Southern View, Illinois
Southern View is a village of 1,751 people in Sangamon County, Illinois.
Why visit Southern View
Townapedia lists 37 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 47 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hoogland Center for the Arts, University of Illinois Springfield, Alvin S. Keys House and Bell Miller Apartments.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Southern View
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Southern View
Southern View is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Southern View had a population of 1,596. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Southern View, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Hoogland Center for the Arts
Cinema and theater · 3.0 mi
Performing arts center in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Museums and landmarks37
Alvin S. Keys House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Bell Miller Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Apartment building in Springfield, Illinois
Bressmer-Baker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Central Springfield Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in Springfield, Illinois, USA
Clarkson W. Freeman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Springfield, Illinois, listed on the NRHP
Cong. James M. Graham House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Dana-Thomas House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Dr. Charles Compton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Elijah Iles House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Gov. Richard Yates House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
H. P. Boult House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Heimberger House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
25 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
Washington Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Park in Springfield, Illinois
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes47
Charlie Parker's Diner
Restaurant · Western · 1.0 mi
700 West North Street, Springfield
Mo-Su 07:00-14:00
Cozy Dog Drive In
Restaurant · Hot Dog · 0.6 mi
2935 South 6th Street, Southern View
Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00
It's All About Wine
Brewery and winery · 1.4 mi
1305 Wabash Avenue, Jerome
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Antonio's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi
1013 Wabash Avenue, Springfield
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Casa Real
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
1121 Lincolnshire Boulevard, Springfield
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Golden Corral
Restaurant · American, Buffet · 0.8 mi
1038 Lejune Drive, Springfield
Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa-Su 09:00-20:00
Gyros Stop
Restaurant · Greek · 1.2 mi
2907 South MacArthur Boulevard, Jerome
Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 11:00-19:00
Hunan
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.5 mi
1333 Wabash Avenue, Springfield
Su-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Legacy Pointe Eatery
Diner · American · 1.0 mi
1130 Legacy Pointe Drive, Springfield
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
New China
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.7 mi
2801 South 6th Street, Southern View
Tu-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:30
35 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Springfield
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
3951 South MacArthur Boulevard, Springfield
Churches and places of worship18
Christ Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Shopping10
Little World International
Grocery · 1.2 mi
2936 South MacArthur Boulevard, Springfield
Gas and EV charging6
Marathon
Gas station · 0.7 mi
3801 South 6th Street Frontage Road West, Springfield
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Healthcare5
St. John's Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
1100 Lincolnshire Boulevard, Springfield
Map of Southern View
194 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 22°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 31°F | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 41°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 53°F | 5.1 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 5.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 2.9 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 33°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 24°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Springfield #2 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sangamon County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2007-02-09: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2006-03-28: Tornadoes And Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Jerome 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Leland Grove 2 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Springfield 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Grandview 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Chatham 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Rochester 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Riverton 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Sherman 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Auburn 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Divernon 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Southern View low testosterone 2026-06-27, User:Visviva, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carillon, Washington Park, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Springfield Union Station W0446, Bill Pollard ( RI-Bill at en.wikipedia ), Public domain
- St. Nicholas Hotel, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hickox Apartments, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Central Springfield Historic district, Jaknelaps, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Illinois State Capitol, Capitol Avenue and 2nd Street, Springfield, IL - 53319245695, w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Clarkson W Freeman House, Jaknelaps, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Town House Springfield IL, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Christ Episcopal Church Springfield IL, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Maid-Rite Drive Thru, Rklawton, CC BY 2.5
- Dana Thomas Windows, Traveling V at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
- Lincoln Colored Home, Salisburymistake, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Etc 450, Shadow2700 at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Alvin S. Keys House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Image The Strawbridge-Sheperd House, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elijah Iles House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bell Miller Apartments, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Image The Heimberger House, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gov. Richard Yates House Springfield Illinois, N9LXI, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Lincoln Depot August 2004, Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vachel Lindsay House, Zol87, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cong. James M. Graham House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Image The Garvey House, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Virgil Hickox House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bressmer-Baker House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Executive Mansion, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Howard K. Weber House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JLLewisHouse, Notmatisse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lincoln Home 1, Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Price-Wheeler House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dr. Charles Compton House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BoultHouse, Notmatisse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Abraham Lincoln quote Walmart, Visviva, CC0
- Woodside Township building Sangamon 2026-05-25, User:Visviva, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charlie Parkers Diner Springfield IL 2026-05-25, User:Visviva, CC BY-SA 4.0
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