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Goreville, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Johnson County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,164
Population
433/sq mi density
$70,375
Median Income
$31,521 per capita
$120,700
Home Value
$198,738 Zillow
$848
Median Rent
22.6% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
138
Violent Crime/100K
551 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,375 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,700 home value, $848/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Goreville 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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 733 ft (223 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 433/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5551°N, 88.9735°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Johnson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barkley Regional (PAH) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very 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, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Goreville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (3.0").