Oak Grove Illinois Map

About Oak Grove, Illinois

Oak Grove is a locality in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 277. The population density is 196.6 people per km². Oak Grove is located at 41.4106°N, 90.5707°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61264.

Oak Grove lies in a place where the land begins to soften its edges, the rolling hills of western Illinois giving way to a gentler, more settled terrain. It lies 6.8 miles south of Rock Island, IL (from Rock Island, IL: bearing 177°T), and is situated 7.8 miles south of Davenport. Here, the sky feels vast, an endless canvas above fields of corn and soy that stretch towards a horizon punctuated by the occasional cluster of mature oaks, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers against the blue. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, earthy sweetness, a perfume of sun-baked soil and ripening grain that speaks of the deep, agricultural heart of the region. It’s a landscape that invites contemplation, where the quiet industry of nature mirrors the steady, unassuming pace of life in Oak Grove itself. The history of Oak Grove is deeply rooted in the fertile ground it occupies, a testament to the enduring appeal of the Mississippi River Valley for those seeking a life tied to the land. Early settlers, drawn by the rich loam and abundant waterways, established farms and small businesses, laying the foundation for a community that has always valued hard work and self-reliance. The local economy still largely hums with agricultural pursuits, though the echoes of a more industrial past can be felt in the sturdy, functional architecture of some of the older buildings. While no single towering landmark defines Oak Grove, the collective character of its well-maintained homes and the quiet hum of its main street, particularly on a Saturday morning, offers its own distinct charm, a sense of enduring presence in the heartland.

About This Oak Grove Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oak Grove, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.410589, -90.570691. 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 Oak Grove and Rock Island County.

Detailed location data for Oak Grove includes the ZIP code (62618), telephone area code (312, 773, 847, 224), county seat of Rock Island County (Rock Island), and school district assignment (Sherrard Community Unit School District 200). 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 Oak Grove is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.