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West Salem, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Edwards County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
769
Population
493/sq mi density
$50,500
Median Income
$24,852 per capita
$65,800
Home Value
$149,643 Zillow
$805
Median Rent
21.6% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
373
Violent Crime/100K
3,063 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,500 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,800 home value, $805/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
373 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
West Salem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 514 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 493/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5201°N, 88.0093°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Edwards County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in |
West Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.5").