Weldon, Illinois
Village · Population 359 · #957 in Illinois
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About Weldon
Weldon is a tiny community in central Illinois with an estimated population of 359.
Officially, Weldon is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.27 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,330 residents per square mile.
📰 Weldon News Today
- Obituary for William J. Weldon Honquest Family Funeral Homes · Mar 13
- Willie Weldon, Jr. Obituary Mar 30, 2026 McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory · Mar 30
- Family displaced after house fire in DeWitt County; public donations requested Capitol City Now · Jan 1
- Obituary information for Weldon "Sonny" Cooper - Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes · Feb 26
- Daniel Seal Obituary (1944 - 01/16/2026) - Weldon, IL - Decatur Herald & Review Legacy obituary · Jan 16
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What Makes Weldon Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Weldon — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.27 sq mi.
- 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 6 miles.
🏫 Schools in Weldon
- Deland-Weldon Elem School
- Deland-Weldon Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)359
Rank in state#957 of 1,294
Land area0.27 sq mi
Density1,330/sq mi
Coordinates40.1216, -88.7497