Mount Clare, Illinois
Village · Population 306 · #1002 in Illinois
About Mount Clare
Set in the southwestern part of Illinois, Mount Clare is a tiny community, home to 306 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Mount Clare is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.54 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 199 residents per square mile.
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- Metro East cities reimplementing 1% grocery tax Spectrum News · Oct 15
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What Makes Mount Clare Unique
- The only place in America named Mount Clare — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)306
Rank in state#1002 of 1,294
Land area1.54 sq mi
Density199/sq mi
Coordinates39.0973, -89.8337