West Rural Hill, Illinois facts for kids
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West Rural Hill, Illinois
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 West Rural Hill, Illinois
Location in Illinois
West Rural Hill, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Hamilton |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 423302 |
West Rural Hill is a small place in Hamilton County, Illinois, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is not an official city or town with its own local government.
West Rural Hill: A Quiet Community
West Rural Hill is a peaceful area. It is located about 5 miles (8 kilometers) northeast of a town called Thompsonville. People who live here are part of the larger Hamilton County.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes or buildings. These places are not part of a city or town that has its own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government usually provides services like roads and police. This is different from a city, which has its own local rules and services. West Rural Hill is one such community in Illinois.
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