Nilwood, Illinois

About Nilwood

Set in the southwestern part of Illinois, Nilwood is a tiny community, home to 196 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Nilwood holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.47 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 417 residents per square mile.

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• Nilwood, IL Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day SpaceRef · Sep 2
• Thomas K. Shoup Obituary (2025) - Nilwood, IL - Bramley Funeral Home - Divernon Legacy | Obituary · Dec 29
• Nilwood, Illinois Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 22
• Nilwood, IL Weather Forecast AccuWeather · Jul 24
• Village of Nilwood seeks public comments for proposed water system Enquirer Democrat · Mar 23

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What Makes Nilwood Unique

• The only place in America named Nilwood — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southwestern 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 8 miles.

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