Cambria, Illinois

About Cambria

Set in the southern part of Illinois, Cambria is a small town, home to 1,793 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Cambria is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.42 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,263 residents per square mile.

📰 Cambria News Today

• ISP confirms investigation of ‘an allegation’ involving Cambria’s top cop The Daily Egyptian · Apr 28
• Michael Owen Marks Obituary (2026) - Cambria, IL - Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home - Carterville Legacy obituary · Jun 24
• Baseball Set to Play Cambria Classic at U.S. Bank Stadium Southern Illinois University Athletics · Mar 5
• Cambria Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
• Cambria trustees appoint William Lo village president Southern Illinoisan · Jul 13

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What Makes Cambria Unique

• 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

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cambria

• Cambria City Park reviews ★

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⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Cambria

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