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Westfield, Illinois

Village · Population 520 · #845 in Illinois

About Westfield

Westfield, IL is a tiny community located in southeastern Illinois, home to 520 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Westfield is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.98 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 531 residents per square mile.

📰 Westfield News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Westfield Unique

  • One of 8 places in the US named Westfield — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in southeastern 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

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Westfield

  • Westfield Cafe

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)520
Rank in state#845 of 1,294
Land area0.98 sq mi
Density531/sq mi
Coordinates39.4555, -87.9964

🗺️ Map of Westfield