Mount Erie, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Edwards County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
133
Population
350/sq mi density
$28,750
Median Income
$20,641 per capita
$90,700
Home Value
$138,110 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good 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
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Erie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
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
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 | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in |
Mount Erie has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.6").