Tower Hill, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Shelby County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
387
Population
383/sq mi density
$52,917
Median Income
$20,747 per capita
$61,300
Home Value
$158,179 Zillow
$792
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,917 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,300 home value, $792/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Tower Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 654 ft (199 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 383/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3868°N, 88.9592°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Shelby County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Louis Regional (ALN) 68 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.7 / 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 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.3 in |
Tower Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.2").