Thomasboro, Illinois
Village · Population 1,023 · #646 in Illinois
About Thomasboro
Thomasboro is a small town in eastern Illinois with an estimated population of 1,023.
Thomasboro holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,023 residents per square mile.
📰 Thomasboro News Today
- Douglas Emkes Obituary (1959 - 2026) - Thomasboro, IL - The News-Gazette Legacy obituary · Aug 1
- Thomasboro, IL Air Quality & Pollen Weather Underground · Aug 7
- Douglas Loy Collins Obituary Nov 22, 2025 Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center · Nov 22
- LaVerne Christian Obituary (1940 - 2026) - Thomasboro, IL - The News-Gazette Legacy obituary · Jul 14
- Judy Ann Berg Obituary Dec 23, 2025 Davenport Family Funeral Homes And Crematory · Dec 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Thomasboro Unique
- The only place in America named Thomasboro — 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Thomasboro
- West Side Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Thomasboro
- Prairieview-Ogden Jr High Sch
- Thomasboro Grade School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,023
Rank in state#646 of 1,294
Land area1 sq mi
Density1,023/sq mi
Coordinates40.2439, -88.1877