Why visit Energy
Townapedia lists 2 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Energy
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About Energy
Energy is a village in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 974 at the 2020 census. The community was named for local "Energy" brand coal.
From the Wikipedia article Energy, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Restaurants and cafes2
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
History
What is now Energy was originally known as "Fordville," which was established in the early 1900s as a stop along the Coal Belt Railway. It was named for Wiley Ford and his son, William, who platted the village. A post office opened in 1905, and the village incorporated the following year.
In 1909, Herbert Taylor (1876–1937) purchased the coal mining operations in the area. He marketed his company's coal under the name "Energy," and in 1913 he convinced the Fordville village council to adopt this name for the village. The post office changed its name the same year.
From the History section of Energy, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Healthcare2
Map of Energy
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 23°F | 3.4 in | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 26°F | 3.1 in | 4.0 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 34°F | 4.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 44°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 68°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 56°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 44°F | 3.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 27°F | 3.7 in | 2.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Carbondale Sewage Plt (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Williamson County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-06-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2009-07-02: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2005-02-01: Record/Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Herrin 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Crainville 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Carterville 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Marion 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Cambria 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Carbondale 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- De Soto 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Christopher 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Benton 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Du Quoin 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Energy-Village-Hall-il, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 4.0
- MWA airport seen from a departing plane 2, Grendelkhan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MWA airport seen from a departing plane, Grendelkhan, CC BY-SA 4.0
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