Ursa, IL

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Population
603
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
612 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$161,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$823/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$64,375
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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Located in Adams County just a short drive north of Quincy, Ursa is a quiet village with around 600 residents. It gives newcomers the peace of open countryside while keeping everyday shopping and work commutes within easy reach. The community has roots dating back to the 1820s, and it still keeps a welcoming, small-town atmosphere where neighbors know one another.

Ursa Park is the heart of local activity, equipped with ball fields, courts, and picnic shelters for weekend gatherings. Every summer, the community turns out for the annual Ursa Park Festival, which brings the town together for food stands, a car show, sports tournaments, and family entertainment. It is a relaxed, down-to-earth place to settle down in western Illinois.

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