Bath, Illinois
Village · Population 265 · #1040 in Illinois
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About Bath
Bath is a tiny community in western Illinois, home to 265 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Bath is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.36 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 736 residents per square mile.
📰 Bath News Today
- See 'violent' invasive Asian carp's impact near the Great Lakes The Detroit News · Jul 29
- Lori D. Hammond - View Obituary & Service Information - Hurley Funeral Home Hurley Funeral Home - Havana, IL · Jun 4
- Redneck Fishing Tournament returns to Illinois with Browning event - The State Journal-Register The State Journal-Register · May 21
- 'Violent and destructive' Asian carp worry Great Lakes. See the impact USA Today · Mar 21
- Allyssah M. Hughes Obituary (2026) - Bath, IL - Hurley Funeral Home-Havana Legacy obituary · Jan 7
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What Makes Bath Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Bath — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western 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.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)265
Rank in state#1040 of 1,294
Land area0.36 sq mi
Density736/sq mi
Coordinates40.1900, -90.1424