Palmyra, Illinois
Village · Population 592 · #806 in Illinois
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About Palmyra
Palmyra, IL is a tiny community located in southwestern Illinois counting 592 people who proudly call it home.
Palmyra holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 592 residents per square mile.
📰 Palmyra News Today
- Donald Williams Obituary - Springfield, IL Dignity Memorial · Jun 20
- Palmyra man charged with child porn Capitol City Now · Jan 12
- Velma June Pence Obituary | Airsman-Hires Funeral Home | Palmyra, IL Tribute Archive · Jun 12
- Jeffrey “Neil” Gibbs Enquirer Democrat · Nov 19
- Raymond Rich Obituary (2026) - Palmyra, IL - Jacksonville Journal-Courier Legacy obituary · Feb 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Palmyra Unique
- One of 10 places in the US named Palmyra — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Palmyra
- Terry Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Palmyra
- Northwestern Elem School
- Northwestern High School
- Northwestern Jr High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)592
Rank in state#806 of 1,294
Land area1 sq mi
Density592/sq mi
Coordinates39.4345, -89.9959