Hurst, Illinois facts for kids
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Hurst, Illinois
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Location of Hurst in Williamson County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Williamson |
| Founded | 1903 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 764 |
| • Density | 861.33/sq mi (332.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
62949
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-36815 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394459 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Hurst, Illinois |
Hurst is a small city in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 764 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.
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History of Hurst, Illinois
Hurst was started in 1903. It began as a stop along a railway line called the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway. This railway helped connect Hurst to other towns like De Soto.
How Hurst Got Its Name
A man named Thomas Philip Russell gave some land for the new city. He first wanted to name it "Russell" after his own family. But there was already another place in Illinois with that name. So, he decided to name it after his friend, William Charles Hurst. William Hurst was a railroad official who often visited Thomas Russell's home.
Geography of Hurst
Hurst is located in southern Illinois. Its exact location is 37°49′57″N 89°8′40″W / 37.83250°N 89.14444°W. This helps people find it on a map.
Land and Water Area
According to information from 2010, Hurst covers a total area of about 0.86 square miles (2.23 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 99.77%, is land. A very small part, about 0.23%, is water.
Population Changes in Hurst
The number of people living in Hurst has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 325 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,222 | 276.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,123 | −8.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,012 | −9.9% | |
| 1950 | 858 | −15.2% | |
| 1960 | 863 | 0.6% | |
| 1970 | 934 | 8.2% | |
| 1980 | 938 | 0.4% | |
| 1990 | 842 | −10.2% | |
| 2000 | 805 | −4.4% | |
| 2010 | 795 | −1.2% | |
| 2020 | 764 | −3.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 805 people living in Hurst. These people lived in 360 homes. About 29% of these homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Hurst was 36 years old.
Emergency Services in Hurst
Hurst has important emergency services to keep its citizens safe. These include fire and ambulance services.
Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Teams
The Fire Chief in Hurst is Tom Gottschalk. The ambulance director is Gregory Parker. Both the fire and ambulance services in Hurst are run by volunteers. This means people from the community give their time to help others during emergencies.
Education and Community Life
Hurst is a small community with a focus on local life.
Churches and Schools
There is one church in Hurst, which is a Christian church located on Russell Street. For education, students from Hurst attend schools in Herrin Unit 4. This is because the local Hurst-Bush Community Grade School closed in 1996. The community high school also closed earlier, in 1966.
See also
In Spanish: Hurst (Illinois) para niños
