Kampsville, Illinois
Village · Population 292 · #1015 in Illinois
About Kampsville
Kampsville is a tiny community in southwestern Illinois with an estimated population of 292.
Kampsville holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.02 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 286 residents per square mile.
📰 Kampsville News Today
- Katherine Fletcher (1958–2026) of Kampsville, IL | Obituary RiverBender.com · May 4
- Brent Laux Obituary (2026) - Kampsville, IL - The Telegraph Legacy obituary · Feb 11
- You Can Sleep and Feed Animals at This Airbnb in Illinois Only In Your State · Oct 20
- Mickey Blumenberg (1948–2026) of Kampsville, IL | Obituary RiverBender.com · Feb 24
- Kampsville, Illinois Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Kampsville Unique
- The only place in America named Kampsville — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern 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 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Kampsville
- Louie's Kampsville Inn — regional
- The Kampsville Landing — regional
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Center for American Archeology Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)292
Rank in state#1015 of 1,294
Land area1.02 sq mi
Density286/sq mi
Coordinates39.2972, -90.6129