Rantoul is a village located in Champaign County, in the state of Illinois (IL), United States. Nestled in the East North Central division of the Midwest region, it covers an area of 7.2 square miles (19.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 748 ft. With a population of approximately 12,857 residents, Rantoul offers a vibrant community life.
The town's population is composed of about 47.64% males and 52.36% females, and it has a population density of 775.83 people per square mile (685.65/km²). Rantoul lies at a latitude of 40.3 and a longitude of -88.15, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (9.5%), followed by English (7.4%), German (22.2%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 61866.