Robson's Bridge, 1900
Wilmington’s story
Wilmington in pictures
Census counts: 213 in 1900, 91 in 2020. The archive holds 15 old photos and papers going back to 1900 and 2 maps from 1924 on.
Explore the history →WilmingtonIL
A town of 86.
Population
86
2025 Census estimate · −5.5% since 2020
Median home value
$35K
Census ACS
Household income
$74K
median
Median age
46.2
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Wilmington a good place to live?
Wilmington’s average trip to work is 50 minutes, where Illinois’ towns sit at 26 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Among 769 Illinois towns, just 1 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Wilmington. Wilmington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
86 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Wilmington: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wilmington, and how to reach them.
PowerAmeren Illinois Company16.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPatterson (Inc As Wilmington) water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Wilmington’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Illinois you can register online until 16 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereGreene County ClerkGreene County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP codes62078, 6208262078 84% · 62082 16%Census 2020
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 Wilmington.
Natural hazards
Compared with most of Illinois and the rest of the country, the FEMA risk score in Wilmington is higher
At 91 of 100, Wilmington’s FEMA risk score is above both Illinois’ towns (50 of 100) and U.S. towns (44 of 100).
91risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtCold waves
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Wilmington, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Wilmington has chilly winters and warm summers. Wilmington’s July high is 87°F.
18″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–40°
Spring43–64°
Summer64–85°
Fall45–66°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 13
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Wilmington is
Wilmington beats the Illinois average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 38% of Wilmington adults have high blood pressure.
| Wilmington | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
5 better23 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Wilmington | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.3% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.4% | 6.3% |
Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital
13.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wilmington
15pages on Wilmington
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Wilmington; the nearest are
Illinois CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Jacksonville21.5 mi$38,676 tuitionLewis and Clark Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Godfrey39.8 mi$4,340 in-state tuitionUniversity of Illinois SpringfieldUniversity or college · Public · Springfield49.4 mi$12,252 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Wilmington residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
About Wilmington
Village in Illinois, United States
Wilmington (Patterson) is a village in Greene County, Illinois, United States. The population was 91 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
Questions about Wilmington
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wilmington, IL a good place to live?
Wilmington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.