Pontoon Beach, Illinois

About Pontoon Beach

Pontoon Beach, IL is a close-knit town located in southwestern Illinois with an estimated population of 5,845.

Officially, Pontoon Beach is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 9.97 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 586 residents per square mile.

📰 Pontoon Beach News Today

• One dead after rollover crash on I-255 in metro-east - Belleville News-Democrat Belleville News-Democrat · Oct 7
• Passenger Dies After Vehicle Rolls Over In Pontoon Beach RiverBender.com · Oct 8
• Fatal I-255 rollover crash closes southbound lanes in Madison County KSDK · Oct 7
• Four arrested in Pontoon Beach homicide investigation FOX 2 · Jul 27
• Illinois State Police arrests Pontoon Beach man for first-degree murder NewsChannel20 · Sep 27

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What Makes Pontoon Beach Unique

• The only place in America named Pontoon Beach — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• 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

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,845.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Pontoon Beach

• Uncle Linny's Restaurant

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