Paradise, Illinois

Paradise: unincorporated community in Illinois

About

Paradise is a city located in the county of Coles in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,351. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,293 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Paradise

Population 1,293 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Illinois (United States)
County Coles County
Different from Paradise
Latitude & Longitude 39.4103,-88.4367
Altitude 2,218 feet / 676 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 20:59:10 (22nd April 2026)
Population growth -4.49% (2010-2020)
Weather 76℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Paradise is located at 39°24'37"N 88°26'12"W (39.4103100, -88.4367200).

Paradise map

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Weather

76°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
10 mph WSW Wednesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 1...

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Paradise decreased by 4.49% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,351 - census
2011 1,344 -0.52% estimation process
2012 1,340 -0.3% estimation process
2013 1,340 0% estimation process
2014 1,332 -0.6% estimation process
2015 1,331 -0.08% estimation process
2016 1,326 -0.38% estimation process
2017 1,316 -0.76% estimation process
2018 1,306 -0.77% estimation process
2019 1,302 -0.31% estimation process
2020 1,293 -0.7% estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Paradise, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
146506 Lake Land College Mattoon (IL) 61938

Nearby Transit Stations (8)

Rail and bus stations connected to Paradise, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
MAT Mattoon station 1718 Broadway Ave. RAIL
EFG Effingham 401 West National Ave. RAIL
CHM Illinois Terminal 45 East University Ave. RAIL
RTL Rantoul West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. RAIL
DVI Danville, Illinois 379 Lynch Road BUS

Closest post offices linked to Paradise.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Trilla Post Office Trilla (IL) 62469

Other places with the same name (7)

  • Paradise, Nevada town in Nevada, USA with a population of 223,167 people.
  • Paradise, Michigan unincorporated community in Whitefish Township, Chippewa County, Michigan, USA with a population of 5,176 people.
  • Paradise, California city in Butte County, California with a population of 4,329 people.
  • Paradise, Pennsylvania census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 4,151 people.
  • Paradise, Utah town in Cache County, Utah, United States with a population of 1,056 people.
  • Paradise, Texas city in Wise County, Texas, United States with a population of 594 people.
  • Paradise, Kansas city in Kansas with a population of 48 people.

Other cities in Coles County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Coles County , IL.

City Name Population Title
Charleston 20,034 City in Illinois
Mattoon 17,513 City in Illinois
Hutton 879 Unincorporated community in Illinois
Ashmore 740 Township in Coles County, Illinois
Embarrass 559 Unincorporated community in Illinois
Humboldt 414 Village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America
Lerna 274 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Oakland 127 City in Coles County, Illinois, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Paradise distances to largest Illinois cities