Ramsey, Illinois
Village · Population 895 · #684 in Illinois
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About Ramsey
Ramsey is a tiny community in southern Illinois, home to 895 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Ramsey is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.11 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 806 residents per square mile.
📰 Ramsey News Today
- Hans Christian vandaliaradio.com · Jun 19
- Kenneth Steven Lay Obituary (2026) - Ramsey, IL - Miller Funeral Homes - Ramsey Legacy obituary · Apr 6
- Ramsey Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Ryder Joseph "RJ" Stock Obituary Nov 6, 2025 Howe and Yockey Funeral Homes · Nov 6
- Dennis "Steve" Ramsey Obituary Sep 26, 2025 Wilson's Funeral Home | Ava, IL · Sep 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ramsey 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ramsey
- Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Ramsey
- Ramsey Elem School
- Ramsey High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)895
Rank in state#684 of 1,294
Land area1.11 sq mi
Density806/sq mi
Coordinates39.1457, -89.1103