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Alexander, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Morgan County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
258 Population 263/sq mi density
$121,400 Home Value $166,521 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
73 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Alexander experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation658 ft (201 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density263/sq mi
Coordinates39.7218°N, 90.0368°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMorgan County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 16.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.0 / 100
Community Resilience78.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 122 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 116 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 119 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 136 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 139 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 135 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 141 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 149 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 108 km
Jan 15, 1998 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

659 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 704 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 13, 1995 EF4 76 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 29 km 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 72 km 0
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 36 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 33 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 48 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 55 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 74 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 78 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 32 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 76 km 1
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 24 km 0
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 29 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 46 km 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in

Alexander has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.5").

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