Kildeer Illinois Map

About Kildeer, Illinois

Kildeer is a locality in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,292. The population density is 375.0 people per km². Kildeer is located at 42.1706°N, 88.0479°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60047.

Kildeer rests within the gently undulating terrain of northeastern Illinois, an inland landscape shaped by ancient glaciers and the slow work of wind and water. It lies 3.0 miles southeast of Lake Zurich, IL (from Lake Zurich, IL: bearing 128°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north of Schaumburg. The land here is a study in subtle contours, a place where broad expanses of open fields, some cultivated and some left to the wild, give way to stands of trees that dot the horizon. The quality of light, particularly in the late afternoon, can soften the edges of the world, casting long shadows and imbuing the air with a hushed stillness. The nearby Red Pond, a quiet body of water, reflects the vast Illinois sky, offering a tranquil counterpoint to the open prairie. The Buffalo Creek, a modest waterway, meanders through the region, its presence felt more in the verdant growth along its banks than in any dramatic rush of current. The economic character of Kildeer has evolved from its agricultural roots, with much of the land now dedicated to residential development and the services that support it. The Village Of Lake Zurich Open Space offers a nearby natural respite, a place for quiet contemplation or gentle recreation, representing a commitment to preserving pockets of green within the developing suburban fabric. The spirit of Kildeer today is one of quiet growth and community building, a place where the enduring rhythms of the Midwest are still perceptible beneath the surface of modern life, a subtle echo of the prairie that once dominated this terrain.

About This Kildeer Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kildeer, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.170581, -88.047853. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Kildeer and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Kildeer includes the ZIP code (60047), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of Lake County (Waukegan), and school district assignment (Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Kildeer is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.