Sparland, Illinois
Village · Population 355 · #962 in Illinois
About Sparland
Sparland is a tiny community in central Illinois with an estimated population of 355.
Officially, Sparland is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.57 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 623 residents per square mile.
📰 Sparland News Today
- Ronald D. Kenyon Obituary (2026) - Sparland, IL - Weber-Hurd Funeral Home Legacy obituary · May 4
- Marshall County Sheriff’s Office looking for missing teen CIProud.com · Apr 27
- UPDATE: ILLINOIS FIREFIGHTER, 21, DIES FROM BURNS, ATTEMPTED TO RESCUE OTHERS, OTHERS INJURED firefighterclosecalls.com · Apr 16
- Illinois man known as ‘Limb Loss Boss’ turns trauma into social media mission WQAD · Dec 4
- Louis A. Lenz Obituary (2026) - Sparland, IL - Lenz Memorial Home - Lacon Legacy obituary · May 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Sparland Unique
- The only place in America named Sparland — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Sparland
- Frank n Beans and Ice Cream
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Sparland
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Sparland
- Midland Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)355
Rank in state#962 of 1,294
Land area0.57 sq mi
Density623/sq mi
Coordinates41.0296, -89.4412