The Town FilesEnergy, Illinois
Village in Williamson County · population 974 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $151,800
- Household income
- $65,357
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 48.5
Energy is a village of 974 people in Williamson County, Illinois. The median home is worth $151,800, close to the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for retirees than 97% of Illinois towns, more upscale than 75% of Illinois towns.
How Energy ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Energy is worth $151,800, close to the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $65,357, which is more affordable than 45% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $638 a month. 81.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Energy | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,800 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $638 | $960 |
| Median household income | $65,357 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 81.6% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Energy
| People | Energy | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.5 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 31.3% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.2% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 10.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 20.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.7% | 90.4% |
Weather in Energy
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 23.4°F. About 49.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.4 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 103 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Energy since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on May 16, 2025 about 7.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 21 deaths and 405 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 68 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 30, 2023.
Severe weather in Williamson County since 1996
Williamson County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1991: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1850: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Williamson County
Williamson County had 28,465 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,081 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Energy itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Towns near Energy
- Herrin, IL2.0 mi · 12,352 people · home $113,300
- Crainville, IL2.3 mi · 1,443 people · home $185,300
- Carterville, IL3.4 mi · 5,848 people · home $197,100
- Marion, IL5.2 mi · 16,855 people · home $158,300
- Cambria, IL5.2 mi · 1,505 people · home $143,800
- Johnston City, IL6.2 mi · 3,384 people · home $88,100
- Hurst, IL8.2 mi · 764 people · home $68,600
- Royalton, IL8.9 mi · 1,068 people · home $71,500
Energy questions
Is Energy, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Energy scores better for retirees than 97% of Illinois towns and quieter than 62%. 31.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.5).
How much does a house cost in Energy?
The median owner-occupied home in Energy is valued at $151,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,357, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $638 a month.
What is the weather like in Energy?
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 23.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.0 inches of precipitation a year and 11.4 inches of snow.
Does Energy get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Energy since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on May 16, 2025. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)