Hindsboro, Illinois
Village · Population 273 · #1030 in Illinois
About Hindsboro
Hindsboro is a tiny community in eastern Illinois with an estimated population of 273.
Hindsboro holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.27 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,011 residents per square mile.
📰 Hindsboro News Today
- Travis Whitmore Obituary (2025) - Arcola, IL - Edwards Funeral Home - Arcola Legacy obituary · Nov 18
- Steve Arthur Obit Newspapers.com · Mar 5
- Phyllis Fasking Obituary (1939 - 2025) - Princeton, IL - Bureau County Republican Legacy obituary · Jan 3
- Kim Duchnowski Obituary (1957 - 2016) - Hindsboro, IL - Ann Arbor News MLive.com · Nov 18
- Barbara Goodrich Obituary Jun 14, 2020 Stauffer Funeral Homes · Jun 14
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What Makes Hindsboro Unique
- The only place in America named Hindsboro — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.27 sq mi.
- Positioned in eastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)273
Rank in state#1030 of 1,294
Land area0.27 sq mi
Density1,011/sq mi
Coordinates39.6848, -88.1347