Breese, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Clinton County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
4,373
Population
1,638/sq mi density
$72,900
Median Income
$63,846 per capita
$204,600
Home Value
$259,328 Zillow
$771
Median Rent
25.5% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
44
Violent Crime/100K
153 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,900 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$204,600 home value, $771/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
44 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Breese enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 452 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,638/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6138°N, 89.5237°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clinton County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Louis Regional (ALN) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.4 in |
Breese has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.3").