Tower Hill, IL

Population
473
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
660 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$68,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$783/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$53,352
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Tower Hill is a quiet, easygoing village in Shelby County where life moves at a relaxed pace. Surrounded by central Illinois farmland, it gives you that true small-town feel where neighbors wave as they drive by and the streets stay peaceful day and night. While the community itself is small and primarily residential, its spot along Route 16 keeps you connected. Most residents make the quick ten-minute drive east to Shelbyville or west to Pana for grocery runs, schools, healthcare, and local dining.

If you are thinking about moving here, Tower Hill offers plenty of space and affordable living with great outdoor recreation nearby. Lake Shelbyville sits just down the road, making it easy to spend weekends boating, fishing, or camping. It is a simple, friendly place to settle down if you want wide-open Midwestern skies and a tight-knit rural setting while still keeping everyday conveniences close to home.

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