Silvis, Illinois

Silvis, Illinois
Silvis, Illinois welcome sign
Silvis, Illinois welcome sign
Flag of Silvis, Illinois
Official logo of Silvis, Illinois
Motto: 
A City of Progress
Location of Silvis in Rock Island County, Illinois.
Location of Silvis in Rock Island County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 41°29′52″N 90°24′37″W / 41.49778°N 90.41028°W / 41.49778; -90.41028
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyRock Island
Founded1906
Area
 • Total
4.29 sq mi (11.10 km2)
 • Land4.29 sq mi (11.10 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
689 ft (210 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
8,003
 • Density1,870/sq mi (721/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
61282
Area code309
FIPS code17-69979
GNIS feature ID2395890
Websitewww.silvisil.org
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Silvis is a city in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. It is part of a larger metropolitan area known as the Quad Cities. The Quad Cities Metropolitan Area is situated across four counties in Illinois and Iowa. It is located four miles (6.4 km) from the interchange of I-80 and I-88, 165 miles (266 km) west of Chicago, and 165 miles (266 km) east of Des Moines. It sits next to East Moline and Moline.

As of the 2020 census, Silvis had a population of 8,003.

Silvis is near two major medical centers, including a critical access center. Silvis also has two community college districts, a liberal arts college, a public university auxiliary campus, two private universities, and two extension services in the area.