Riley, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Riley, Illinois
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 Riley, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Riley, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | McHenry |
| Township | Riley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10 |
| • Density | 56.50/sq mi (21.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 423120 |
Riley is a very small community in Illinois, United States. It is located in McHenry County. Riley is not a city with its own government. Instead, it is called a "census-designated place." This means the government counts the people living there for official records. In 2020, only 10 people lived in Riley. The community sits about 807 feet (246 m) above sea level.
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Where is Riley Located?
Riley is found in Riley Township. It is at the place where Anthony Road and Riley Road meet. Anthony Road runs from east to west. Riley Road goes from north to south.
Local Waterways and Post Office
A stream called Coon Creek flows west of Riley. Another smaller branch of Coon Creek is to the north. The people in Riley get their mail through the Marengo, Illinois 60152 post office.
Who Lives in Riley?
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| 2020 | 10 | — | |
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Riley was first counted as a "census-designated place" in the 2020 U.S. Census. This was the first time it was officially listed this way.
Population Breakdown in 2020
In 2020, the U.S. Census counted 10 people living in Riley. Most of the people were White. There was also one person who identified as being of two or more races. One person was of Hispanic or Latino background.
What to See in Riley
Even though Riley is small, it has a few important places.
Community Buildings and Memorials
- Riley Community Consolidated (K-8) School, District #18: This is a school for kids from kindergarten to 8th grade. It is located at 9406 Riley Road.
- Riley Center Memorial Cemetery: This is a cemetery where people from the community are buried.
- Old Riley Township Hall: This building used to be where local government meetings were held.
- Riley Township War Memorial: This memorial honors people from the township who served in wars.
