Lilbourn, Missouri

About Lilbourn

Set in the southeastern part of Missouri, Lilbourn is a tiny community with an estimated population of 913.

Lilbourn holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.95 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 961 residents per square mile.

📰 Lilbourn News Today

• Billy Gene Marion Obituary (2026) - Lilbourn MO, MO - DeLisle Funeral Home - Portageville Legacy obituary · Aug 16
• Identity of Lilbourn homicide victim released KFVS12 · May 13
• Sheriff: Teen charged after shooting that injured 12-year-old in Lilbourn, Mo. K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas · May 25
• 12-year-old injured after shots fired into Lilbourn home, sheriff says kbsi23.com · May 25
• Juvenile in custody after Lilbourn man found dead following disturbance Standard Democrat · May 8

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lilbourn Unique

• The only place in America named Lilbourn — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.

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 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lilbourn

• Freeze Queen — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Lilbourn

• LILBOURN ELEMENTARY

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Lilbourn

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