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Cahokia Heights, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · St. Louis city County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
17,173 Population 1,088/sq mi density
$37,975 Median Income $19,692 per capita
$56,900 Home Value $121,358 Zillow
$959 Median Rent 37.6% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
6,494 Violent Crime/100K 41,558 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$37,975 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,900 home value, $959/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
6,494 violent crimes/100K (1609% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Cahokia Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation406 ft (124 m)
Area15.8 sq mi (40.9 km²)
Population Density1,088/sq mi
Coordinates38.5721°N, 90.1553°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySt. Louis city County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.8"
7% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0419 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)15.1 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.03 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.28 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.9 / 100
Community Resilience61.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very High
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 85 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 91 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 59 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 147 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 128 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 110 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 106 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 94 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 86 km
Mar 12, 2002 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri M3.1 148 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 132 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 107 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 123 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 115 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 112 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 100 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 66 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 30 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 54 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

596 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 72 fatalities, 1,204 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 96 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 95 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 64 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 34 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 17 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 100 km 4
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 36 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 39 km 21
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 99 km 1
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 68 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 22 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 65 km 1
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 99 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 26 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 53 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 29 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 85 km 2
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 93 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: CICERO CREEK (1,846 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 96 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 96 km
2024 FLATWOODS RX 796 100 km
2005 UNNAMED 741 91 km
1995 UNNAMED 724 91 km
1989 UNNAMED 600 94 km
2000 UNNAMED 549 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Cahokia Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.0").

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