About Hurst
Set in the southern part of Illinois, Hurst is a tiny community counting 750 people who proudly call it home.
Hurst holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.89 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 843 residents per square mile.
📰 Hurst News Today
- Obituary for Edward Hurst Barkley Funeral Chapels · Apr 27
- Frank Janik Obituary (2026) - Hurst, IL - Southern Cremation and Burial Services Legacy obituary · Aug 7
- Brian Hurst Obituary - Wilmette, IL Dignity Memorial · Mar 19
- Loraine C. "Cy" Hurst Obituary Dec 19, 2025 Trimble Funeral Home & Crematory · Dec 19
- Obituary for Terry W. Trumpinski hurstfuneralhomes.com · May 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Hurst 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Hurst
- Loudeans Bar & Grill
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Hurst
- Hurst City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeCity
Population (2024)750
Rank in state#730 of 1,294
Land area0.89 sq mi
Density843/sq mi
Coordinates37.8370, -89.1474