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Kempton, IL

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Population
176
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
733 ft
Median Home Value
$67,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$963/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$81,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Kempton

Tucked away in the quiet farmland of northern Ford County, Kempton is a peaceful central Illinois village where life moves at an easy, unhurried pace. Surrounded by open skies and cornfields, this tiny community of around two hundred residents offers genuine small-town privacy and a neighborly atmosphere. While it feels pleasantly secluded, regional hubs like Pontiac and Kankakee are still within an easy drive for shopping and healthcare. If you are looking for simple country living, wide-open space, and a quiet place to settle down, Kempton fits the bill.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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