Tamaroa, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Perry County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
562
Population
585/sq mi density
$48,194
Median Income
$27,204 per capita
$76,600
Home Value
$122,682 Zillow
$1,031
Median Rent
23.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$48,194 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,600 home value, $1,031/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Tamaroa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 585/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1363°N, 89.2293°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 | 32°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in |
Tamaroa has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.7").