- Located along IL 149 northwest of Herrin near
the Jackson and Franklin County lines and next to Bush
- Latitude: 37°49'59" N (+37.8331)
- Longitude: 89°08'34" W (-89.1428)
- Elevation: 390 feet above sea level
- Civil township: Blairsville
- Land area: 0.86 square miles (551.0 acres)
As the crow flies, Hurst is...
| Year | Population | Percent change |
|---|
| 1990 | 842 | -- |
| 2000 | 805 | -4.4% |