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Calhoun, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Richland County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
219 Population 241/sq mi density
$84,063 Median Income $30,820 per capita
$51,200 Home Value $149,643 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
373 Violent Crime/100K 3,063 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$84,063 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
373 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Calhoun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation543 ft (166 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density241/sq mi
Coordinates38.6512°N, 88.0440°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRichland County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 10.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.52"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.9 / 100
Community Resilience88.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

65 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 26 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 26 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 77 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 27 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 147 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 84 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 147 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 28 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 150 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 40 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 27 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 25 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 96 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 28 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 100 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 34 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 27 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 82 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 88 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

467 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 49 fatalities, 676 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 39 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 58 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 38 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 53 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 30 km 0
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 99 km 1
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 28 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 58 km 1
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 94 km 24
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 68 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 57 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 28 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 6, 1961 EF3 65 km 0
Feb 10, 1959 EF3 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in

Calhoun has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.5").

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