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Illinois-Iowa, Keithsburg quadrangle, 1941
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About Keithsburg
City in Illinois, United StatesKeithsburg is a city in Mercer County, Illinois, United States, on the Mississippi River. The population was 550 at the 2020 census, down from 609 in 2010. It was named for Robert Keith, a pioneer settler. Due to a flood in 1993, there isn't much to do in Keithsburg. Some of the things that are still in use today include, a bar/restaurant named “The Eagles Nest”, and one or two playgrounds.
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Housing in Keithsburg
The median sale price was $16,000 in April 2026.
Work & commute in Keithsburg
Full picture →Most working residents leave Keithsburg for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Aledo (21%), Muscatine (15%) and Rock Island (4%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
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Natural hazards in Keithsburg
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 82% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Keithsburg
Full climate →Keithsburg has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 20 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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