Kempton, Illinois

About Kempton

Kempton, IL is a tiny community located in eastern Illinois with an estimated population of 177.

Kempton holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.17 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,041 residents per square mile.

📰 Kempton News Today

• William Smith Obituary Jan 27, 2018 - Nelson-Doran Funeral Home Nelson-Doran Funeral Home · Aug 8
• Richard Von Qualen Obituary (1942 - 2026) - Kempton, IL - Daily Journal Legacy obituary · Jul 22
• Obituary for Sheila Kay (Edwards) Landin Harvey Anderson & Johnson Funeral Home · Jun 29
• Gloria Clodi Obituary (1943 - 2026) - Manteno, IL - Daily Journal Legacy obituary · Aug 5
• Merlin Thorndyke Obituary (2026) - Washington, IL - Mason-White Funeral Home - Washington Legacy obituary · Jul 20

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What Makes Kempton Unique

• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.17 sq mi.
• Positioned in eastern 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.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🏫 Schools in Kempton

• Tri Point Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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