Cave-In-Rock
Village in Hardin County, Illinois
Cave-In-Rock is a village in Hardin County, Illinois, with 228 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 371 ft (113 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tolu, 5.0 miles SW.
- 228residents (2020 Census)
- 371 ftelevation · 113 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 610 / sq mipopulation density
- 62919ZIP code
About Cave-In-Rock
Cave-In-Rock is a village in Hardin County, Illinois, United States. Its principal feature and tourist attraction is nearby Cave-In-Rock, on the banks of the Ohio River. In 1816, the earliest known permanent white settlers arrived and started building a town near the cave. The town was originally known as Rock and Cave, Illinois, with a post office under this name. On October 24, 1849, the town was officially renamed Cave-In-Rock. Cave-In-Rock was incorporated as a village in 1901. The population was 228 at the 2020 census.
Beginning in the 1790s, Cave-in-Rock became a refuge stronghold for frontier outlaws, on the run from the law which included river pirates and highwaymen Samuel Mason and James Ford, tavern owner/highwayman Isaiah L. Potts, serial killers/bandits the Harpe brothers, counterfeiters Philip Alston, Peter Alston, John Duff, Eson Bixby, and the Sturdivant Gang, and the post-American Civil War bandit, Logan Belt.
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Living in Cave-In-Rock
- Median household income
- $29,250
- Median home value
- $40,000
- Median rent
- $490/mo
- Median age
- 60.6
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Cave-In-Rock had 228 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 228 |
|---|---|
| Density | 610 per sq mi (236 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cave-In-Rock at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Hardin County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 228 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.37 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4710° N, 88.1658° W |
| ZIP code | 62919 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1711826 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cave-In-Rock
- Tolu, KY5.0 mi SW
- Elizabethtown7.7 mi W
- Marion, KY10.7 mi SE
- Rosiclare10.7 mi W
- Sturgis, KY11.1 mi NE
- Carrsville, KY12.6 mi SW
- Crayne, KY13.7 mi S
- Salem, KY14.8 mi S
- Old Shawneetown15.7 mi N
- Wheatcroft, KY16.7 mi E
- Shawneetown17.0 mi N
- Junction17.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cave-In-Rock
What county is Cave-In-Rock in?
Cave-In-Rock is in Hardin County, Illinois.
What is the population of Cave-In-Rock, IL?
228 people lived in Cave-In-Rock at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cave-In-Rock, IL?
The ZIP code of Cave-In-Rock is 62919.
What is the elevation of Cave-In-Rock?
371 feet (113 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cave-In-Rock?
Tolu (5.0 mi), Elizabethtown (7.7 mi), Marion (10.7 mi), Rosiclare (10.7 mi), Sturgis (11.1 mi).
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