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Zeigler, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,325
Population
974/sq mi density
$39,148
Median Income
$23,395 per capita
$52,000
Home Value
$55,516 Zillow
$694
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
85
Violent Crime/100K
2,989 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$39,148 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,000 home value, $694/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Zeigler enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 405 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 974/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9057°N, 89.0533°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cape Girardeau Regional (CGI) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Zeigler has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.7").