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Blairsville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County

3.1 /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 305 sunny days/yr
35 Violent Crime/100K 1,121 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K
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 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation401 ft (122 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density276/sq mi
Coordinates37.8105°N, 89.1238°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportCape Girardeau Regional (CGI)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 11.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.6 / 100
Community Resilience65.2 / 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)

Earthquake History

198 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 130 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 85 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 131 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 122 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 50 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 130 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 104 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 132 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 108 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 126 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 116 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 131 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 99 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 62 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 129 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 103 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 105 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 67 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 130 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

542 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 67 fatalities, 1,001 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 32 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 78 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 74 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 44 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 64 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 61 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 75 km 1
May 29, 1982 EF4 1 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 52 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 34 km 11
May 26, 2024 EF3 27 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 96 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 82 km 3
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 77 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 52 km 1
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 69 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 50 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,286 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 68 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 15 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 49 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 49 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 65 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 64 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 57 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 68 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 64 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 64 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 66 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 69 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 68 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 16 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 59 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 59 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 68 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 28 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 67 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 28 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in

Blairsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.8").

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