Elbow, Illinois
Elbow: a city in Richland County, Illinois.
About
Elbow is a city located in the county of Richland in the U.S. state of Illinois.
Quick Facts about Elbow
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Richland County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.6423,-88.1217 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:09:54 (7th November 2026) |
| Weather | 30℉ Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Elbow is located at 38°38'32"N 88°7'18"W (38.6422700, -88.1217100).
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Weather
30°F
Clear
1 to 5 mph NNW
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 30. North northwest wind 1 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Elbow, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145707 | Olney Central College | Olney (IL) | 62450 |
| 403469 | Frontier Community College | Fairfield (IL) | 62837 |
| 403487 | Wabash Valley College | Mount Carmel (IL) | 62863 |
| 152628 | Vincennes Beauty College | Vincennes (IN) | 47591 |
| 152637 | Vincennes University | Vincennes (IN) | 47591 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Elbow, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Elbow.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Post Office | Calhoun (IL) | 62419 |
Other cities in Richland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Richland County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Olney | 8,667 | City in Richland County, Illinois, United States of America |