About Yale
Set in the southeastern part of Illinois, Yale is a tiny community, home to 66 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Yale is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.57 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 116 residents per square mile.
📰 Yale News Today
- 14 Illinois Sweeps Yale, Advances to Second Round of NCAA Men's Tennis Championship University of Illinois Athletics · May 1
- No. 44 Men’s Tennis Falls to No. 14 Illinois in NCAA Tournament - Yale University Yale Bulldogs · May 1
- Penn Set For First Round Matchup Against Illinois In NCAA Tournament ivyleague.com · Mar 15
- Obituary information for John "Jack" Joseph Huber Markwell Funeral Home · May 28
- Obituary for Earl Gordon Buckner Barkley Funeral Chapels · Nov 16
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What Makes Yale Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Yale — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- With 66 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in southeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)66
Rank in state#1264 of 1,294
Land area0.57 sq mi
Density116/sq mi
Coordinates39.1203, -88.0246