About Kingston
Set in the western part of Illinois, Kingston is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Kingston is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.21 square miles.
📰 Kingston News Today
- Richard Raute Obituary (2026) - Kingston, IL - Affordable Cremation and Funeral Service - Belvidere Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Genoa-Kingston High School (IL) Football MaxPreps · Aug 7
- Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Turning Point USA's Erika Kirk visit Genoa-Kingston High School Northern Public Radio · Feb 5
- John Ackerman Obituary (1957 - 2016) - Kingston, IL - The MidWeek News Legacy obituary · Aug 11
- UH's Kingston Flemings, Illinois' Keaton Wagler lead Sweet 16 clash Alton Telegraph · Mar 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Kingston Unique
- One of 21 places in the US named Kingston — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.21 sq mi.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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 6 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kingston
- Siloam Springs State Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area0.21 sq mi
Coordinates39.8195, -91.0270