Keyesport Illinois with Carlyle Lake filling, c. 1968
Keyesport’s story
179 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1968.
- 1847Keyesport is settled
KeyesportIL
A town of 404, settled in 1847.
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown · Public domain
Population
404
2025 Census estimate · −1.2% since 2020
Typical home
$119K
+13.1% in a year
Household income
$47K
median
Median age
42.7
years
Jobs based here
18
A commuter town
Is Keyesport a good place to live?
26% of residents live below the poverty line in Keyesport, where Illinois’ towns sit at 8.4% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Of the 769 Illinois towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Keyesport. Keyesport has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
404 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Keyesport: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Keyesport, and how to reach them.
PowerAmeren Illinois Company16.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterKeyesport water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Keyesport’s trash rules yet
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.govWho runs elections hereBond County ClerkBond County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6225362253 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 Keyesport.
Housing
In Keyesport, the median rent runs lower than in the typical Illinois or U.S. town
Keyesport’s median rent is $622 a month, below both Illinois’ towns ($1,129 a month) and U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). Typical home values rose 13% in the year to September 2026.
$119KZillow home value
| Keyesport | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $622 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 77% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Keyesport$119K
Illinois$296K
+13.1%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Keyesport stands out in Illinois and nationally: a smaller share of its working residents work locally
0.7% of Keyesport working residents work locally. The top destinations are Greenville (13%), Carlyle (8%) and Breese (6%). The median household income in Keyesport is $47,000.
1%work in town
| Keyesport | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.7% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Keyesport1%
Greenville13%
Carlyle8%
Breese6%
Springfield4%
26 mi
median commute distance
18
jobs based in Keyesport
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Keyesport
Keyesport has chilly winters and warm summers. Keyesport’s July high is 88°F.
12″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–42°
Spring44–66°
Summer65–86°
Fall46–68°
Oct 29
typical first frost
Apr 6
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Keyesport faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.
64risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Keyesport is
Keyesport beats the Illinois average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 39% of adults have obesity in Keyesport.
| Keyesport | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 35% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
5 better18 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Keyesport | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19% | 10.3% |
HSHS Holy Family Hospital
13.1 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 Keyesport
17pages on Keyesport
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Keyesport
Greenville UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Greenville12.5 mi$32,200 tuitionKaskaskia CollegeCommunity college · Public · Centralia13.4 mi$4,800 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Keyesport residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Keyesport for work
Where Keyesport’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
18jobs based in Keyesport
1%of working residents work in town
26 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Keyesport
Village in Illinois, United States
Keyesport is a village in Bond and Clinton counties, Illinois, United States. The population was 406 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1887
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- ZIP code
- 62253
Questions about Keyesport
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Keyesport, IL a good place to live?
Keyesport has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Keyesport, IL known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Frank Harter and Wilbur Clark.