Catlin, Illinois

About Catlin

Catlin is a small town in eastern Illinois, home to 1,919 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Catlin is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.85 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,258 residents per square mile.

📰 Catlin News Today

• Terry Dolan Obituary Jul 24, 2026 Robison Chapel · Jul 24
• David Ray Weaver Obituary Feb 9, 2026 Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center · Feb 9
• Catlin woman pleads guilty to helping produce, sell animal crush videos wandtv.com · Apr 15
• UPDATE: Catlin boil order lifted, Village Clerk says WCIA.com · Jan 12
• Joanne Jumps Obituary Aug 5, 2026 Robison Chapel · Aug 5

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Catlin Unique

• The only place in America named Catlin — 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 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Catlin

• Pizza Time — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Catlin Heritage Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Catlin

• Catlin Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Catlin

• Salt Fork High School
• Salt Fork North Elementary School

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Catlin

🏘️ Nearby Communities