Hume, Illinois

About Hume

Hume, IL is a tiny community located in eastern Illinois, home to 313 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Hume is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.57 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 549 residents per square mile.

📰 Hume News Today

• Michael Lee "Mike" Hume Obituary (2026) - Belleville, IL - Kurrus Funeral Home - Belleville Legacy obituary · Jun 16
• Kathy Hume | Obituaries AdVantageNews.com · Apr 7
• Amy S. (Horton) Hume Obituary | Kruger Coan Pape Funeral Home | Danville, IL Tribute Archive · Dec 4
• 3 Broken Ribs, Bruised Liver, 2 Black Eyes For Channahon Woman, 74, Run Over In Joliet Walmart Parking Lot Patch · Oct 15
• Kathy D. Hume Obituary (2026) - Edwardsville, IL - Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory - Granite City Legacy obituary · Apr 7

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What Makes Hume Unique

• Positioned in eastern 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 7 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hume

• Hume Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Hume

• Shiloh Elementary School
• Shiloh High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Hume

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