Crescent City, Illinois
Village · Population 528 · #838 in Illinois
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About Crescent City
Crescent City is a tiny community in eastern Illinois with an estimated population of 528.
Officially, Crescent City is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.46 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,148 residents per square mile.
📰 Crescent City News Today
- Joe F. Witte Obituary (2026) - Crescent City, IL - Knapp Funeral Home - Watseka Legacy obituary · Jul 3
- Southeastern set to host Illinois State in First Round of NCAA FCS Playoffs Crescent City Sports · Nov 23
- Crescent City, IL Weather Radar WeatherBug · Sep 12
- Larry Holden Obituary (1943 - 2026) - Crescent City, IL - Daily Journal Legacy obituary · Jul 8
- Crescent City Train Derailment: 40 Years Later firehouse.com · Sep 1
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Crescent City 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.
🏫 Schools in Crescent City
- Crescent City Grade School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)528
Rank in state#838 of 1,294
Land area0.46 sq mi
Density1,148/sq mi
Coordinates40.7717, -87.8566