Bartelso, Illinois
Village · Population 639 · #781 in Illinois
About Bartelso
Bartelso, IL is a tiny community located in southern Illinois, home to 639 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Bartelso holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.66 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 968 residents per square mile.
📰 Bartelso News Today
- Paul C. "Pete, Pitts" Fuehne Obituary (2026) - Breese, IL - Moss Funeral Home, P.C. - Breese Legacy obituary · Jun 20
- Weekend Weather Forecast for Bartelso, Illinois 62218 - The Weather Channel | weather.com The Weather Channel · Dec 28
- Jeanne A. Varel Obituary (2026) - Bartelso, IL - Moss Funeral Home, P.C. - Breese Legacy obituary · Feb 13
- Bartelso, Illinois Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 21
- Kathleen Mary Bruno Obituary Sep 19, 2024 Nordike Funeral Home · Sep 19
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What Makes Bartelso Unique
- The only place in America named Bartelso — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏫 Schools in Bartelso
- Bartelso Elem School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)639
Rank in state#781 of 1,294
Land area0.66 sq mi
Density968/sq mi
Coordinates38.5382, -89.4615