Ashmore, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Coles County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
750 Population 926/sq mi density
$57,361 Median Income $27,715 per capita
$87,100 Home Value $147,889 Zillow
$773 Median Rent 33.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$57,361 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,100 home value, $773/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ashmore experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation695 ft (212 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density926/sq mi
Coordinates39.5306°N, 88.0201°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyColes County County
Nearest AirportTerre Haute Regional (HUF)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.8"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 19.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.54"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.6 / 100
Community Resilience74.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

39 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 M5.2 121 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 120 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 121 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 71 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 75 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 123 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 121 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 119 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 120 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 112 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 121 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 122 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 125 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 121 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 33 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 103 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 103 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 129 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 94 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

536 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 371 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 68 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 73 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 70 km 6
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 66 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 63 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 55 km 6
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 14 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 53 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 37 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.7 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.1 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in

Ashmore has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.5").

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