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Beecher City, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Shelby County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
419 Population 466/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $25,132 per capita
$85,300 Home Value $183,951 Zillow
$611 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,300 home value, $611/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Beecher City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation612 ft (187 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density466/sq mi
Coordinates39.1866°N, 88.7877°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyShelby County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
70 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.0"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 14.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.0 / 100
Community Resilience81.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 113 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 114 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 114 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 147 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 98 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 114 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 114 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 112 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 50 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 89 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 115 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 115 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 44 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 27 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 95 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 120 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 136 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 53 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 122 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

585 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 504 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 74 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 52 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 68 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 70 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 58 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 93 km 1
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 77 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 78 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 30 km 6
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 28, 1976 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 80 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 41 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 66 km 1
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 6, 1961 EF3 24 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.1 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.2 in

Beecher City has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (2.1").

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