Matherville, Illinois

About Matherville

Matherville, IL is a tiny community located in northwestern Illinois, home to 690 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Matherville is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.39 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,769 residents per square mile.

📰 Matherville News Today

• Suspect charged with homicide after man found dead in Mercer County home WQAD · Sep 8
• Matherville, IL Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day SpaceRef · Aug 30
• Kathy L. Krack Obituary Apr 14, 2026 Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory · Apr 14
• David Hiram Nelson Obituary Jun 15, 2024 www.wheelanpressly.com · Jan 26
• Kirby E. Willems Obituary May 28, 2026 Speer Funeral Home · May 28

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What Makes Matherville Unique

• The only place in America named Matherville — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northwestern 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 6 miles.

🏫 Schools in Matherville

• Matherville Intermediate School

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

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