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Arthur, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Moultrie County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,024 Population 1,510/sq mi density
$52,115 Median Income $32,701 per capita
$146,200 Home Value $183,508 Zillow
$841 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
45 Violent Crime/100K 766 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,115 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,200 home value, $841/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Arthur experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 16.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,510/sq mi
Coordinates39.7145°N, 88.4696°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMoultrie County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 16.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.2 / 100
Community Resilience60.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 149 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 149 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 150 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 102 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 111 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 150 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 147 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 148 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 113 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 140 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 150 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 41 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 128 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 90 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 116 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 95 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 150 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 133 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 88 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

680 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 547 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 87 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 89 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 30 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 97 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 19 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 63 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 63 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 44 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 35 km 6
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 31 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 57 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 36 km 1
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 20 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
April 53°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.1 in

Arthur has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.0").

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