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Mount Erie, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Edwards County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
133
Population
350/sq mi density
$28,750
Median Income
$20,641 per capita
$90,700
Home Value
$138,110 Zillow
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
431
Violent Crime/100K
2,311 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$90,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
431 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Erie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 516 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 350/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5146°N, 88.2324°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Edwards County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.6 / 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 High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in |
Mount Erie has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.4").