Cantrall, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Sangamon County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
147 Population 588/sq mi density
$84,583 Median Income $43,339 per capita
$200,000 Home Value $311,085 Zillow
$640 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$84,583 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $640/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cantrall experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 21.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation588 ft (179 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density588/sq mi
Coordinates39.9353°N, 89.6788°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySangamon County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Downing - Peoria International (PIA)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.0"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 21.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood
Good Days %71.9%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0483 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.0 / 100
Community Resilience92.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 128 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 132 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 115 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 127 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 135 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

763 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 839 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 77 km 3
May 13, 1995 EF4 72 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 51 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 96 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 77 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 21 km 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 70 km 0
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 56 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 17 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 10 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 68 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 51 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 58 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 8 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 87 km 1
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 17 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in

Cantrall has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.9").

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