West City, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Franklin County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
612
Population
380/sq mi density
$48,672
Median Income
$31,783 per capita
$60,000
Home Value
$115,064 Zillow
$867
Median Rent
22.3% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$48,672 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $867/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
West City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 442 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 380/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9960°N, 88.9489°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barkley Regional (PAH) 65 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 81.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in |
West City has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.8").