Red Bud, Illinois

About Red Bud

Set in the southwestern part of Illinois, Red Bud is a small town with an estimated population of 3,763.

Officially, Red Bud is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.62 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,436 residents per square mile.

📰 Red Bud News Today

• Red Bud High School (IL) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 13
• Walter E. Wittenauer Obituary Aug 14, 2026 Pechacek Funeral Homes · Aug 14
• Walter Wittenauer Obituary (1928 - 2026) - Red Bud, IL - Belleville News-Democrat Legacy obituary · Aug 14
• Obituary information for Robert "Bobby" Cowell Leesman Funeral Homes · Jul 17
• Dylan Timothy Roy Obituary Jul 18, 2026 Quernheim Funeral Home · Jul 23

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Red Bud Unique

• The only place in America named Red Bud — 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

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Red Bud

• Tequila Mexican Restaurant
• The Burnt End

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Red Bud Area Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Red Bud

• Lincoln Park reviews ★
• Ratz Memorial City Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Red Bud

• CCSI Alternative School
• Career Center of Southern IL
• Monroe/Randolph Red Brick Sch
• Perandoe Educational Program
• Red Bud Elem School
• Red Bud High School

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Red Bud Regional Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Red Bud

🏘️ Nearby Communities