Thawville, Illinois
Village · Population 205 · #1102 in Illinois
About Thawville
Thawville, IL is a tiny community located in eastern Illinois with an estimated population of 205.
Thawville holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 661 residents per square mile.
📰 Thawville News Today
- Mark Baillie Obituary (2026) - Thawville, IL - Knapp Funeral Home - Onarga Legacy obituary · Mar 4
- Russell W. Reed Obituary (2026) - Thawville, IL - Knapp Funeral Home - Onarga Legacy obituary · May 21
- Thawville, Illinois Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 22
- ‘The heroes that wars produce are the best of America’ The American Legion · May 27
- Piles of bones, a deadly fire, an animal cruelty arrest: Unraveling what went wrong at a former Illinois animal sanctuary Chicago Tribune · Jan 21
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What Makes Thawville Unique
- The only place in America named Thawville — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern 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 7 miles.
🏫 Schools in Thawville
- Iroquois West Elem Sch/Thawville
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)205
Rank in state#1102 of 1,294
Land area0.31 sq mi
Density661/sq mi
Coordinates40.6731, -88.1137