Cruse, Illinois
Cruse: a city in Clay County, Illinois
About
Cruse is a city located in the county of Clay in the U.S. state of Illinois.
Quick Facts about Cruse
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Clay County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.8217,-88.6778 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 01:07:10 (10th June 2026) |
| Weather | 91℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Cruse is located at 38°49'18"N 88°40'40"W (38.8217100, -88.6778300).
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Weather
91°F
Sunny
8 to 15 mph SW
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Cruse, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145707 | Olney Central College | Olney (IL) | 62450 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Cruse, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Cruse.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Farina Post Office | Farina (IL) | 62838 |
Other cities in Clay County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clay County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Flora | 4,831 | City in Illinois |
| Louisville | 1,087 | Village in Illinois |
| Clay City | 898 | Township in Clay County, Illinois |
| Xenia | 371 | Village in Clay County, Illinois |
| Bible Grove | 320 | Township in Clay County, Illinois |
| Hoosier | 313 | Township in Clay County, Illinois |
| Oskaloosa | 308 | Township in Clay County, Illinois |
| Iola | 134 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Sailor Springs | 91 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |