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Tilden
A village of 750 people in Illinois
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Living in Tilden
Work & commute in Tilden
Full picture →Most working residents leave Tilden for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Sparta (13%), Red Bud (6%) and Belleville (3%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
Sparta
13%Red Bud
6%Belleville
3%St. Louis, MO
3%Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Tilden →
Health in Tilden
Compared with Illinois
14worse than IL
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Sparta Community HospitalSparta · 6.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Sihf Healthcare - Red BudRed Bud · 16.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Tilden · CMS · HRSAHealth in Tilden →
Natural hazards in Tilden
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.
🏚️ Earthquakes🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Tilden →
Climate in Tilden
Full climate →Tilden has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
43° / 26°Winter
67° / 45°Spring
87° / 66°Summer
69° / 46°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Tilden →
Tilden’s library
Library details →Tilden Public Library381 Butler Street
Fine-free16 hrs a week
IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Tilden Public Library →
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