Cambria, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,271
Population
895/sq mi density
$51,042
Median Income
$35,107 per capita
$140,100
Home Value
$182,711 Zillow
$973
Median Rent
23.2% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,042 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,100 home value, $973/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cambria 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 | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 895/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7794°N, 89.1194°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cape Girardeau Regional (CGI) 48 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 |
Cambria 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").