Oblong, Illinois

About Oblong

Oblong is a small town in southeastern Illinois, home to 1,349 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Oblong is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.09 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,238 residents per square mile.

📰 Oblong News Today

• Oblong Football Schedule MaxPreps · Oct 2
• Bo Brotherton Obituary Jun 3, 2026 Goodwine Funeral Homes · Jun 3
• Oblong, IL Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day SpaceRef · Aug 30
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• NWS confirms 13 tornadoes in the Wabash Valley during Sunday’s storms - WTHI-TV WTHI-TV · Jun 24

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What Makes Oblong Unique

• The only place in America named Oblong — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern 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.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Oblong

• Oblong Park reviews ★

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🏫 Schools in Oblong

• Oblong Elem School
• Oblong High School

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

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