The Town FilesGranville, Illinois
Village in Putnam County · population 1,359 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $142,500
- Household income
- $70,556
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 42.6
Granville is a village of 1,359 people in Putnam County, Illinois. The median home is worth $142,500, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for retirees than 89% of Illinois towns, easier by car than 86% of Illinois towns, quieter than 80% of Illinois towns.
How Granville 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 Granville is worth $142,500, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $70,556, which is more affordable than 61% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $763 a month. 81.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Granville | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $142,500 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $763 | $960 |
| Median household income | $70,556 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 81.5% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1957 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Granville
| People | Granville | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.5% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.8% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 2.3% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.9% | 90.4% |
Weather in Granville
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 16.8°F. About 38.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.5 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 119 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Granville since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 20, 2004 about 3.4 miles from the town center and killed 8. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 14 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 8, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 68 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on September 22, 2005.
Severe weather in Putnam County since 1996
Putnam County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| December 29, 2006 | Snowstorm | EM-3269: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Putnam County
Putnam County had 2,012 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,607 a year. Unemployment was 5.6% in 2023; in Granville itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Granville
2 public schools with 439 students, about 11.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County High School | 9-12 | 236 | 10.7 |
| Putnam Co Primary Sch | PK-2 | 203 | 12.7 |
Towns near Granville
- Mark, IL1.3 mi · 519 people · home $161,600
- Hennepin, IL4.5 mi · 769 people · home $168,300
- Spring Valley, IL4.7 mi · 5,582 people · home $153,300
- De Pue, IL5.8 mi · 1,633 people · home $59,300
- Dalzell, IL6.9 mi · 663 people · home $161,700
- Peru, IL7.9 mi · 9,896 people · home $154,300
- Ladd, IL8.0 mi · 1,263 people · home $129,600
- LaSalle, IL8.4 mi · 9,582 people · home $113,500
Granville questions
Is Granville, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Granville scores better for retirees than 89% of Illinois towns and quieter than 80%. 25.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.6).
How much does a house cost in Granville?
The median owner-occupied home in Granville is valued at $142,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,556, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $763 a month.
What is the weather like in Granville?
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 16.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.6 inches of precipitation a year and 28.5 inches of snow.
Does Granville get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Granville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 20, 2004. 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)