Norwood, Illinois
Village · Population 433 · #910 in Illinois
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About Norwood
Norwood, IL is a tiny community located in western Illinois, home to 433 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Norwood holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,397 residents per square mile.
📰 Norwood News Today
- Curtis J. Johnson Obituary Jan 7, 2026 Speer Funeral Home · Jan 7
- Adrienne Frances Norwood Obituary (2026) - Schiller Park, IL - Chicagoland Cremation Options Legacy obituary · Mar 31
- 709 Norwood Ln, Schaumburg, IL 60193 Realtor.com · Nov 13
- Uptown teen killed Sunday night was also shot nearby in 2023 CWB Chicago · Sep 16
- Lenora M. Norwood Obituary Aug 24, 2025 Strang Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Ltd · Aug 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Norwood Unique
- One of 14 places in the US named Norwood — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Norwood
- Wildside Grille
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Wildlife Prairie Park · Zoo
- Wildlife Prairie Park East Side · Zoo
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Norwood
- Sommer Farm · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Sommer Park North reviews ★
- Wildlife Prairie Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Kickapoo Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Kinsey Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Norwood Park reviews ★
- Peoria County Farm Bureau Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)433
Rank in state#910 of 1,294
Land area0.31 sq mi
Density1,397/sq mi
Coordinates40.7078, -89.6996