Claremont, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lawrence County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
147
Population
186/sq mi density
$38,250
Median Income
$25,545 per capita
$46,500
Home Value
$186,839 Zillow
$765
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$38,250 median income, 20.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$46,500 home value, $765/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Claremont experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 508 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 186/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7176°N, 87.9729°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in |
Claremont has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.6").