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Makanda, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Union County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
550
Population
104/sq mi density
$72,083
Median Income
$56,225 per capita
$241,300
Home Value
$188,579 Zillow
$911
Median Rent
16.9% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
177
Violent Crime/100K
1,062 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
177 violent crimes/100K
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 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. The area receives 11.4 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 Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in |
Makanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (3.0").