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Chesterfield, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Greene County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
244 Population 452/sq mi density
$60,313 Median Income $24,461 per capita
$78,900 Home Value $82,283 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$60,313 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Chesterfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density452/sq mi
Coordinates39.2566°N, 90.0668°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGreene County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.4 / 100
Community Resilience67.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

25 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 M3.9 150 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 90 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 134 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 139 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 143 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 93 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 85 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 140 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 110 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 134 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 89 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 89 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 91 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 112 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 143 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 99 km
Nov 25, 2013 8 km NE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 147 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 149 km
Jun 6, 2017 8 km ENE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 150 km
Sep 11, 2019 6 km NNE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

634 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 53 fatalities, 1,197 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 60 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 77 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 93 km 21
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 63 km 2
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 56 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 60 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 51 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 29 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 83 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 92 km 1
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 35 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 99 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 81 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.9 in

Chesterfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.7").

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