Valmeyer, Illinois
Valmeyer is a village of 1,090 people in Monroe County, Illinois, founded in 1909.
Why visit Valmeyer
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Valmeyer
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About Valmeyer
Valmeyer is a village in Monroe County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,233 at the 2020 census. It was originally located in the American Bottom floodplain of the Mississippi River, but now occupies higher land to the east.
From the Wikipedia article Valmeyer, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes1
The Corner Pub
Bar and pub · 1.0 mi
602 South Meyer Avenue, Valmeyer
History
After the Great Flood of 1993 the residents of Valmeyer decided to relocate the town 2 miles (3 km) to the east, on land that is more than 300 feet (91 m) higher than the floodplain. The town was rebuilt with financial assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The old townsite has been described as a ghost town with few inhabitants but still an important traffic artery. Valmeyer's successful relocation is seen as a potential model for other localities retreating from sea level rise.
A documentary about Valmeyer's 1993 flood fight and subsequent rebuilding titled "Valmeyer, IL: The Documentary" was released in 2015.
From the History section of Valmeyer, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Saint Mary Church of the Seven Dolors of the Blessed Virgin
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.9 mi
101 South Meyer Avenue, Valmeyer
Saint John United Church of Christ
Church · 0.9 mi
201 South Meyer Avenue, Valmeyer
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Map of Valmeyer
21 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 22°F | 2.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 25°F | 2.5 in | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 34°F | 4.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 44°F | 4.9 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 76°F | 54°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 57°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 46°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 3.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 26°F | 2.8 in | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Festus (7 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
Monroe County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 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)
- 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Saint Louis Downtown - Parks Airport (CPS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Waterloo 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Festus 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Arnold 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Oakville 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Columbia 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Mehlville 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Concord 15 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Millstadt 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Dupo 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Lemay 16 mi north, about 25 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Valmeyer City Hall, Dpalme, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS007-E-7994 - View of Arkansas, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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