Petersburg, Illinois
City · Population 2,156 · #466 in Illinois
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About Petersburg
Set in the western part of Illinois, Petersburg is a small town with an estimated population of 2,156.
Officially, Petersburg is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.56 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,382 residents per square mile.
📰 Petersburg News Today
- Timothy Ray "Tim Buffalo" Young Obituary (2026) - Petersburg, IL - Hurley Funeral Home - Petersburg Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Circus Days in Petersburg this Friday and Saturday Capitol City Now · Jun 17
- PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central High School (Petersburg, IL) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 11
- Barbara Jean Fricke Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information - Hurley Funeral Home Hurley Funeral Home - Havana, IL · May 27
- CIRCUS DAYS a New Festival in Petersburg and the history of the Kelly Brothers Circus NPR Illinois · Jun 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Petersburg Unique
- One of 13 places in the US named Petersburg — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Petersburg
- Gillmore's Cafe — home style
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Menard County Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Petersburg
- Hurie Park reviews ★
- Jaycee Park reviews ★
- Petersburg Historic District reviews ★
- Rotary Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Petersburg
- Petersburg Elem School
- Porta Central
- Porta High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,156
Rank in state#466 of 1,294
Land area1.56 sq mi
Density1,382/sq mi
Coordinates40.0143, -89.8453