Fieldon, Illinois
Village · Population 162 · #1152 in Illinois
About Fieldon
Fieldon, IL is a tiny community located in southwestern Illinois counting 162 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Fieldon is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.2 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 810 residents per square mile.
📰 Fieldon News Today
- Richard Zipprich (–2026) of Fieldon, IL | Obituary RiverBender.com · Aug 18
- Edna Schaaf Obituary (2026) - Fieldon, IL - The Telegraph Legacy obituary · Aug 6
- Jersey village gets $66 million for new water treatment plant Alton Telegraph · Mar 21
- ILLINOIS ALLUVIAL REGIONAL WATER COMPANY breaks ground for Fieldon water treatment plant River County News · Apr 16
- Edna Schaaf (1946–2026) of Fieldon, IL | Obituary RiverBender.com · Aug 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Fieldon Unique
- The only place in America named Fieldon — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.2 sq mi.
- Positioned in southwestern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)162
Rank in state#1152 of 1,294
Land area0.2 sq mi
Density810/sq mi
Coordinates39.1087, -90.4996