South Jacksonville, Illinois
South Jacksonville is a village of 3,239 people in Morgan County, Illinois.
Why visit South Jacksonville
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include RMC Stadium Cinemas, Ayers Bank Building and Beecher Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in South Jacksonville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About South Jacksonville
South Jacksonville is a village in Morgan County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3,302 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article South Jacksonville, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
RMC Stadium Cinemas
Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi
2199 South Main Street, South Jacksonville
Museums and landmarks11
Ayers Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Jacksonville, Illinois, United States
Beecher Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building at Illinois College, Jacksonville, Illinois
Benjamin Henry Grierson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Jacksonville Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Jacksonville, Illinois
Jacksonville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Illinois, USA
Jacksonville Labor Temple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic building in Jacksonville, Illinois, United States
Jacksonville Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Public library in Jacksonville, Illinois
Joseph Duncan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Morgan County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Local government building in the United States
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Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes11
Pick Me Up Liquor
Brewery and winery · 0.5 mi
1857 South Main Street, Jacksonville
Mo-Th 09:00-23:00; Fr, Sa 09:00-24:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.6 mi
101 Comfort Drive, South Jacksonville
Mo-We 08:00-21:00; Th-Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Life (Learning In Functional Envi
School · 1.5 mi
936 W Michigan Ave, Jacksonville
Healthcare3
Map of South Jacksonville
59 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 18°F | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 21°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 30°F | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 40°F | 4.5 in |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 5.1 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 5.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 65°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 63°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 55°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 43°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 23°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jacksonville 2 (1 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
Morgan County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-12-13: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Jacksonville Municipal Airport (IJX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Jacksonville 2 mi north, about 3 min by car
- Roodhouse 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Virginia 18 mi north, about 28 min by car
- White Hall 20 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Beardstown 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- Auburn 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Chatham 28 mi east, about 46 min by car
- Virden 28 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Carrollton 30 mi south, about 48 min by car
- Springfield 31 mi east, about 51 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
- Beecher Hall, Illinois College, Attribution
- Jacksonville Public Library, Nyttend, Public domain
- Morgan County Courthouse, Jacksonville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Joseph Duncan House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Jacksonville Square (35036305361), Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0
- Ayers Bank Building in Jacksonville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Benjamin Henry Grierson House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Illinois School For the Deaf, Willjay, CC BY 3.0
- Jacksonville Labor Temple, Nyttend, Public domain
- A photo from the inside of the Paul Findley Congressional Office Museum, Bran890, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS046-E-46312 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-229950 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-162896 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-162897 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-162900 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS046-E-46313 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-229951 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-69047 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-229952 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-162899 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-82201 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS046-E-46311 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-82202 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-162898 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-229953 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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