Ursa, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lewis County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
596
Population
864/sq mi density
$60,625
Median Income
$30,166 per capita
$151,100
Home Value
$205,517 Zillow
$842
Median Rent
41.3% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$60,625 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,100 home value, $842/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ursa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 17.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 592 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 864/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0742°N, 91.3724°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lewis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (UIN) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in |
Ursa has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.6").