The Town FilesWhite Hall, Illinois
City in Greene County · population 2,295 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $63,800
- Household income
- $55,054
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 44.0
White Hall is a city of 2,295 people in Greene County, Illinois. The median home is worth $63,800, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks more walkable than 80% of Illinois towns, more of a college town than 75% of Illinois towns.
How White Hall 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 White Hall is worth $63,800, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.2 times the median household income of $55,054, which is more affordable than 98% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $644 a month. 75.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | White Hall | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $63,800 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $644 | $960 |
| Median household income | $55,054 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.2× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 75.5% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1950 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.1% | — |
Who lives in White Hall
| People | White Hall | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.1% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.3% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 1.8% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.6% | 90.4% |
Weather in White Hall
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 18.4°F. About 39.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.2 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White Hall since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on October 11, 2021 about 7.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 11, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 15, 2012.
Severe weather in Greene County since 1996
Greene County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| October 3, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1800: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Greene County
Greene County had 2,275 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,061 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in White Hall itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in White Hall
3 public schools with 370 students, about 8.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Greene Jr/Sr High Sch | 7-12 | 370 | 10.6 |
| ROE Alt. Edu. Center-Greene | 10-12 | — | — |
| ROE Safe Sch Greene | 6-12 | — | — |
Towns near White Hall
- Roodhouse, IL3.5 mi · 1,578 people · home $68,600
- Carrollton, IL10.0 mi · 2,485 people · home $114,000
- Greenfield, IL12.2 mi · 1,059 people · home $103,900
- Murrayville, IL12.7 mi · 567 people · home $106,800
- Winchester, IL13.5 mi · 1,574 people · home $93,900
- South Jacksonville, IL20.3 mi · 3,302 people · home $135,800
- Palmyra, IL21.6 mi · 605 people · home $87,500
- Jacksonville, IL22.0 mi · 17,616 people · home $128,200
White Hall questions
Is White Hall, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, White Hall scores better for retirees than 56% of Illinois towns and quieter than 35%. 20.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.0).
How much does a house cost in White Hall?
The median owner-occupied home in White Hall is valued at $63,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,054, so homes cost about 1.2 times income. Median rent is $644 a month.
What is the weather like in White Hall?
July highs average 85.6°F and January lows 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.6 inches of precipitation a year and 18.2 inches of snow.
Does White Hall get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White Hall since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on October 11, 2021. 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)