Casey, Illinois
City in Illinois, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Casey, Illinois?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Casey (pronounced KAY-zee[5]) is a city in Clark and Cumberland counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 2,404 at the 2020 census.
Quick Facts Country, State ...
Casey | |
---|---|
Nickname: a Small Town with a Big Heart[1] | |
Coordinates: 39°18′11″N 87°59′23″W[2] | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
Counties | Clark, Cumberland |
Townships | Casey, Union |
Government | |
• Mayor | Nik Groothuis[3] |
Area | |
• Total | 2.64 sq mi (6.83 km2) |
• Land | 2.62 sq mi (6.79 km2) |
• Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 2,404 |
• Density | 916.86/sq mi (353.96/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 62420 |
Area code | 217 |
FIPS code | 17-11618 |
GNIS feature ID | 2393765[2] |
Wikimedia Commons | Casey, Illinois |
Website | http://www.cityofcaseyil.org/ |
Close
The Cumberland County portion of Casey is part of the Charleston–Mattoon Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Casey is the home to several Guinness World Record constructions - super-sized items in the form of outdoor sculptures—including the Wind Chime, Rocking Chair, Knitting Needles, Crochet Hook, Pitchfork, Golf Tee, Yardstick, Wooden Token, Dutch Wooden Shoes, Mailbox, Pencil and Birdcage.