Buckley, Illinois
Village · Population 468 · #884 in Illinois
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About Buckley
Buckley is a tiny community in eastern Illinois counting 468 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Buckley is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.32 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,463 residents per square mile.
📰 Buckley News Today
- Daniel John BUCKLEY The Press Democrat · Aug 16
- Virgil Niemann Obituary (1936 - 2026) - Buckley, IL - The News-Gazette Legacy obituary · Jun 20
- 3 hurt after I-57 rollover crashes in Iroquois County | Local News wandtv.com · Apr 18
- John H. Buckley Obituary Jan 1, 2026 lawjonesfuneralhome.com · Jan 1
- Buckley president: More funds needed to build sewer system, plant Ford County Chronicle · Apr 9
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What Makes Buckley Unique
- 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)468
Rank in state#884 of 1,294
Land area0.32 sq mi
Density1,463/sq mi
Coordinates40.5973, -88.0377