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Russellville, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Knox County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
69
Population
173/sq mi density
$41,458
Median Income
$18,906 per capita
$23,300
Home Value
$71,745 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
279
Violent Crime/100K
1,346 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$41,458 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$23,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
279 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Russellville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 426 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 173/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8186°N, 87.5301°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Knox County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0482 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in |
Russellville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.5").