Griggsville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Pike County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,272 Population 1,146/sq mi density
$37,457 Median Income $22,649 per capita
$84,400 Home Value $107,933 Zillow
$556 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$37,457 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,400 home value, $556/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Griggsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation693 ft (211 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density1,146/sq mi
Coordinates39.7078°N, 90.7276°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPike County County
Nearest AirportQuincy Regional-Baldwin Field (UIN)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 15.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.01"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.03"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.9 / 100
Community Resilience54.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 102 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 133 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 138 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 144 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 88 km
Jan 15, 1998 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

493 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 8 fatalities, 333 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 13, 1995 EF4 82 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 88 km 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 83 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 92 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 94 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 86 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 59 km 1
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 82 km 0
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 90 km 0
Sep 30, 1973 EF3 61 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 96 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 63 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.1 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.9 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.3 in

Griggsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (2.0").

View full weather details →