KilbourneIL
A town of 256.
Is Kilbourne a good place to live?
6.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Kilbourne, where Illinois’ towns sit at 29% and U.S. towns at 29%. Kilbourne has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
256 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Kilbourne: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Kilbourne, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Kilbourne.
Kilbourne has a very high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Kilbourne’s FEMA risk score is 81 of 100. Expected losses in Kilbourne break down as 58% from inland flooding and 12% from drought.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The median household income in Kilbourne is lower than in the typical Illinois or U.S. town
Half commute less than 30 miles. Among residents in Kilbourne, 16% live below the poverty line, against 8.4% in Illinois’ towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. For Kilbourne, the typical journey to work is 31 minutes. The top destinations are Springfield (19%), Havana (18%) and Beardstown (4%).
| Kilbourne | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.2% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Kilbourne: four seasons and pleasant summers
The peak summer temperature in Kilbourne is 86°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Kilbourne is
Nearly two in five adults have high blood pressure in Kilbourne. Against the Illinois average, Kilbourne comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 10.
| Kilbourne | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Kilbourne | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.3% | 6.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Lincoln Tomb and 11 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Kilbourne. Close and well known come first.
Big draw30 mi LandmarkLincoln Tomb
31 mi National Historic SiteLincoln Home National Historic Site124K visitors a year
15 mi MuseumLincoln's New Salem
15 mi MuseumDickson Mounds31 mi National MonumentSpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
31 mi MuseumOld State Capitol State Historic SitePhoto credits
Lincoln Tomb: David Jones, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Lincoln Home National Historic Site: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lincoln's New Salem: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Dickson Mounds: MattHucke, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Old State Capitol State Historic Site: Shadow2700 at en.wikipedia, Public domain
Everything we know about Kilbourne
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Kilbourne; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Kilbourne residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
99% of working residents leave Kilbourne for work
Where Kilbourne’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Kilbourne
Village in Illinois, United States
Kilbourne is a village in Mason County, Illinois, United States. The population was 265 at the 2020 census, down from 302 in 2010.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 493 ft
- ZIP code
- 62655
Questions about Kilbourne
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Kilbourne, IL a good place to live?
Kilbourne has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.