Virden, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Sangamon County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,165
Population
1,675/sq mi density
$78,750
Median Income
$32,962 per capita
$98,800
Home Value
$124,504 Zillow
$785
Median Rent
19.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
445
Violent Crime/100K
1,461 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,800 home value, $785/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
445 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Virden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 16.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,675/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5061°N, 89.7711°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sangamon County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Louis Regional (ALN) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in |
Virden has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.0").