Carrollton Illinois Map

About Carrollton, Illinois

Carrollton is a locality in Greene County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,479. The population density is 513.1 people per km². Carrollton is located at 39.3023°N, 90.4071°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62016.

Carrollton sits at a gentle elevation, its landscape a subtle interplay of rolling farmland and the occasional stand of mature oak and maple trees that punctuate the horizon. It lies 30.9 miles north-north-west of Alton, IL (from Alton, IL: bearing 337°T), and is situated 9.3 miles south of White Hall. The soil here, a rich, dark loam, yields generously to the agricultural pursuits that have long defined this stretch of Greene County. The air, especially in the late afternoon, often carries the faint, earthy scent of freshly tilled earth, mingling with the sweet perfume of ripening corn or soybeans. Streets wind with a quiet deliberateness, lined with homes whose porches seem to invite a moment of repose, their paint weathered by seasons of sun and rain, reflecting the steady, enduring character of the place. The history of Carrollton is deeply entwined with the fertile lands that surround it, its founding a testament to the agricultural promise of the region. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and access to nascent trade routes, established a community that has since cultivated a quiet prosperity. The local economy remains anchored in agriculture, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels, their silos reaching towards the vast Illinois sky, symbols of the bounty harvested year after year. While not a hub of industry, Carrollton possesses a distinct character, a sense of place forged by generations of farmers and families who have built their lives on the land, fostering a deep connection to the seasons and the enduring rhythms of rural existence.

About This Carrollton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Carrollton, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.302269, -90.407063. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Carrollton and Greene County.

Detailed location data for Carrollton includes the ZIP code (62016), telephone area code (309), county seat of Greene County (Carrollton), and school district assignment (Carrollton Community Unit School District 1). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Carrollton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.