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New Grand Chain, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Pulaski County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
144
Population
138/sq mi density
$31,250
Median Income
$28,121 per capita
$52,500
Home Value
$74,104 Zillow
$494
Median Rent
14.6% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
138
Violent Crime/100K
551 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$31,250 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,500 home value, $494/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
New Grand Chain enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 383 ft (117 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2564°N, 89.0186°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pulaski County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cairo Regional (CIR) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in |
New Grand Chain has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.1").