Sesser, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Perry County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,919
Population
1,828/sq mi density
$52,326
Median Income
$26,779 per capita
$79,800
Home Value
$109,177 Zillow
$703
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
108
Violent Crime/100K
54 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,326 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,800 home value, $703/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Sesser enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 480 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,828/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0903°N, 89.0508°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Perry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cape Girardeau Regional (CGI) 68 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.2 / 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 Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in |
Sesser has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.8").