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Kibbie, Illinois
Kibbie, Illinois is located in Illinois
Kibbie, Illinois
Kibbie, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Kibbie, Illinois is located in the United States
Kibbie, Illinois
Kibbie, Illinois
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Crawford
Elevation
502 ft (153 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 618
GNIS feature ID 422875

Kibbie is a small place in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it is managed by the larger Crawford County government.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a group of homes or buildings that are not part of an official city or town. They do not have their own mayor or town council. Services like roads and police are usually handled by the county.

Life in Kibbie

Kibbie is located in Illinois, a state in the central United States. It is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) north-northwest of a town called Oblong. This tells us it is likely a quiet, rural area.

Location Details

Kibbie sits at an elevation of 502 feet (about 153 meters) above sea level. Its exact location can be found using coordinates: 39°04′11″N (north) and 87°56′17″W (west). These numbers help pinpoint its spot on a map.

Time Zone and Area Code

People in Kibbie use the Central Time Zone (CST). During part of the year, they switch to Central Daylight Time (CDT). This is a common practice to make better use of daylight. The phone area code for Kibbie and nearby places is 618.

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