Elmwood, Illinois

About Elmwood

Set in the western part of Illinois, Elmwood is a small town, home to 2,041 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Elmwood is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.4 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,458 residents per square mile.

📰 Elmwood News Today

• Elmwood High School (IL) Volleyball MaxPreps · Oct 6
• Obituary information for Clifford "Sonny" A. Gorham - Oaks-Hines Funeral Home Oaks-Hines Funeral Home · Oct 1
• Elmwood vs Illinois Valley - Boys Junior Varsity Football 10/05/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand NFHS Network · Oct 5
• Elmwood Weather Today & Hourly Forecast SpaceRef · Sep 4
• Jessamin Nichole Albritton Obituary (2026) - Elmwood, IL - Sedgwick Funeral Home & Crematory - Canton Legacy | Obituary · Sep 30

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📰 Local News

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What Makes Elmwood Unique

• 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

• 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 7 miles.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Lorado Taft Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Elmwood

• Sweetwater Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Elmwood

• Elmwood Elem School
• Elmwood High School
• Elmwood Junior High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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🌤️ Current Weather

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🗺️ Map of Elmwood

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