Personal loans in Kilbourne, LA

With an estimated 332 residents, Kilbourne is the 237th-largest of 302 places in Louisiana. A 2020-to-2023 comparison shows Kilbourne down by about 4.9%.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

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Personal loans in Kilbourne are mostly unsecured, so the APR reflects how a lender reads your credit — not the city's 332 population. Lenders active in Kilbourne report to a Louisiana supervisor, identified in the sourced rows below. Pull your credit reports and line up at least three offers before you apply from Kilbourne. A larger market lies at Eudora, AR about 9 miles away.

The Kilbourne data picture

Kilbourne is a small community; the notes below cover its population profile and the statewide rules that apply.

Population: about 332, ranked 237th of 302 places in Louisiana (Census Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate).
Population trend: A drop of about 4.9% from 2020 to 2023.
Absolute change: 17 residents lost between 2020 and 2023.
Size percentile: Kilbourne's 332 people outrank roughly 22% of the places in Louisiana.
Land and density: 1.4 square miles of land carry roughly 240 residents per square mile.
Land area: Kilbourne covers 1.4 square miles, the 228th-largest area among Louisiana's 302 places.
Share of state population: Kilbourne's 332 residents are about 0.0% of Louisiana.
National rank: Kilbourne is 14,767th of 19,457 places nationwide.
Growth rank: Kilbourne's 2020-to-2023 change ranks 241st of 302 places in Louisiana.
Against the state trend: Kilbourne's 4.9% change compares with a Louisiana average of -2.1% across its 302 places.
Density rank: Kilbourne is the 226th most densely settled place in Louisiana.
Density in context: Kilbourne's 240 people per square mile sit against a Louisiana median of 534.
Location: it lies at 32.9972, -91.3139 in the Census Gazetteer.
Nearest larger cities: Eudora (9 mi); Oak Grove (10 mi); Lake Providence (16 mi); Wilmot (16 mi); Mayersville (17 mi). Any of them may have more branches, but statewide rules and your credit still set the price.
Smaller places close by: Forest (15 mi); Parkdale (16 mi); Pioneer (19 mi).
Within a 50-mile radius: 17 smaller Census places.
Larger places within 100 miles: 143.

How personal loans work in Kilbourne

A Kilbourne personal loan is an installment loan: a lump sum, then fixed monthly payments over a set term, priced off your credit rather than its 332 residents. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Kilbourne's rank of 237th in Louisiana: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Kilbourne loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

Kilbourne in state context

Kilbourne is the 237th-largest of 302 Census places in Louisiana and contains about 0.0% of the state's people. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Kilbourne ranks 241st of 302 in Louisiana (about the 20th percentile). At about 240 people per square mile, Kilbourne is the 226th most densely settled place in Louisiana. Between 2020 and 2023 the count changed by roughly 17 residents.

How lenders reach Kilbourne

Kilbourne is lightly settled, with about 240 people per square mile and 30 larger places within 50 miles. A Louisiana licence lets a lender serve Kilbourne without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 332 residents are offered. The nearest bigger place is Eudora, AR about 9 miles away.

How Louisiana law applies in Kilbourne

These are Louisiana's sourced lending facts as they reach Kilbourne's 332 residents; the state has no city-level rate rule.

Rule	Detail	Source
State lending regulator	Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions (OFI), Non-Depository Division Source says: "OFI is responsible for the supervision of various entities which provide financial services to the citizens of the State of Louisiana."	Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions as of 2026-09-16
Payday lending status	Legal and licensed — deferred presentment and small loans ($350 or less, 60 days or less) under OFI-issued licenses Source says: "Persons who make loans of $350 or less for a term of 60 days or less."	Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensing	Consumer loan license required from OFI before making consumer loans Source says: "Persons who wish to engage in the business of making consumer loans must hold a consumer loan license issued by this Office"	Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions as of 2026-09-16

Before you apply in Kilbourne

Complete these steps first when you borrow in Kilbourne (332 residents):

Pull your credit reports first and correct any error before a lender sees the file.
Test your amount and term in the personal loan calculator first.
Gather at least three pre-qualified offers and line up the APR, not the headline rate.
Make sure the lender appears in the Louisiana regulator's licence list.
Weigh a shorter term's higher payment against the interest it saves.
Keep the amount to the expense; an approval is not a reason to take more.
Be clear on what the loan is for and how it gets repaid.

None of these steps is Kilbourne-specific: the same Louisiana licensing and disclosure rules reach all 332 residents.

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Common questions

What are my options in Kilbourne if my credit is poor?

Borrowing is still possible, but expect a higher APR and a smaller approved amount. Lenders that accept lower scores hold statewide licences, so what is open to you in Kilbourne is the same as anywhere in Louisiana.

What loan size can I expect in Kilbourne?

Most personal loans sit somewhere between $1,000 and $50,000, though the figure you are approved for turns on the lender, your income and your credit. Model the monthly payment first with our personal loan calculator.

Do I have to pledge anything to borrow in Kilbourne?

For an unsecured personal loan, no — there is nothing to pledge. A secured loan, such as home equity or one secured by a vehicle, does require collateral, and default puts that asset at risk.

Does comparing loans in Kilbourne cost me credit score points?

Not during pre-qualification, which normally uses a soft pull and leaves your score alone. Submitting a full application triggers a hard inquiry, which can trim a few points briefly.

Nearby places

Eudora, AR — population 1,601
Oak Grove, LA — population 1,371
Forest, LA — population 286
Lake Providence, LA — population 3,194
Parkdale, AR — population 170
Wilmot, AR — population 395
Mayersville, MS — population 407
Pioneer, LA — population 149