Oblong, Illinois
Village · Population 1,349 · #572 in 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
- Lois Ann Smith Obituary (1934 - 2026) - Oblong, IL - WTHI-TV 10 News Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Oblong High School (IL) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 2
- NWS confirms 13 tornadoes in the Wabash Valley during Sunday’s storms - WTHI-TV WTHI-TV · Jun 24
- Illinois’ Oil Boom Left Behind a $160 Million Cleanup Bill governing.com · Jan 23
- Oblong Volleyball Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 2
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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 ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Oblong
- Oblong Elem School
- Oblong High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,349
Rank in state#572 of 1,294
Land area1.09 sq mi
Density1,238/sq mi
Coordinates39.0023, -87.9105