Sciota, Illinois
Village · Population 36 · #1284 in Illinois
About Sciota
Set in the western part of Illinois, Sciota is a tiny community with an estimated population of 36.
Officially, Sciota is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.31 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 116 residents per square mile.
📰 Sciota News Today
- Schedule - West Prairie Cyclones (Sciota, IL) Basketball 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 11
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- Schedule - West Prairie/Southeastern (Sciota, IL) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 6
- Larry "Gene" Chipman Obituary (2026) - Sciota, IL - Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Homes - Blandinsville Legacy obituary · Mar 1
- Sciota, Illinois Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 22
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What Makes Sciota Unique
- The only place in America named Sciota — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- With 36 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)36
Rank in state#1284 of 1,294
Land area0.31 sq mi
Density116/sq mi
Coordinates40.5626, -90.7480