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Tuscola, Illinois

City · Population 4,658 · #342 in Illinois
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Tuscola is the largest city and the county seat of Douglas County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,636 at the 2020 census..

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About Tuscola

Tuscola, IL is a small town located in eastern Illinois counting 4,658 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Tuscola is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.95 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,579 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Tuscola Unique

  • 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.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Tuscola

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🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Douglas County Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Tuscola

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🏫 Schools in Tuscola

  • East Prairie Middle School
  • North Ward Elementary School
  • Tuscola High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)4,658
Rank in state#342 of 1,294
Land area2.95 sq mi
Density1,579/sq mi
Coordinates39.7959, -88.2755

🌤️ Current Weather

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