Okawville Illinois Map

About Okawville, Illinois

Okawville is a locality in Washington County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,299. The population density is 250.2 people per km². Okawville is located at 38.4342°N, 89.5504°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62271.

Okawville rests in the broad, fertile expanse of southwestern Illinois, a landscape where the horizon stretches with the quiet dignity of cultivated fields. It lies 20.7 miles east-southeast of Shiloh, IL (from Shiloh, IL: bearing 115°T), and is situated 13.7 miles east-southeast of Mascoutah. The land here is a gently yielding prairie, a vast, green quilt stitched with the straight, purposeful lines of corn and soybean rows that shimmer under the expansive Midwestern sky. Occasional clusters of oak and hickory trees, remnants of an older wildness, punctuate the flatness, their leaves rustling secrets in the warm breeze. The air, especially in the lingering light of late afternoon, carries the subtle, earthy perfume of turned soil and ripening grain, a scent that speaks of the land's enduring generosity. This is a place woven from the threads of agricultural endeavor and the enduring spirit of its settlers. Okawville’s history is tied to the rich soil that surrounds it, a heritage that continues to define its local economy, primarily driven by farming and the businesses that support it. The town itself presents a picture of unassuming Midwestern practicality, with modest, well-kept homes and storefronts that reflect a steady, unhurried pace of life. A distinctive character emerges from the close-knit nature of its residents, a quiet pride in their heritage and a welcoming demeanor for the traveler passing through, offering a glimpse into a corner of Illinois where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of the day.

About This Okawville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Okawville, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.434216, -89.550368. 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 Okawville and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Okawville includes the ZIP code (62271), telephone area code (217), county seat of Washington County (Nashville), and school district assignment (West Washington County Community Unit 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 Okawville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.