Why visit Marissa
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Marissa Academy.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Marissa
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Marissa
Marissa is a village in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Marissa had a population of 1,833.
From the Wikipedia article Marissa, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Marissa Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes1
Tiff's Café
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Burger, Cake, Chicken, Fish, Local · 1.0 mi
102 East North Railroad Street
Tu-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 06:00-18:00
Churches and places of worship1
History
Before 1700, the Marissa area was inhabited by various Native American tribes. Among them were Kaskaskias, Peorias, Cahokias, Iroquois, and Michiganies. However, the most prevalent in the immediate area were probably the Tamaroas. It is known that just south of Marissa Cemetery, on a hill at 321 Doza Creek Road, a settlement existed as many artifacts have been recovered over the years. Also, there are still the remains of a trail that was used by the tribes as they traveled east and west. Evidence of this can still be seen just north of the dwelling at 132 Doza Creek Road. The three feet deep trench running through the woods was worn by foot and horse traffic, some pulling two pole skids carrying possessions. During the early 1700s, settlers first made their appearance in the region. French hunters and trappers ventured into the area in quest of its plentiful game. One of the first was Elexe Doza, who gave his last name to a creek that lies just south of the village.
From the History section of Marissa, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Marissa
14 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 3.1 in | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 25°F | 2.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 33°F | 4.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 43°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 54°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 64°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 55°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 44°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 34°F | 4.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 26°F | 2.7 in | 2.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sparta 1 W Hcn (10 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
St. Clair County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 2022-10-14: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sparta Community Airport-Hunter Field (SAR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Freeburg 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Belleville 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Shiloh 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Waterloo 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Chester 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Swansea 24 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Lebanon 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- O'Fallon 25 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Fairview Heights 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Columbia 28 mi northwest, about 45 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
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Marissa Academy, Nyttend, Public domain
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