Bunker Hill, Illinois
City · Population 1,591 · #524 in Illinois
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About Bunker Hill
Bunker Hill is a small town in southwestern Illinois, home to 1,591 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Bunker Hill is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.28 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,243 residents per square mile.
📰 Bunker Hill News Today
- Staunton/Bunker Hill High School (IL) Football MaxPreps · Aug 12
- Bunker Hill Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24
- Robert Foster Obituary (2026) - Bunker Hill, IL - The Telegraph Legacy obituary · Aug 11
- Obituary for John Michael "Westy" Wesbrook williamsonfh.com · Jun 19
- Robert Foster (1944–2026) of Bunker Hill, IL | Obituary riverbender.com · Aug 10
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What Makes Bunker Hill Unique
- Positioned in southwestern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🏫 Schools in Bunker Hill
- Bunker Hill High School
- Wolf Ridge Education Center
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,591
Rank in state#524 of 1,294
Land area1.28 sq mi
Density1,243/sq mi
Coordinates39.0415, -89.9511