Raritan, Illinois

About Raritan

Set in the western part of Illinois, Raritan is a tiny community with an estimated population of 98.

Officially, Raritan is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.1 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 980 residents per square mile.

📰 Raritan News Today

• Henderson County Historical Society’s Star Spangled Celebration Radio Monmouth, IL · Jul 1
• Ted Stull Obituary (2026) - Stronghurst, IL - Mississippi Valley Publishing Legacy | Obituary · Aug 13
• Daniel Wayne Gulick Obituary Jan 9, 2026 McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory · Jan 9
• Raritan, IL F4 Tornado - May 13, 1995 National Weather Service (.gov) · May 13
• Larry Hanger Obituary - Port St. Lucie, FL Dignity Memorial · Jun 16

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What Makes Raritan Unique

• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.1 sq mi.
• With 98 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
• Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

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 9 miles.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Henderson County Historical Society · Museum

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Raritan

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