Scales MoundIllinois
Scales Mound is a village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. The population was 436 at the 2020 census..
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About Scales Mound
Scales Mound, IL is a tiny community located in northwestern Illinois with an estimated population of 419.
Officially, Scales Mound is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.63 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 665 residents per square mile.
What Makes Scales Mound Unique
- The only place in America named Scales Mound — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern 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 7 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Scales Mound
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Scales Mound
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Carr Road Tunnel · Attraction
- Culvert Road Tunnel · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Scales Mound
- Scales Mound Elem School
- Scales Mound High School
- Scales Mound Jr High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.