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Grayville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Wabash County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,515 Population 711/sq mi density
$47,308 Median Income $25,054 per capita
$76,000 Home Value $97,540 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
448 Violent Crime/100K 2,111 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$47,308 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $700/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
448 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Grayville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. The area receives 11.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation425 ft (130 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density711/sq mi
Coordinates38.2551°N, 87.9969°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWabash County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 11.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.6 / 100
Community Resilience56.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

78 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 24 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 25 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 35 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 144 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 24 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 45 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 132 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 76 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 20 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 137 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 24 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 59 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 24 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 145 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 122 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 39 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 26 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 25 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 126 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

513 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 866 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 85 km 8
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 41 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 54 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 81 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 51 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 31 km 0
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 95 km 1
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 38 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 72 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 17 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 71 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 90 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 51 km 24
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 65 km 1
Jan 3, 2000 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GAP VIEW RX (1,575 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 90 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 77 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 100 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 92 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 74 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 78 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 92 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 92 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 92 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 73 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 78 km
2021 ONE HORSE GAP RX 865 92 km
2019 HARRIS BRANCH RX 716 81 km
2010 ONE HORSE GAP 687 90 km
2013 UNNAMED 651 97 km
2021 UNNAMED 629 85 km
2024 WAR BLUFF RX 607 99 km
2022 HARTS CREEK RX 599 86 km
2024 GIBBONS CREEK RX 579 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (19°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.9 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in

Grayville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.7").

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