New Baden, Illinois

About New Baden

Set in the southwestern part of Illinois, New Baden is a small town counting 3,395 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, New Baden is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.82 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,865 residents per square mile.

📰 New Baden News Today

• Lee B. Monical Obituary Apr 21, 2026 nordikefuneralhome.com · Apr 21
• DUI charges filed in crash that killed off-duty police officer in Clinton County bnd.com · Aug 5
• Community rallies together to support fallen New Baden officer FOX 2 · May 28
• Water rescue on icy pond near New Baden, Illinois called off due to cold temps KFVS12 · Jan 26
• Woman charged with DUI in crash that killed off-duty officer in Clinton County KSDK · Aug 4

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes New Baden Unique

• The only place in America named New Baden — 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 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in New Baden

• El Indio — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in New Baden

• New Baden Community Park reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in New Baden

• New Baden Elementary School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of New Baden

🏘️ Nearby Communities