Wadsworth, Illinois

Wadsworth, Illinois
Approaching Wadsworth
Motto: 
"The Village of Country Living"
Location of Wadsworth in Lake County, Illinois.
Coordinates: 42°25′37″N 87°55′17″W / 42.42694°N 87.92139°W / 42.42694; -87.92139
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyLake
Area
 • Total
9.93 sq mi (25.73 km2)
 • Land9.85 sq mi (25.50 km2)
 • Water0.089 sq mi (0.23 km2)
Elevation
722 ft (220 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
3,517
 • Density357.3/sq mi (137.94/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
60083
Area code847
FIPS code17-78370
GNIS feature ID2400079
Websitewww.villageofwadsworth.org

Wadsworth is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 3,517. It is named after E. S. Wadsworth, who was a major stockholder for the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, which passes through the village.