The Town FilesValmeyer, Illinois
Village in Monroe County · population 1,233 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $223,200
- Household income
- $94,821
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 36
- Median age
- 45.7
Valmeyer is a village of 1,233 people in Monroe County, Illinois. The median home is worth $223,200, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for families than 95% of Illinois towns, quieter than 94% of Illinois towns, better for retirees than 84% of Illinois towns.
How Valmeyer 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 Valmeyer is worth $223,200, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $94,821, which is more affordable than 42% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,145 a month. 79.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Valmeyer | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $223,200 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,145 | $960 |
| Median household income | $94,821 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 79.6% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Valmeyer
| People | Valmeyer | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.4% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 16.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.0% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 14.1% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 28.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.7% | 90.4% |
Weather in Valmeyer
July highs average 88.4°F and January lows 22.3°F. About 43.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.2 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Valmeyer since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 22, 1981 about 6.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 2 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 112 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 15, 1990.
Severe weather in Monroe County since 1996
Monroe County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| September 19, 2019 | Flood | DR-4461: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Monroe County
Monroe County had 8,442 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,706 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Valmeyer itself the ACS puts it at 0.6%.
Public schools in Valmeyer
3 public schools with 352 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valmeyer Elementary School | PK-5 | 159 | 14.5 |
| Valmeyer High School | 9-12 | 111 | 10.1 |
| Valmeyer Jr High | 6-8 | 82 | 13.7 |
Towns near Valmeyer
- Imperial, MO5.6 mi · 4,407 people · home $228,700
- Pevely, MO5.7 mi · 6,026 people · home $219,600
- Barnhart, MO6.1 mi · 5,832 people · home $229,200
- Herculaneum, MO6.1 mi · 4,672 people · home $234,300
- Crystal City, MO7.4 mi · 4,740 people · home $185,800
- Horine, MO7.7 mi · 657 people · home $213,400
- Waterloo, IL8.3 mi · 11,013 people · home $249,500
- Festus, MO8.5 mi · 12,706 people · home $223,600
Valmeyer questions
Is Valmeyer, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Valmeyer scores better for retirees than 84% of Illinois towns and quieter than 94%. 19.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.7).
How much does a house cost in Valmeyer?
The median owner-occupied home in Valmeyer is valued at $223,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $94,821, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $1,145 a month.
What is the weather like in Valmeyer?
July highs average 88.4°F and January lows 22.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.6 inches of precipitation a year and 9.2 inches of snow.
Does Valmeyer get tornadoes?
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Valmeyer since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 22, 1981. 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)