South WilmingtonIL
A town of 719, settled in 1900.
Is South Wilmington a good place to live?
South Wilmington’s average commute is 32 minutes, where Illinois’ towns sit at 26 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Only 4 of the 769 Illinois towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than South Wilmington. South Wilmington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
719 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to South Wilmington: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in South Wilmington, 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 South Wilmington.
Most of South Wilmington’s workers head elsewhere: there are 0.1 jobs for each of them
Half the trips to work are shorter than 31 miles. The top destinations are Chicago (9%), Joliet (8%) and Gardner (7%). 5.7% of South Wilmington residents live below the poverty line.
| South Wilmington | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $87,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
High risk in South Wilmington, with inland flooding at the top
48% of South Wilmington’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 37%. Compared with 76% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage here is higher. Households in the town have drawn federal disaster aid in 3 declared disasters, most recently in 2013.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Expect four seasons and pleasant summers in South Wilmington
A winter brings about 23 inches of snow, with January nights at 16° and July afternoons at 85°.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy South Wilmington is
14% of adults report frequent physical distress in South Wilmington. In South Wilmington, 16% of adults smoke cigarettes, and 18% report frequent mental distress.
| South Wilmington | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | South Wilmington | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.7% | 10.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| More smokers | 16.3% | 12.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The median home in South Wilmington sells for about $210K
The share of households in South Wilmington who are owner-occupiers: 90%. The going rate for rent for South Wilmington comes to $1,277 a month.
| South Wilmington | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 90% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,277 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about South Wilmington
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of South Wilmington; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 South Wilmington residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
100% of working residents leave South Wilmington for work
Where South Wilmington’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About South Wilmington
Village in Illinois, United States
South Wilmington is a village in Grundy County, Illinois, United States. The population was 710 at the 2020 census. Although the name might indicate proximity to the city of Wilmington, South Wilmington is approximately 11 miles (18 km) southwest of Wilmington, and is separated from it by several communities, including Gardner, Braceville, Godley, and Braidwood.
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- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 585 ft
- ZIP code
- 60474
Questions about South Wilmington
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is South Wilmington, IL a good place to live?
South Wilmington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.