Kirkwood, Illinois
Village · Population 648 · #775 in Illinois
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About Kirkwood
Set in the western part of Illinois, Kirkwood is a tiny community with an estimated population of 648.
Kirkwood holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.94 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 689 residents per square mile.
📰 Kirkwood News Today
- Martin "Marty" P. Holford Obituary May 17, 2026 McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory · May 17
- Western Illinois farmers discuss fear, financial losses after livestock attacks WQAD · May 27
- Obituary information for Kevin Terpening - Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes · Feb 23
- UPDATE: Victims identified in fatal Warren County crash OurQuadCities · Jun 7
- Fatal crash leaves 3 dead in Kirkwood, Illinois; Illinois State Police say WGEM · Jun 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Kirkwood 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)648
Rank in state#775 of 1,294
Land area0.94 sq mi
Density689/sq mi
Coordinates40.8678, -90.7483