Prophetstown, Illinois
City · Population 1,906 · #485 in Illinois
About Prophetstown
Prophetstown, IL is a small town located in northwestern Illinois, home to 1,906 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Prophetstown is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,422 residents per square mile.
📰 Prophetstown News Today
- Paul Huizenga Obituary (1933 - 2026) - Prophetstown, IL - Sauk Valley News Legacy obituary · Aug 4
- Prophetstown Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jul 3
- Dale E. Etheridge's Obituary, Visitation & Funeral Information - Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes · Dec 18
- Shakeup in Prophetstown city leadership kwqc.com · Feb 3
- Michael G. Specht Obituary | Bosma-Renkes | Prophetstown, IL Tribute Archive · Aug 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Prophetstown Unique
- The only place in America named Prophetstown — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern 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 9 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Prophetstown
- Prophetstown State Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Prophetstown
- Bi-County Sp Ed-ECSE Prophetstown
- PLT Middle School
- Prophetstown Elem School
- Prophetstown High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,906
Rank in state#485 of 1,294
Land area1.34 sq mi
Density1,422/sq mi
Coordinates41.6697, -89.9347