Virginia, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Cass County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,491 Population 1,232/sq mi density
$51,818 Median Income $28,608 per capita
$93,500 Home Value $113,936 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,818 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,500 home value, $663/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Virginia experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation619 ft (189 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density1,232/sq mi
Coordinates39.9529°N, 90.2104°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCass County County
Nearest AirportQuincy Regional-Baldwin Field (UIN)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 19.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.89"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.15"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.7 / 100
Community Resilience76.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 144 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 149 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

618 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 837 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 92 km 3
May 13, 1995 EF4 47 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 88 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 49 km 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 43 km 0
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 66 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 30 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 55 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 84 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 84 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 57 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 42 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 47 km 1
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 41 km 0
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.2 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 53°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.4 in

Virginia has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.2").

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