West Salem, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Edwards County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
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
57°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
$50,500 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,800 home value, $805/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
West Salem 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 48.8 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
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
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 | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
West Salem has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.6").