Kilbourne, Illinois
Village · Population 259 · #1048 in Illinois
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About Kilbourne
Kilbourne is a tiny community in western Illinois, home to 259 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Kilbourne is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.89 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 291 residents per square mile.
📰 Kilbourne News Today
- William Ostermeyer Obituary (1945 - 2026) - Kilbourne, IL - Rapid City Journal Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- William L. "Bill" Ostermeyer Obituary (2026) - Kilbourne, IL - Hurley Funeral Home-Havana Legacy obituary · Aug 6
- Kenneth E. Krause - View Obituary & Service Information - Hurley Funeral Home Hurley Funeral Home - Havana, IL · Sep 16
- Kilbourne, IL Weather Radar AccuWeather · Jul 26
- Kilbourne, Illinois Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 20
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What Makes Kilbourne Unique
- Positioned in western 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kilbourne
- Sand Prairie-Scrub Oak · Nature reserve reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)259
Rank in state#1048 of 1,294
Land area0.89 sq mi
Density291/sq mi
Coordinates40.1519, -90.0115