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

• Southwestern vs Greenfield - Girls Freshman Volleyball 10/05/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand NFHS Network · Oct 5
• Jane A. Masters Obituary | Shields-Bishop Funeral Home | Greenfield, IL Tribute Archive · Sep 28
• Schedule - Greenfield/Northwestern Tigers (Greenfield, IL) Baseball 26-27 MaxPreps · Sep 18
• Greenfield, IL Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day SpaceRef · Aug 31
• Patricia A. "Patty" Roberts Obituary (1957 - 2026) - Greenfield, IL - WGEM Legacy | Obituary · Aug 10

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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

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Greenfield

• Lions Park reviews ★

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🏫 Schools in Greenfield

• Greenfield Elem School
• Greenfield High School

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

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