Harvard, Illinois
City · Population 9,408 · #232 in Illinois
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About Harvard
Set in the northern part of Illinois, Harvard is a close-knit town, home to 9,408 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Harvard holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.38 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,123 residents per square mile.
📰 Harvard News Today
- Tammy Isom Obituary (1960 - 2026) - Harvard, IL - Northwest Herald Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Philip J. Leyden Obituary July 27, 2026 fitzgeraldfh.com · Aug 5
- Campus Cuts Hit Even Wealthy Institutions Inside Higher Ed · Aug 6
- Harvard Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 25
- Harvard High School (IL) Flag Football MaxPreps · Jul 27
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Harvard Unique
- Positioned in northern 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
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,408.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Harvard
- Angelo's Pizza — pizza
- Heritage House
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- The Mug Coffeehouse — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Harvard Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Harvard
- Rush Creek Conservation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Gateway Nature Park reviews ★
- Irish Oaks · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Lions Park reviews ★
- Mary D Ayer Park reviews ★
- Milky Way Park reviews ★
- Moose Athletic Field reviews ★
- Northfield Avenue Park reviews ★
- Shadow Creek reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Harvard
- Crosby Elem Sch
- Harvard High School
- Harvard Jr High School
- Jefferson Elem School
- Washington Elem School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Mercy Harvard Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeCity
Population (2024)9,408
Rank in state#232 of 1,294
Land area8.38 sq mi
Density1,123/sq mi
Coordinates42.4296, -88.6211