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Brookport, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McCracken County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
680 Population 1,046/sq mi density
$40,781 Median Income $21,840 per capita
$60,300 Home Value $102,939 Zillow
$838 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
621 Violent Crime/100K 4,191 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$40,781 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,300 home value, $838/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
621 violent crimes/100K (63% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Brookport enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation340 ft (104 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,046/sq mi
Coordinates37.1258°N, 88.6260°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcCracken County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.92"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0466 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.95 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.6 / 100
Community Resilience81.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

310 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 88 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 124 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 123 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 57 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 43 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 132 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 76 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 128 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 128 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 75 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 132 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 143 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 41 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 82 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 52 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 57 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 104 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 34 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 110 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

575 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 111 fatalities, 1,649 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 85 km 57
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 63 km 8
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 98 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 39 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF4 87 km 10
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 62 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 50 km 3
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 99 km 11
May 26, 2024 EF3 49 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 61 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 43 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 23 km 3
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 93 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 18 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 50 km 1
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 61 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 91 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 60 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 33 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 60 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 73 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 78 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 70 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 70 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 48 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 61 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 42 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 46 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 64 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 70 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 60 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 35 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 65 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 46 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 73 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 4.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in

Brookport has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.2").

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