Dowell, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
287
Population
736/sq mi density
$51,625
Median Income
$22,379 per capita
$42,100
Home Value
$99,592 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$51,625 median income, 14.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$42,100 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Dowell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 401 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 736/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9396°N, 89.2395°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cape Girardeau Regional (CGI) 55 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 | 32°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Dowell has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.9").