Welcome to Kampsville ...
The village of Kampsville is located in Calhoun County<1>.
The pronunciation of Kampsville: KAMPS-vil<2>
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Kampsville has a population of 304 people<3> (see below for details).
Kampsville is 440 feet [134 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Kampsville lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Kampsville: (618)
The ZIP code for Kampsville: 62053<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Kampsville had an population of 304 people. This is a decrease of 7.32% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 0.66% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Kampsville had a population of 328 people (which is 6.45% of the total population of Calhoun County). This makes Kampsville the county's 2nd most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 328 people, the population of Kampsville increased 8.61% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 302 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Kampsville.
Communities near Kampsville ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Kampsville.
- Jerseyville
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jerseyville have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jerseyville
- Jerseyville is located in Jersey County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,111 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jerseyville <7>
- Carrollton
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carrollton have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carrollton
- Carrollton is located in Greene County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,352 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carrollton <7>
- White Hall
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Hall
- White Hall is located in Greene County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,269 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White Hall <7>
- Elsberry
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elsberry have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elsberry
- Elsberry is located in Lincoln County (MO)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,098 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elsberry <7>
- Roodhouse
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roodhouse
- Roodhouse is located in Greene County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,646 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roodhouse <7>
- Pleasant Hill
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
- Pleasant Hill is located in Pike County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 903 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pleasant Hill <7>
- Hardin
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hardin have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardin
- Hardin is located in Calhoun County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 881 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hardin <7>
- Clarksville
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarksville have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarksville
- Clarksville is located in Pike County (MO)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 434 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clarksville <7>
- Kane
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kane have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kane
- Kane is located in Greene County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 396 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kane <7>
- Nebo
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nebo
- Nebo is located in Pike County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 323 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nebo <7>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Kampsville. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Kampsville.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Kampsville. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Kampsville.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Kampsville. See our Newspapers Page for Kampsville.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Kampsville ...
Looking for more information about Kampsville? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Kampsville, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Kampsville.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Kampsville. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Illinois' counties, including Calhoun, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Kampsville. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Kampsville. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Kampsville - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a village (such as Kampsville). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Kampsville or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |