Creal Springs, Illinois
City · Population 498 · #866 in Illinois
About Creal Springs
Creal Springs is a tiny community in southern Illinois, home to 498 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Creal Springs holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.03 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 483 residents per square mile.
📰 Creal Springs News Today
- Danny DeWayne Odum Obituary (2026) - Creal Springs, IL - Watson Funeral Home - Eldorado Legacy obituary · Jun 8
- Police arrest suspect in Marion business thefts WPSD Local 6 · Mar 25
- Saline River Farms gives update on Illinois beef processing plant meat+poultry · Jan 23
- Gerald Wiley Tanner Obituary (2026) - Creal Springs, IL - Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Jun 20
- James "Jim" Kramer Obituary | Gilbert Funeral Homes | Christopher, IL Tribute Archive · May 18
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What Makes Creal Springs Unique
- The only place in America named Creal Springs — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern 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 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Creal Springs
- Sugar Creek Cafe — american (café)
- Big Blue's BBQ — barbecue
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Creal Springs
- Adams School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeCity
Population (2024)498
Rank in state#866 of 1,294
Land area1.03 sq mi
Density483/sq mi
Coordinates37.6198, -88.8375