Arcola, Illinois

About Arcola

Set in the eastern part of Illinois, Arcola is a small town counting 2,915 people who proudly call it home.

Arcola holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.02 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,443 residents per square mile.

📰 Arcola News Today

• Arcola celebrates America's 250th at inaugural Ben Franklin Fest wandtv.com · Aug 7
• Arcola Football Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 12
• Jesus Garza Andrew Carnegie Foundation · Jun 18
• Raymond Batty Obituary (1936 - 2026) - Arcola, IL - The Southern Illinoisan Legacy obituary · Aug 12
• 2 hospitalized after Amtrak train hits semi-trailer truck in downstate Illinois CBS News · Jul 28

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Arcola Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Arcola — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in eastern 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.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Arcola

• Broomtown Cafe — coffee shop

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Aikman Wildlife Adventure · Zoo

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Arcola

• Arcola City Park reviews ★
• Arcola Public Library Children's Park reviews ★
• Gazebo Park reviews ★
• Moore Memorial Park reviews ★
• Raggedy Ann and Andy Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Arcola

• Arcola Elementary School
• Arcola High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Arcola

🏘️ Nearby Communities