West Point, Illinois

About West Point

Set in the western part of Illinois, West Point is a tiny community with an estimated population of 136.

West Point holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.17 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 800 residents per square mile.

📰 West Point News Today

• John Neill Obituary Apr 27, 2026 J. Otto Funeral Homes · Apr 27
• Francis Lee Allen Obituary Jun 8, 2026 Printy Funeral Home · Jun 8
• WRMJ Interview: Sherrard Senior Egel Makes History With Acceptance To West Point WRMJ RADIO · Mar 30
• Salem man to attend West Point Academy southernillinoisnow.com · Mar 17
• David Grace Obituary (1944 - 2026) - West Point, IL - Mississippi Valley Publishing Legacy obituary · Feb 9

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What Makes West Point Unique

• One of 13 places in the US named West Point — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.17 sq mi.
• Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

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 8 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in West Point

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🗺️ Map of West Point

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