Woodson, Illinois

About Woodson

Woodson, IL is a tiny community located in western Illinois, home to 484 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Woodson is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.39 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,241 residents per square mile.

📰 Woodson News Today

• Weather Forecast and Conditions for Woodson, Illinois - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · Jul 9
• Cheryl L. Woodson Obituary (2026) - Marion, IL - Massie Funeral Home - Mounds Legacy | Obituary · Oct 1
• HAIRSPRAY at HOOGLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS we hear from Sophie Carpenter and Matt Woodson NPR Illinois · Aug 19
• Gary Man Charged in Hammond UTV Theft, Accused of Stealing Passport and Gift Card From Vehicle Jamiyah James Woodson, 19, of Gary, allegedly stole a John Deere utility vehicle from the Hammond Sanitary District before police found another person’s p Facebook · Aug 27
• Kerry Probst Obituary (2026) - Woodson, IL - Jacksonville Journal-Courier Legacy | Obituary · Aug 24

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What Makes Woodson Unique

• Positioned in western 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.

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