Tonica, Illinois
Village · Population 736 · #739 in Illinois
About Tonica
Tonica is a tiny community in central Illinois counting 736 people who proudly call it home.
Tonica holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.36 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 541 residents per square mile.
📰 Tonica News Today
- Obituary for Donald E. Fike hurstfuneralhomes.com · Jan 16
- Bernard Mertes Obituary (1954 - 2026) - Tonica, IL - News Tribune Legacy obituary · Aug 1
- Tonica, IL Weather Forecast | MSN Weather MSN · Mar 18
- Illinois 251 work in Tonica begins Sept. 15 - illinois-department-of-transportation.prezly.com illinois-department-of-transportation.prezly.com · Sep 2
- Patricia Ernat Obituary (1945 - 2026) - Tonica, IL - News Tribune Legacy obituary · Aug 1
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What Makes Tonica Unique
- The only place in America named Tonica — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Tonica
- Tonica Park reviews ★
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🏫 Schools in Tonica
- Tonica Grade School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)736
Rank in state#739 of 1,294
Land area1.36 sq mi
Density541/sq mi
Coordinates41.2159, -89.0700