Hicks, Illinois facts for kids
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Hicks, Illinois
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 Hicks, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Hicks, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Hardin |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 424981 |
Hicks is a small place in Hardin County, Illinois, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes or buildings that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county.
About Hicks, Illinois
Hicks is located in the southern part of Illinois. It sits north of two other towns, Rosiclare and Elizabethtown. The area around Hicks is mostly rural.
Location and Geography
Hicks is found in Hardin County. This county is known for its beautiful natural areas. The elevation of Hicks is about 554 feet (169 meters) above sea level. This means it is not very high up.
Time Zone
Like many places in the central United States, Hicks is in the Central Time Zone. During most of the year, it uses Central Standard Time (CST). This is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-6). In the summer, it switches to Central Daylight Time (CDT). This is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5).
