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Metropolis, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Massac County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
5,898
Population
980/sq mi density
$51,548
Median Income
$26,948 per capita
$93,700
Home Value
$120,935 Zillow
$748
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
551
Violent Crime/100K
4,427 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$51,548 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,700 home value, $748/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
551 violent crimes/100K (45% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Metropolis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 339 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 980/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1496°N, 88.6874°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Massac County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barkley Regional (PAH) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 4.6 in |
Metropolis has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.2").