Why visit Zeigler
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Zeigler
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About Zeigler
Zeigler is a city in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,484 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Zeigler, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Churches and places of worship3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Franklin-Jefferson Sped Social Em
School · 2.1 mi
4989 State Highway 148, Mulkeytown
Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School
School · 1.9 mi
4877 State Highway 148, Mulkeytown
History
In 1905, fifty men were killed in a coal mining accident in or near the town.
Zeigler incorporated in 1914 and was named for Levi Zeigler Leiter, the father of Joseph Leiter, the founder of the Zeigler Coal Company.
From the History section of Zeigler, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Zeigler
13 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 | 3.2 in | 3.8 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 28°F | 2.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 36°F | 4.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 46°F | 5.3 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 76°F | 56°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 57°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 46°F | 3.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 36°F | 4.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 28°F | 3.2 in | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Du Quoin 4 Se Hcn (10 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
Franklin County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-06-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2009-07-02: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2005-02-01: Record/Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Royalton 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Christopher 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
- West Frankfort 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Herrin 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Johnston City 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Cambria 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Energy 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Carterville 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Benton 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Crainville 11 mi south, about 17 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Zeigler-water-tower-il, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 4.0
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