Red Bud, Illinois
Red Bud is a city of 3,782 people in Randolph County, Illinois, founded in 1820.
Why visit Red Bud
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails and 7 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Red Bud Historic District and North County Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Red Bud
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Red Bud
Red Bud is a city in Randolph County, Illinois, in the United States. The population was 3,804 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Red Bud, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Red Bud Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes7
De Vinos Winery
Brewery and winery · 1.3 mi
1522 West Market St, Red Bud
Th-Fr 17:00-23:00; Sa-Su 11:00-17:00
Churches and places of worship1
History
The city receives its name from the redbud tree, a species of flora that grows in the area. The first development by a European settler within what is now the city limits was made by Preston Brickey in 1820. He constructed a log cabin near the current intersection of Main and Power streets, and there cultivated a farm. In 1839, James Pollock placed a small stock of goods in the log cabin built by Henry Simmons, where he did business for about a year. This was located where Lutheran cemetery now exists. The next year he moved his stock of goods into a log building erected by John C. Crozier. He continued the business there about three years, when he moved to Preston. In 1840, R.D. Dufree became the first permanent merchant in Red Bud. Two years later he built a frame store house on the southeast corner of Main and Market streets. The first brick school house was erected in 1854, in the east part of town.
From the History section of Red Bud, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare2
Map of Red Bud
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 2.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 27°F | 2.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 35°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 44°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 64°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 58°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 46°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 36°F | 4.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 28°F | 2.9 in | 0.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kaskaskia Rvr Navigation Lock (16 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
Randolph County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-06-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2009-07-02: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 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, 17 miles away.
- New Athens 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Waterloo 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Marissa 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Freeburg 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Millstadt 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Belleville 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Columbia 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Festus 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Chester 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Oakville 24 mi northwest, about 39 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
- East Market in the Red Bud HD, Nyttend, Public domain
- Red Bud Illinois, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS016-E-23062 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS015-E-26594 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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