Crab Orchard, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Williamson County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
359
Population
256/sq mi density
$110,125
Median Income
$37,851 per capita
$97,900
Home Value
$158,423 Zillow
$1,400
Median Rent
13.2% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$110,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,900 home value, $1,400/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Crab Orchard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 520 ft (158 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 256/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7236°N, 88.8103°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Williamson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barkley Regional (PAH) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| 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 Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in |
Crab Orchard has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.8").