Prairie City, Illinois
Village · Population 399 · #937 in Illinois
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About Prairie City
Set in the western part of Illinois, Prairie City is a tiny community with an estimated population of 399.
Prairie City holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.01 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 395 residents per square mile.
📰 Prairie City News Today
- Bushnell-Prairie City Football Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 4
- Atreus Kayne Milloy Obituary (2026) - Prairie City, IL - Martin-Hollis Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Mar 24
- 3-year-old boy drowns in neighbor’s koi pond while playing outdoors in Prairie City KHQA · Mar 23
- Prairie City Village president writes letter to McDonough County Board calling for resignation of sheriff WGEM · Oct 6
- 3-year-old boy drowns in neighbor’s koi pond in Prairie City WGIL · Mar 23
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What Makes Prairie City Unique
- 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
- 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 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Prairie City
- Prairie City Park reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)399
Rank in state#937 of 1,294
Land area1.01 sq mi
Density395/sq mi
Coordinates40.6210, -90.4649