Venice, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · St. Louis city County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,682 Population 909/sq mi density
$34,609 Median Income $22,654 per capita
$54,000 Home Value $34,601 Zillow
$898 Median Rent 45.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$34,609 median income, 19.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,000 home value, $898/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Venice enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 16.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation411 ft (125 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density909/sq mi
Coordinates38.6720°N, 90.1693°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySt. Louis city County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.8"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 16.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.96"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0419 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)15.1 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.03 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.28 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.9 / 100
Community Resilience61.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very High
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 92 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 89 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 69 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 107 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 110 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 139 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 101 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 84 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 139 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 133 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 116 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 117 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 76 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 104 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 113 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 33 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 56 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 122 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 58 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

605 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 65 fatalities, 1,119 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 69 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 28 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 6 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 33 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 41 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 70 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 14 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 65 km 1
May 31, 2013 EF3 14 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 91 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 33 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 96 km 2
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 84 km 1
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 48 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 16 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 72 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 70 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 5 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in

Venice has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.0").

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