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Virgil, IL
Village in Kane County, Illinois.
Population
312
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
143
ZIP codes
0
Virgil and its ZIP codes
Virgil at a glance
- Virgil is 38% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Virgil, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kane County. PPP loans are for Virgil.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,029
213,552 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,927
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.36B
FY 2026, $6,498 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Virgil, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,079
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
634
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 13°F
37.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Virgil, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Virgil
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lily LakeVillage | 2.9 mi | 2.7 |
| BurlingtonVillage | 4.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Maple ParkVillage | 4.8 mi | 2.3 |
| ElburnVillage | 5.8 mi | 3.8 |
| Campton HillsVillage | 6.5 mi | 16.9 |
| SycamoreCity | 8 mi | 10.1 |
| KanevilleVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.3 |
| CortlandTown | 8.6 mi | 3.6 |
| Pingree GroveVillage | 10 mi | 4 |
| HampshireVillage | 11 mi | 10 |
| GenevaCity | 11 mi | 10.1 |
| South ElginVillage | 12 mi | 7.3 |
| DeKalbCity | 12 mi | 17.5 |
| St. CharlesCity | 12 mi | 14.5 |
| GenoaCity | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| PrestburyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Virgil, IL in?
- Virgil is in Kane County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Virgil, IL?
- About 312 people live in Virgil, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Virgil?
- Nearby places include Lily Lake (2.9 mi), Burlington (4.5 mi), Maple Park (4.8 mi), Elburn (5.8 mi), Campton Hills (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023