Ashmore, Illinois
Village · Population 627 · #785 in Illinois
About Ashmore
Set in the eastern part of Illinois, Ashmore is a tiny community, home to 627 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Ashmore is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.81 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 774 residents per square mile.
📰 Ashmore News Today
- Ashmore Estates building damaged by storms wandtv.com · Jun 18
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Ashmore, Illinois 61912 The Weather Channel · Feb 20
- Madonna Coffey Obituary (1933 - 2026) - Charleston, IL - Journal Gazette & Times-Courier Legacy obituary · Mar 27
- Obituary information for Robert "Bob" Lee Bayes - Lockart-Green Funeral Homes Lockart-Green Funeral Homes · Dec 17
- Paul L. Stephens Obituary | Schilling Funeral Home | Mattoon, IL Tribute Archive · Jun 29
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What Makes Ashmore Unique
- The only place in America named Ashmore — 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🏫 Schools in Ashmore
- Ashmore Elem School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)627
Rank in state#785 of 1,294
Land area0.81 sq mi
Density774/sq mi
Coordinates39.5306, -88.0201