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Population
198
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
667 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$47,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$46,771
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Nilwood

Nilwood is a quiet village in Macoupin County, settled along Illinois Route 4 about eleven miles northeast of Carlinville. It offers a calm, rural lifestyle with plenty of open space and a friendly, close-knit neighborhood feel. With Route 4 running right through town, residents have a quick and easy drive to nearby Girard, Carlinville, and Springfield for shopping, schools, and everyday essentials.

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Lower FEMA County Wildfire Risk IndexA95.9ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA95.2ratingRegional Finance & Insurance Industry HubA95.0rating

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