Cities & Towns in Jackson County, IL
Jackson County, county in Illinois, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 56,675 inhabitants. The county was created 208 years ago in 1816. Its county seat is Murphysboro.
There are 16 city/town in Jackson County, IL. The largest city of Jackson County is Carbondale with a population of 25,036. Other cities include, Murphysboro population 7,384, De Soto population 1,503, Elkville population 864, Sand Ridge population 761
Carbondale
Carbondale, City in Illinois, USA
Murphysboro
Murphysboro, Town in Illinois
De Soto
De Soto, Village in Illinois, United States
Jackson County is located in southern Illinois between St. Louis and Paducah. The county has around 60,000 residents. Here are some of the notable cities and towns in Jackson County:
Murphysboro serves as the county seat and largest city in Jackson County with around 8,000 residents. Located along the Big Muddy River, Murphysboro has antique shops and restaurants downtown. The city hosts the annual Apple Festival.
Carbondale is home to Southern Illinois University and has around 25,000 residents. The college town has a vibrant music and arts scene. Carbondale hosts events like the Lights Fantastic Parade.
Ava is a small town in western Jackson County with around 600 residents. The rural farming village has historic brick buildings downtown and a winery.
Grand Tower is a village along the Mississippi River in southern Jackson County. With around 600 residents, the town has river views and a small historical museum.
Gorham is located in northwest Jackson County and has around 1,600 residents. The village has antique shops, a railroad museum, and hosts a Catfish Tournament.
Overall, Jackson County has a mix of college town culture in Carbondale and historic small towns along the rivers and rural farming communities. The area provides outdoor recreation and festivals celebrating the region's heritage.
All Jackson County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Ava | City in Illinois | 610 |
| Campbell Hill | Town | 310 |
| Carbondale | City in Illinois, USA | 25,036 |
| De Soto | Village in Illinois, United States | 1,503 |
| Degognia | Township in Jackson County, Illinois | 141 |
| Dowell | Village in Jackson County, Illinois, USA | 385 |
| Elkville | City in Illinois, United States of America | 864 |
| Gorham | Village in Jackson County, Illinois, United States | 219 |
| Grand Tower | City in Jackson County, Illinois, USA | 560 |
| Harrison | Census-designated place in Jackson County, Illinois, USA | 639 |
| Makanda | City in Illinois, United States of America | 529 |
| Murphysboro | Town in Illinois | 7,384 |
| Pomona | Township of Illinois | 755 |
| Sand Ridge | Human settlement in United States of America | 761 |
| Vergennes | City in Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America | 279 |
| West Point | City in Illinois, United States of America | 165 |
