Why visit Tilton
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails and 11 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Adams Building and Building at 210–212 West North Street.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Tilton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Tilton
Tilton is a village in Danville Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,976 at the 2000 census, down to 2,724 in 2010 and down to 2,660 in 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Tilton, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks12
Adams Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
United States historic place
Building at 210–212 West North Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Former building in Danville, Illinois, USA
Dale Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Commercial building in Danville, United States of America
Danville Branch, National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Danville Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic building in Danville, Illinois, United States
First National Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic bank building in Danville, Illinois, United States
Fischer Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Former theater in Danville, Illinois, United States
Fithian House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Holland Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic apartment complex located at 324-326 N. Vermilion St. in Danville, Illinois
Stone Arch Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Bridge in Danville, Illinois
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United States Post Office and Court House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic federal building located at 201 North Vermilion Street in Danville, Illinois
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes11
Mad Goat Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
701 South Gilbert Street, Danville
Mo-Fr 06:00-20:00; Sa 07:00-20:00
Mike's Grill
Restaurant · Burger · 0.6 mi
2006 Georgetown Road, Tilton
Steak 'n Shake
Fast food · Burger · 1.4 mi
408 South Gilbert Street, Danville
Mo-Th 10:00-00:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-02:00; Su 10:00-00:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.3 mi
501 South Gilbert Street, Danville
Mo-Th 08:00-03:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-03:30; Su 08:00-03:00
Gross Burgers
Fast food · 1.3 mi
25 Henderson Street
Mo-Sa 10:30-20:30; Su 11:00-15:00
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Healthcare1
Map of Tilton
58 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 20°F | 2.5 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 32°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 42°F | 4.5 in |
| May | 75°F | 52°F | 4.6 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 5.2 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 34°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 2.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Danville Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Vermilion County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-11-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2002-05-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding (Tornado)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Vermilion Regional Airport (DNV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Danville 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Catlin 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Oakwood 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Georgetown 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Rossville 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- St. Joseph 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Hoopeston 25 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Urbana 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Rantoul 31 mi northwest, about 49 min by car
- Champaign 33 mi west, about 54 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Empty lot at 210-212 West North Street, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fischer Theatre in Danville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Stony Creek Bridge at Danville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Postcard showing Old Soldier's Home in Danville, Illinois, USA circa 1907, The Rotograph Company, New York City, Public domain
- Vermilion County War Museum, Nyttend, Public domain
- U.S. Post Office and Courthouse in Danville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fithian House in Danville, Nyttend, Public domain
- First actionable Bank Building (Danville, Illinois), Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Front of the Adams Building in Danville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Holland Apartments in Danville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Dale Building in Danville, Nyttend, Public domain
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