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Bath, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Fulton County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
226 Population 611/sq mi density
$37,188 Median Income $26,795 per capita
$63,900 Home Value $87,716 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
409 Violent Crime/100K 3,558 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$37,188 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,900 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
409 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bath experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 27.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation458 ft (140 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density611/sq mi
Coordinates40.1900°N, 90.1424°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFulton County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Downing - Peoria International (PIA)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 27.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.9 / 100
Community Resilience77.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

645 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 743 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 68 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 97 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 24 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 76 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 76 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 62 km 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 22 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 87 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 33 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 56 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 92 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 31 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 49 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 42 km 1
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 53 km 0
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in

Bath has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.5").

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