Florence Illinois Map

About Florence, Illinois

Florence is a locality in Pike County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 14. The population density is 42.3 people per km². Florence is located at 39.6273°N, 90.6107°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62363.

Florence rests in a broad, fertile valley, where the land gently slopes toward the Illinois River, its waters a constant, murmuring presence. It lies 47.5 miles east-south-east of Quincy, IL (from Quincy, IL: bearing 116°T), and is situated 8.2 miles west of Winchester. The terrain here is a soft quilt of agricultural fields, stitched with the dark green of timber, and punctuated by the occasional weathered barn or silo that stands sentinel against the vast, often pale blue sky. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, washes over the landscape with a honeyed quality, illuminating the dust motes dancing above the unpaved lane leading into the heart of Florence. The air carries the earthy scent of turned soil and the faint, sweet perfume of ripening corn, a testament to the enduring agricultural character of this place. This quiet corner of Pike County, Florence, has long been defined by its proximity to the Illinois River, a lifeblood for commerce and connection since its early days as a steamboat landing. The river's ebb and flow shaped its economy, fostering a reliance on farming, particularly grain and livestock, that persists to this day. While the bustling days of paddlewheelers have long since passed into memory, the river still offers its bounty, and the rhythm of planting and harvest dictates the pace of life in Florence. One might still catch the distant hum of barges moving downstream, a low, steady thrum that underscores the enduring link between this small community and the great waterway that has always been its neighbor.

About This Florence Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Florence, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.627269, -90.610682. 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 Florence and Pike County.

Detailed location data for Florence includes the ZIP code (61032), telephone area code (847, 224, 217), county seat of Pike County (Pittsfield), and school district assignment (Pikeland Community Unit School District 10). 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 Florence is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.