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Bartelso, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Clinton County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
768 Population 1,164/sq mi density
$93,929 Median Income $50,184 per capita
$192,000 Home Value $267,390 Zillow
$530 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,929 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$192,000 home value, $530/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bartelso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation442 ft (135 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,164/sq mi
Coordinates38.5382°N, 89.4615°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClinton County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.6 / 100
Community Resilience88.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

76 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 M5.2 137 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 139 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 132 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 138 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 136 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 136 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 139 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 136 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 120 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 97 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 141 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 43 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 140 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 99 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 134 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 48 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 94 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 48 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 116 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

621 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 84 fatalities, 1,542 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 54 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 13 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 92 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 92 km 1
May 29, 1982 EF4 87 km 10
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 62 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 96 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 99 km 21
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 93 km 11
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 44 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 57 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 98 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 67 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 88 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 93 km 2
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 67 km 1
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 89 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KINKAID RX (1,215 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 81 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 81 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 76 km
2024 HAMPTON NORTH RX 807 99 km
2018 UNNAMED 729 80 km
2020 UNNAMED 687 80 km
2022 BLOWDOWN 16 RX 553 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Bartelso has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.9").

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