Blairsville, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
279
Population
276/sq mi density
$73,077
Median Income
$48,534 per capita
$143,800
Home Value
$182,711 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,077 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,800 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Blairsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 401 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 276/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8105°N, 89.1238°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cape Girardeau Regional (CGI) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in |
Blairsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.6").