Kilbourne, Illinois

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.

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• Kilbourne, IL Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day SpaceRef · Sep 2
• William Ostermeyer Obituary (1945 - 2026) - Kilbourne, IL - Rapid City Journal Legacy | Obituary · Aug 13
• Daniel A. Mapes Obituary (2026) - Kilbourne, IL - Shawgo Memorial Home - Astoria Legacy | Obituary · Aug 21
• Kilbourne, Illinois Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 20
• Kilbourne, IL Weather Radar AccuWeather · Jul 26

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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.

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