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Cave-In-Rock, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Hardin County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
229 Population 619/sq mi density
$26,563 Median Income $25,322 per capita
$454 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
242 Violent Crime/100K 3,200 property/100K
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$26,563 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Cave-In-Rock experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation399 ft (122 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density619/sq mi
Coordinates37.4710°N, 88.1658°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHardin County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.92"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score8.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.9 / 100
Community Resilience25.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

127 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 M5.2 112 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 133 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 113 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 69 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 91 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 99 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 112 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 130 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 73 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 108 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 112 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 130 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 47 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 112 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 96 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 107 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 112 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 78 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 88 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

558 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 68 fatalities, 1,123 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 49 km 8
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 61 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 80 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 91 km 1
May 29, 1982 EF4 93 km 10
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 94 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 89 km 3
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 57 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 41 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 76 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 74 km 1
May 10, 2016 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 32 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 69 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 75 km 3
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 38 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 90 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 94 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FRANKLIN CREEK RX (2,828 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 72 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 34 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 73 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 92 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 28 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 31 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 40 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 26 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 32 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 87 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 30 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 34 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 26 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 25 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 26 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 67 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 56 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in

Cave-In-Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.9").

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