Browning, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Schuyler County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
100 Population 323/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $26,252 per capita
$69,200 Home Value $96,808 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,200 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Browning experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. The area receives 11.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation439 ft (134 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density323/sq mi
Coordinates40.1271°N, 90.3730°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySchuyler County County
Nearest AirportQuincy Regional-Baldwin Field (UIN)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.0"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 11.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.76"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.6 / 100
Community Resilience63.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 147 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

595 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 695 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 88 km 3
May 13, 1995 EF4 28 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 94 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 96 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 92 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 71 km 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 23 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 89 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 46 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 72 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 90 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 50 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 61 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 25 km 1
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 62 km 0
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in

Browning has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.8").

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