Living in Kilbourne, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kilbourne · Census data 2020–2024
Kilbourne has 268 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $44,107 (47% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $72,500, the median rent is $775/month.
Kilbourne is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kilbourne at a glance
- Population
- 268
- Median age
- 33.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $44,107State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $72,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 72.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Kilbourne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 16.3%; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Kilbourne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kilbourne the median home value is $72,500, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 17.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $775 a month in housing costs.
Kilbourne median household income
The median household income in Kilbourne is $44,107 and the income per person is $20,587. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Kilbourne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 134
- Owner-occupied
- 72.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.8%
- Vacant
- 27.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.76
Kilbourne demographics
- Population
- 268
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 36.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 97
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kilbourne ›
Education in Kilbourne
6.5% of adults 25 and older in Kilbourne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kilbourne
- Unemployment rate
- 16.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 94.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Kilbourne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilbourne | 268 | $44,107 | $72,500 | $775 |
| Oakford | 191 | $65,000 | $100,600 | $838 |
| Bath | 224 | $47,500 | $63,200 | $835 |
| Havana | 2,989 | $41,184 | $95,300 | $625 |
| Chandlerville | 534 | $44,375 | $68,800 | $1,005 |
| Easton | 285 | $61,250 | $81,700 | $759 |
| Petersburg | 2,341 | $56,458 | $177,700 | $653 |
| Lake Petersburg | 928 | $144,375 | $338,700 | — |
| Tallula | 494 | $69,167 | $94,500 | $1,028 |
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What is the median household income in Kilbourne, IL?
The median household income in Kilbourne is $44,107, 47% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kilbourne?
The median home value in Kilbourne is $72,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Kilbourne?
The median gross rent in Kilbourne is $775 per month, about 17.1% of household income.
Is Kilbourne, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 16.3%; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
What is the median age in Kilbourne?
The median age in Kilbourne is 33.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Kilbourne?
The average commute to work in Kilbourne is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kilbourne?
The unemployment rate in Kilbourne is 16.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kilbourne?
6.5% of adults in Kilbourne have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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