Viola, Illinois
Village · Population 843 · #697 in Illinois
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About Viola
Viola, IL is a tiny community located in western Illinois counting 843 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Viola is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.84 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,004 residents per square mile.
📰 Viola News Today
- Kenneth F. DeSchepper Obituary Aug 1, 2026 Speer Funeral Home · Aug 1
- Storm causes major damage to Viola coffee shop and neighboring house WQAD · Apr 18
- Darryl J. Beckett Obituary Jul 25, 2026 Van Hoe Funeral Home · Jul 25
- Viola business damaged after storm kwqc.com · Apr 18
- Viola Boyz Backroad Speedway, Viola, will feature go-kart races OurQuadCities · Apr 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Viola Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Viola — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- 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
- 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 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Viola
- Miles Memorial Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Viola
- Winola Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)843
Rank in state#697 of 1,294
Land area0.84 sq mi
Density1,004/sq mi
Coordinates41.2053, -90.5862