Cordova, Illinois
Village · Population 663 · #764 in Illinois
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About Cordova
Cordova is a tiny community in northwestern Illinois counting 663 people who proudly call it home.
Cordova holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.57 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,163 residents per square mile.
📰 Cordova News Today
- Rock Island County backs potential nuclear expansion in Cordova KWQC · Jul 28
- Body of missing Clinton, Iowa, man found along the Mississippi River in Cordova, Illinois WQAD · Apr 29
- Missing Clinton man located deceased Clinton Herald · Apr 29
- Martha Peterson Obituary (1945 - 2026) - Cordova, IL - The Rock Island Dispatch Argus Legacy obituary · Apr 26
- Body of missing Clinton, Iowa, man found along the Mississippi River in Cordova, Illinois WQAD · Apr 29
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Cordova Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Cordova — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Cordova
- Three 33 — grill
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)663
Rank in state#764 of 1,294
Land area0.57 sq mi
Density1,163/sq mi
Coordinates41.6770, -90.3207