Makanda, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Union County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
550
Population
104/sq mi density
$72,083
Median Income
$56,225 per capita
$241,300
Home Value
$197,646 Zillow
$911
Median Rent
16.9% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$241,300 home value, $911/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Makanda 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 44.0 inches. The area receives 11.4 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 | 647 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6203°N, 89.2371°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cape Girardeau Regional (CGI) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
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) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in |
Makanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.6").