Roxana man charged with five counts of child pornography Alton Telegraph · Oct 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes South Roxana Unique
- The only place in America named South Roxana — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in South Roxana
- Poag Sand Prairie · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in South Roxana
- South Primary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,849
Rank in state#493 of 1,294
Land area2.16 sq mi
Density856/sq mi
Coordinates38.8106, -90.0599