Parkersburg, Illinois
Village · Population 186 · #1116 in Illinois
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About Parkersburg
Parkersburg, IL is a tiny community located in southeastern Illinois with an estimated population of 186.
Parkersburg holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.83 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 224 residents per square mile.
📰 Parkersburg News Today
- Ray Gene Van Matre (89) of Parkersburg thexradio.com · Jul 13
- Jeffery Quinn Hunley Obituary Dec 27, 2025 Meridith Funeral Home, P.C. · Dec 27
- ALTA KAY (ROTHROCK) KRAJEC Olney IL Radio · May 5
- Contour extends EAS at Parkersburg, WV, loses at Marion, IL - ch-aviation ch-aviation · May 19
- Local student receives $1,500 Illinois LICA scholarship MyWabashValley.com · Apr 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Parkersburg Unique
- 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Parkersburg
- Mis Tres Potrillos — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)186
Rank in state#1116 of 1,294
Land area0.83 sq mi
Density224/sq mi
Coordinates38.5891, -88.0568