Raymond, Illinois
Village · Population 919 · #676 in Illinois
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About Raymond
Raymond is a tiny community in southern Illinois, home to 919 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Raymond holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.26 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 729 residents per square mile.
📰 Raymond News Today
- Raymond C. Phoenix Obituary Jul 31, 2026 Wilson's Funeral Home | Ava, IL · Jul 31
- Lawrence "Larry" L. Meisner Obituary | Hough Dean Funeral Homes | Raymond, IL Tribute Archive · May 25
- Raymond Edward Mavers Obituary May 23, 2026 Pechacek Funeral Homes · May 23
- Between Gateway Arch National Park And Springfield Is An Illinois Village With Nostalgic Local Eats islands.com · Jun 23
- Raymond C. Burroughs Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Crain Funeral Home · Mar 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Raymond Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Raymond — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern 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 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Raymond
- Tosi's Diner — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Raymond
- Raymond Park reviews ★
- Roberts Cemetery Savanna Nature Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Veterans Memorial Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Raymond
- Lincolnwood High School
- Lincolnwood Jr High School
- Raymond Grade School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)919
Rank in state#676 of 1,294
Land area1.26 sq mi
Density729/sq mi
Coordinates39.3198, -89.5746