Cobden, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Union County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,064
Population
872/sq mi density
$42,250
Median Income
$28,749 per capita
$106,400
Home Value
$198,297 Zillow
59°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$42,250 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,400 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Cobden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 601 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 872/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5333°N, 89.2544°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cape Girardeau Regional (CGI) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in |
Cobden has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.2").