Grand Tower, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
551
Population
441/sq mi density
$59,375
Median Income
$23,409 per capita
$24,500
Home Value
$158,805 Zillow
$700
Median Rent
44.2% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$24,500 home value, $700/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Grand Tower enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 362 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 441/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6417°N, 89.5067°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cape Girardeau Regional (CGI) 31 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 | 33°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in |
Grand Tower has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.8").