Living in Kampsville, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kampsville · Census data 2020–2024
Kampsville has 264 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $61,875 (26% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $86,300, the median rent is $594/month.
Kampsville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kampsville at a glance
- Population
- 264
- Median age
- 39.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $61,875State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $86,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $594/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 69.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.8%
- Average commute
- 49 min
Is Kampsville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 49 minutes; unemployment of 12.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Kampsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kampsville the median home value is $86,300, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $594 per month, which is 13.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $938 a month in housing costs.
Kampsville median household income
The median household income in Kampsville is $61,875 and the income per person is $29,555. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Kampsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 164
- Owner-occupied
- 69.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.8%
- Vacant
- 60.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 3.94
60.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Kampsville has many vacation and second homes.
Kampsville demographics
- Population
- 264
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 8.7%
- Households
- 65
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kampsville ›
Education in Kampsville
2.8% of adults 25 and older in Kampsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kampsville
- Unemployment rate
- 12.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 49 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 82.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Kampsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kampsville | 264 | $61,875 | $86,300 | $594 |
| Eldred | 172 | $80,417 | $80,000 | $605 |
| Hardin | 663 | $88,875 | $89,000 | $476 |
| Carrollton | 2,479 | $60,455 | $114,000 | $779 |
| Elsberry | 1,870 | $49,760 | $139,000 | $865 |
| Nebo | 266 | $44,625 | $46,200 | $950 |
| Fieldon | 200 | $61,667 | $91,300 | — |
| White Hall | 2,257 | $55,054 | $63,800 | $644 |
| Kane | 201 | $54,375 | $80,600 | $858 |
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What is the median household income in Kampsville, IL?
The median household income in Kampsville is $61,875, 26% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kampsville?
The median home value in Kampsville is $86,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Kampsville?
The median gross rent in Kampsville is $594 per month, about 13.1% of household income.
Is Kampsville, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.7%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 49 minutes; unemployment of 12.6%.
What is the median age in Kampsville?
The median age in Kampsville is 39.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Kampsville?
The average commute to work in Kampsville is 49 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kampsville?
The unemployment rate in Kampsville is 12.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kampsville?
2.8% of adults in Kampsville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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