Staunton, Illinois
Staunton is a city of 4,298 people in Macoupin County, Illinois, founded in 1891.
Why visit Staunton
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Henry's Rabbit Ranch.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Staunton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Staunton
Staunton is the second largest city in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,054.
From the Wikipedia article Staunton, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship6
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Map of Staunton
22 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 21°F | 2.5 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 25°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 34°F | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 44°F | 5.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 54°F | 5.1 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 63°F | 3.8 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 67°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 3.1 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 57°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 46°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 35°F | 3.8 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 2.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hillsboro Hcn (19 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
Macoupin County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for tornados.
- 2021-12-13: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-10-03: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2007-02-09: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Saint Louis Regional Airport (ALN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Mount Olive 5 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Benld 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Gillespie 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Hamel 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Litchfield 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Marine 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Rosewood Heights 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Highland 18 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Wood River 18 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Edwardsville 19 mi southwest, about 30 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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