Osco Illinois Map

About Osco, Illinois

Osco is a locality in Henry County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 74. The population density is 94.9 people per km². Osco is located at 41.3478°N, 90.2804°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61274.

Osco rests in a broad, open expanse of Henry County, where the land itself seems to exhale. It lies 16.4 miles south-east of Moline, IL (from Moline, IL: bearing 132°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-west of Geneseo. Gentle hills, softened by the passage of seasons, roll out towards a horizon that often appears boundless, a pale blue wash against the deeper indigo of a coming dusk. The air here carries the clean, mineral scent of fertile soil, a palpable presence that clings to the wind. In summer, the fields shimmer with a golden haze of ripening corn, the stalks standing tall and sentinel-like, their leaves rustling with a dry, papery whisper. In the quieter moments, one can almost feel the immense, slow turning of the earth beneath. The story of Osco is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet perseverance of its people and the fertile land they tend. Agriculture has long been the lifeblood, with generations of families cultivating the rich black soil that yields abundant crops, a testament to the region’s agricultural prowess. The local economy, while modest, thrives on this deep connection to the land, and the quiet hum of tractors often punctuates the day. Though Osco may not boast bustling avenues or famous landmarks, its character is defined by a steadfast simplicity, a place where the rhythm of life is dictated by the changing seasons and the enduring strength of community.

About This Osco Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Osco, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.347813, -90.280401. 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 Osco and Henry County.

Detailed location data for Osco includes the ZIP code (61274), telephone area code (847, 224), county seat of Henry County (Cambridge), and school district assignment (Orion Community Unit School District 223). 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 Osco is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.