Greenfield, Illinois

About Greenfield

Set in the southwestern part of Illinois, Greenfield is a small town with an estimated population of 1,006.

Officially, Greenfield is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.71 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 588 residents per square mile.

📰 Greenfield News Today

• Robert Norris Obituary (2026) - Greenfield, IL - Jacksonville Journal-Courier Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• Greenfield/Northwestern Tigers Girls Volleyball (Greenfield, IL) Schedule Sports Illustrated · Jul 31
• Dennis Woodkirk (1946–2026) of Greenfield, IL | Obituary RiverBender.com · May 27
• Patricia A. "Patty" Roberts Obituary (1957 - 2026) - Greenfield, IL - WGEM Legacy obituary · Aug 10
• Linda K. (Ballard) Motley Obituary | Shields-Bishop Funeral Home | Greenfield, IL Tribute Archive · Jun 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Greenfield Unique

• One of 12 places in the US named Greenfield — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southwestern 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

• 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.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Greenfield

• Overtime Bar & Grill

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Greenfield

• Lions Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Greenfield

• Greenfield Elem School
• Greenfield High School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Greenfield

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