Located in Western Illinois, along the Missouri border, Pike is a rural county with just over 16,000 residents. Just 2 hours north of St. Louis and an hour and 15 minutes west of Springfield, Pike County offers residents quiet, country living with convenient access to the metropolitan amenities. While we might be best known by outsiders for our whitetail deer hunting, you’ll find there’s a lot more to love about this county, including our rich heritage, abundant natural resources, and small town charm. We welcome you to browse around and learn more about living in, working in, and visiting our beautiful county!