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Virginia, Illinois
Virginia is a city of 1,543 people in Cass County, Illinois, founded in 1836.
Why visit Virginia
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail and 2 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Andrew Cunningham Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Virginia
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Virginia
Virginia is a city and the county seat in Cass County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,514 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Virginia, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Andrew Cunningham Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Farm in Philadelphia Township, Illinois
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes2
Churches and places of worship6
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Virginia
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 18°F | 1.9 in | 5.1 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 21°F | 1.7 in | 4.3 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 30°F | 2.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 40°F | 4.3 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 75°F | 52°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 62°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 54°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 42°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 3.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 23°F | 2.0 in | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jacksonville 2E Hcn (15 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
Cass County has had 9 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)
- 2019-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Jacksonville Municipal Airport (IJX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Beardstown 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Jacksonville 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
- South Jacksonville 18 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Petersburg 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Rushville 22 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Havana 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Athens 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Springfield 32 mi east, about 52 min by car
- Sherman 32 mi east, about 52 min by car
- Chatham 34 mi southeast, about 54 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
- Cass County Courthouse, Virginia, Nyttend, Public domain
- Virginia Inn (52844314657), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Virginia, Illinois, Gerry Dincher, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2021-01-23 12 06 13 View southeast along Illinois State Route 125 at Illinois State Route 78 (North Main Street) in Virginia, Cass County, Illinois, Paulmadeamaponce, CC BY-SA 4.0
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