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Grand Tower, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County
2.4
/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
55°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
177
Violent Crime/100K
1,062 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$24,500 home value, $700/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
177 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Grand Tower experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Grand Tower has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.7").