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Cambria, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,271 Population 895/sq mi density
$51,042 Median Income $35,107 per capita
$140,100 Home Value $182,711 Zillow
$973 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
78 Violent Crime/100K 390 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,042 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,100 home value, $973/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cambria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. The area receives 11.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation427 ft (130 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density895/sq mi
Coordinates37.7794°N, 89.1194°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportCape Girardeau Regional (CGI)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 11.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.6 / 100
Community Resilience65.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

217 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 M5.2 131 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 82 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 133 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 122 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 148 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 46 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 101 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 132 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 132 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 104 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 128 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 112 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 132 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 96 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 130 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 62 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 100 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 127 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 64 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

546 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 67 fatalities, 1,004 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 35 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 78 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 77 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 42 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 64 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 57 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 77 km 1
May 29, 1982 EF4 3 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 56 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 33 km 11
May 26, 2024 EF3 24 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 97 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 79 km 3
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 78 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 49 km 1
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 72 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,286 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 65 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 12 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 46 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 46 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 64 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 63 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 54 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 66 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 63 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 63 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 64 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 66 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 66 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 13 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 56 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 56 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 67 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 28 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 65 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 28 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in

Cambria has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.8").

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