Pecatonica, Illinois
Village · Population 2,058 · #472 in Illinois
About Pecatonica
Set in the northern part of Illinois, Pecatonica is a small town counting 2,058 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Pecatonica is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.28 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,608 residents per square mile.
📰 Pecatonica News Today
- Pecatonica Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- SUV and sedan collide in Pecatonica, medical helicopter dispatched MyStateline · Jul 2
- Illinois' Rural Riverside Village Near Rockford Has A Quaint Downtown And Outdoor Beauty islands.com · Aug 10
- Janet Stringer Obituary (1934 - 2026) - Pecatonica, IL - WIFR Legacy obituary · Aug 7
- Illinois 75 Pecatonica River bridge work begins June 1 - illinois-department-of-transportation.prezly.com illinois-department-of-transportation.prezly.com · May 29
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Pecatonica Unique
- The only place in America named Pecatonica — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern 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 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Pecatonica
- Rosie’s Coffee Company — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Pecatonica
- Seward Bluffs Forest Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Winnebago County Fairgrounds reviews ★
- Blassingham Park reviews ★
- Oxbow Springs · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Pecatonica Ridge Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Pecatonica Wetlands Forest Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Sumner Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Pecatonica
- Pecatonica Comm Middle School
- Pecatonica Elem School
- Pecatonica High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)2,058
Rank in state#472 of 1,294
Land area1.28 sq mi
Density1,608/sq mi
Coordinates42.3090, -89.3572