Murphysboro, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,804
Population
1,296/sq mi density
$42,367
Median Income
$28,303 per capita
$79,600
Home Value
$124,534 Zillow
$655
Median Rent
24.4% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
332
Violent Crime/100K
3,192 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$42,367 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,600 home value, $655/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
332 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Murphysboro 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 9.9 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 | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,296/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7672°N, 89.3324°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cape Girardeau Regional (CGI) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
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 |
Murphysboro 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").