Palestine, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Crawford County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,396
Population
1,767/sq mi density
$60,000
Median Income
$29,970 per capita
$75,800
Home Value
$92,688 Zillow
$755
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,800 home value, $755/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Palestine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 451 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,767/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0016°N, 87.6126°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Crawford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in |
Palestine has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.6").