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Baldwin, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Randolph County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
334 Population 499/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $25,750 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $123,599 Zillow
$838 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 11.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $838/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Baldwin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation461 ft (141 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density499/sq mi
Coordinates38.1838°N, 89.8452°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRandolph County County
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 10.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.09"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0498 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.8 / 100
Community Resilience80.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

72 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 117 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 108 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 93 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 131 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 132 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 95 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 134 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 53 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 106 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 118 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 55 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 79 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 78 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 92 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 89 km
Mar 12, 2002 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri M3.1 104 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 57 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 72 km
Mar 1, 2006 2 km N of Buncombe, Illinois M3.0 108 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

651 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 91 fatalities, 1,609 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 53 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 53 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 43 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 83 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 56 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 76 km 10
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 65 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 80 km 4
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 83 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 76 km 21
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 63 km 11
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 68 km 1
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 98 km 6
May 26, 2024 EF3 99 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 66 km 6
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 73 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 86 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 74 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 97 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 64 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RED SHALE UNIT RX (2,123 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 88 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 98 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 98 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 91 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,483 91 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 88 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 55 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 55 km
2024 RENAULT 1,085 98 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 45 km
2021 MILL CREEK RX 898 82 km
2024 HAMPTON NORTH RX 807 86 km
2005 UNNAMED 741 72 km
2018 UNNAMED 729 52 km
1995 UNNAMED 724 73 km
2024 HERRIN FLATS RX 713 90 km
2020 UNNAMED 687 52 km
2000 UNNAMED 676 97 km
2024 HAMPTON RX 628 88 km
2012 MARLOW MOUNTAIN 614 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in

Baldwin has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.1").

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