Pinckneyville, Illinois
Pinckneyville is a city of 5,018 people in Perry County, Illinois.
Why visit Pinckneyville
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark in and around town.
Highlights include Perry County Jail.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Pinckneyville
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About Pinckneyville
Pinckneyville is a city in and the county seat of Perry County, Illinois, United States. The population was 5,066 at the 2020 census. It is named for Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, an early American diplomat and presidential candidate.
From the Wikipedia article Pinckneyville, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Perry County Jail
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Museum in Illinois, United States of America
Churches and places of worship1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
History
Perry County was formed on January 29, 1827. It was named for Commodore Oliver H. Perry. When Perry County was established, 80 acres were taken from nearby Jackson and Randolph counties; 20 acres were reserved for the county seat. On May 17, 1857, Pinckneyville (named after Charles Cotesworth Pinckney) was organized and named as the county seat. Before being organized, Pinckneyville consisted as of 1834 of a log courthouse, four stores, a tavern, and a grocery (the first store was opened in 1827); around 20 families lived in the town. 1834 was also the same year that the Perry County jail was constructed; a larger jail, which is now the home of the Perry County jail museum, was built in 1871.
From the History section of Pinckneyville, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Pinckneyville
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 3.2 in | 3.8 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 28°F | 2.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 36°F | 4.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 46°F | 5.3 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 76°F | 56°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 57°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 46°F | 3.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 36°F | 4.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 28°F | 3.2 in | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Du Quoin 4 Se 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
Perry County has had 5 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)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2002-05-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding (Tornado)
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, 21 miles away.
- Du Quoin 8 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Christopher 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Nashville 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- De Soto 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Murphysboro 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Benton 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Carbondale 26 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Herrin 26 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
- Carterville 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Mount Vernon 27 mi northeast, about 44 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
- Perry County Courthouse in Pinckneyville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Perry County Jail in Pinckneyville, Nyttend, Public domain
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