Ursa, Illinois

About Ursa

Set in the western part of Illinois, Ursa is a tiny community, home to 588 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Ursa is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.69 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 852 residents per square mile.

📰 Ursa News Today

• Community honors beloved Ursa, Illinois, mail carrier with ‘Booty Bows’ WGEM · Jun 28
• Lisa C. Rust Obituary Mar 12, 2026 J. Otto Funeral Homes · Mar 12
• Nancy Ruth Crow Obituary Apr 24, 2026 Printy Funeral Home · Apr 24
• Nellie Barnes Obituary Nov 30, 2006 - Jernigan Jernigan - Warren Funeral Home · May 29
• Jane Deloris "Janie" Bryson Obituary (1951 - 2026) - Ursa, IL - WGEM Legacy obituary · Aug 10

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What Makes Ursa Unique

• The only place in America named Ursa — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in western 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.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Ag Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ursa

• Ursa Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Ursa

🏘️ Nearby Communities