Argenta, Illinois
Village · Population 880 · #686 in Illinois
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About Argenta
Argenta, IL is a tiny community located in central Illinois with an estimated population of 880.
Argenta holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.65 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,354 residents per square mile.
📰 Argenta News Today
- Shirley Bennett Obituary (1928 - 2026) - Argenta, IL - Decatur Herald & Review Legacy obituary · Aug 11
- Argenta resident to compete on 'Wheel of Fortune' wandtv.com · May 14
- Argenta-Oreana High School (IL) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 10
- LeRoy vs Argenta-Oreana - Boys Varsity Baseball 08/14/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand NFHS Network · Aug 4
- Obituary, Visitation & Funeral Information | Jerry Evans gracelandfairlawn.com · May 27
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Argenta Unique
- 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Argenta
- Friends Creek Conservation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Argenta
- Argenta-Oreana High School
- Argenta-Oreana Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)880
Rank in state#686 of 1,294
Land area0.65 sq mi
Density1,354/sq mi
Coordinates39.9855, -88.8197