Bone Gap, Illinois
Village · Population 177 · #1128 in Illinois
About Bone Gap
Set in the southeastern part of Illinois, Bone Gap is a tiny community counting 177 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Bone Gap is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.58 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 305 residents per square mile.
📰 Bone Gap News Today
- Eleanor Marie Case Ephraim Obituary Jan 6, 2026 Meridith Funeral Home, P.C. · Jan 6
- Bone Gap, IL Weather Radar WeatherBug · Sep 14
- Darla Wells Obituary (2026) - Bone Gap, IL - Ziemer Funeral Home - East Chapel Legacy obituary · Jul 17
- Willard "Bill" Gainer Obituary Dec 4, 2025 Meridith Funeral Home, P.C. · Dec 4
- David Allen Harms - Bone Gap, IL Samaritan's Purse · Feb 4
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What Makes Bone Gap Unique
- The only place in America named Bone Gap — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)177
Rank in state#1128 of 1,294
Land area0.58 sq mi
Density305/sq mi
Coordinates38.4449, -87.9976