Hartsburg, IL

Population
255
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
602 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$84,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,065/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$73,529
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Hartsburg is a quiet rural village in Logan County, home to around 260 residents. The town got its start as a railroad shipping point in the 1870s, and it has stayed true to those agricultural roots ever since. Surrounded by miles of open farmland in central Illinois, it offers a classic small-town setting where traffic is practically nonexistent and neighbors look out for one another.

Community life here largely revolves around the Hartsburg-Emden school district, which brings the village together with nearby Emden for ball games, school functions, and local gatherings. Most of the town branches off Front Street, making it easy to settle in and find your way around. For groceries, healthcare, and dining, the city of Lincoln is only about ten miles south, giving residents a peaceful home base within easy reach of everyday necessities.

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