The Town FilesNashville, Illinois
City in Washington County · population 3,105 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $156,500
- Household income
- $63,170
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 44.1
Nashville is a city of 3,105 people in Washington County, Illinois. The median home is worth $156,500, close to the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks hipper than 84% of Illinois towns, quieter than 70% of Illinois towns.
How Nashville 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 Nashville is worth $156,500, close to the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $63,170, which is more affordable than 38% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $813 a month. 74.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Nashville | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $156,500 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $813 | $960 |
| Median household income | $63,170 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 74.3% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Nashville
| People | Nashville | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.4% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.2% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 8.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.5% | 90.4% |
Weather in Nashville
July highs average 87.2°F and January lows 21.3°F. About 42.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.7 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 94 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nashville since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on November 17, 2013 about 6.0 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 3 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 15, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 28, 2012.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | Flood | DR-4819: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng |
| August 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4728: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| November 26, 2013 | Tornado | DR-4157: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 6,126 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,403 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Nashville itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Nashville
2 public schools with 999 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Grade School | PK-8 | 605 | 15.1 |
| Nashville Comm High School | 9-12 | 394 | 13.6 |
Towns near Nashville
- Pinckneyville, IL18.2 mi · 5,066 people · home $133,500
- Centralia, IL19.0 mi · 12,182 people · home $89,600
- Carlyle, IL19.2 mi · 3,253 people · home $155,000
- Breese, IL19.9 mi · 4,641 people · home $229,600
- New Baden, IL21.7 mi · 3,428 people · home $172,200
- Sparta, IL23.2 mi · 4,095 people · home $111,200
- Trenton, IL24.2 mi · 2,690 people · home $178,200
- Mascoutah, IL25.2 mi · 8,754 people · home $224,900
Nashville questions
Is Nashville, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Nashville scores better for retirees than 46% of Illinois towns and quieter than 70%. 22.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.1).
How much does a house cost in Nashville?
The median owner-occupied home in Nashville is valued at $156,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,170, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $813 a month.
What is the weather like in Nashville?
July highs average 87.2°F and January lows 21.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.2 inches of precipitation a year and 11.7 inches of snow.
Does Nashville get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nashville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on November 17, 2013. 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)