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Campbell HillIL

A town of 308, settled in 1876.

Is Campbell Hill a good place to live?

92% of households own their home in Campbell Hill, above both Illinois’ towns (75%) and U.S. towns (73%). Campbell Hill has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

308 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

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Getting set up

Moving to Campbell Hill: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Campbell Hill, and how to reach them.

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PowerAmeren Illinois Company16.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCampbell Hill water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Campbell Hill’s trash rules yet
SchoolsTrico Community Unit School District 176Which school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Illinois you can register online until 16 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.gov
Who runs elections hereJackson County ClerkJackson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6291662916 100%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Campbell Hill.

Housing

The typical home in Campbell Hill is valued at about $164K

The typical Campbell Hill home is worth about $164,000, up 5.3% in a year, 45% below the Illinois typical home. Campbell Hill’s median rent is $850 a month, where Illinois’ towns sit at $1,129 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month.

$164KZillow home value

Typical home value

Campbell Hill$164K
Illinois$296K
+5.3%
value change, 1 year

Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center

Natural hazards

Earthquakes leads a high hazard risk in Campbell Hill

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.

78risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
78High riskLowerHigher
EarthquakesInland floodingStrong wind

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Who lives here

Fewer young adults than Illinois overall

Adults 18 to 34 are 13% of residents (23% statewide); people 65 and older are 26% of residents (17% statewide). 31% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 38% across Illinois.

42.2median age · IL 39
Campbell HillIllinois townsU.S. towns
Median age42.2 years40.7 years40.5 years
Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+31%29%29%
Campbell HillIllinoisUnited States

Ages · share of residents

Education · adults 25 and older

No diploma8%
High school28%
Some college24%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate12%

Women and men · all residents

56% women, 44% men

About 79 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±5.4 points). Across Illinois, 50.6% of residents are women.

Ages and education in Campbell Hill
Campbell HillILU.S.
Under 1015.2%11.5%11.6%
10 to 176.7%10.4%10.3%
18 to 247.9%9.1%9.1%
25 to 344.6%13.6%13.7%
35 to 4418.9%13.3%13.2%
45 to 5410.1%12.4%12.2%
55 to 6410.7%12.8%12.7%
65 to 7418%10%10.2%
75 and older7.9%7%7%
No diploma7.8%9.5%10.4%
High school27.8%25.1%26%
Some college23.9%19.2%19.1%
Associate’s10%8.3%8.8%
Bachelor’s18.3%22.6%21.6%
Graduate12.2%15.3%14.1%

U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points

Climate

In Campbell Hill, expect four seasons and hot summers

Campbell Hill has chilly winters and warm summers. The July high in Campbell Hill is 88°F.

7″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter26–44°
Spring45–67°
Summer66–87°
Fall46–69°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 12
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Work & commute

Most working residents commute out of Campbell Hill

Most working residents leave Campbell Hill for work: only 2% work in town. Campbell Hill’s average trip to work is 29 minutes. The top destinations are Carbondale (11%), Murphysboro (7%) and Bradley Township (6%).

2%work in town
Campbell HillIllinois townsU.S. towns
Working residents who work in town1.8%8.3%8%
Average trip to work29 minutes26 minutes25 minutes
Median household income$69,000$83,000$80,000
Below the poverty line8%8.4%9.6%

Where working residents work

In Campbell Hill2%
Carbondale11%
Murphysboro7%
Bradley Township6%
Ora Township6%
19 mi
median commute distance
102
jobs based in Campbell Hill
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Health

How healthy Campbell Hill is

Campbell Hill beats the Illinois average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10. 15% of adults report frequent physical distress in Campbell Hill.

Campbell HillIllinois townsU.S. towns
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)15%13%14%
Obesity (CDC PLACES)40%37%35%
Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES)16%13%14%
Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES)18%17%17%
32 measures vs. Illinois
1 better21 too close to call10 worse
What stands outCampbell HillIL
More adults screened for colon cancer65.3%60.2%
More older adults who have lost all their teeth18.8%10.3%
Pinckneyville Community Hospital
13.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Campbell Hill

17pages on Campbell Hill
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Campbell Hill; the nearest are

Famous people from Campbell Hill

3 notable people were born in Campbell Hill.

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About Campbell Hill

Village in Illinois, United States

Campbell Hill is a village in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 309 at the 2020 census.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area
0.4 sq mi
ZIP code
62916

Questions about Campbell Hill

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Campbell Hill, IL a good place to live?

Campbell Hill has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

What is Campbell Hill, IL known for?

3 notable people were born here, including Bucky Bockhorn and Kent E. Keller.