Creal Springs, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Williamson County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
354 Population 344/sq mi density
$43,333 Median Income $27,097 per capita
$57,600 Home Value $206,873 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$43,333 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,600 home value, $625/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Creal Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation508 ft (155 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density344/sq mi
Coordinates37.6198°N, 88.8374°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWilliamson County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 7.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.64"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.4 / 100
Community Resilience78.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
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 Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

235 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 M5.2 125 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 86 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 126 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 104 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 146 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 42 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 125 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 84 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 113 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 98 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 121 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 125 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 103 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 124 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 79 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 44 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 86 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 89 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 125 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

551 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 78 fatalities, 1,257 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 63 km 1
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 19 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 88 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 43 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 77 km 1
May 29, 1982 EF4 33 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 57 km 11
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 76 km 1
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 92 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 16 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 88 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 86 km 1
May 10, 2016 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 80 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 58 km 3
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 92 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 47 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 96 km 24
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 73 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF3 78 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 35 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 22 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 50 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 50 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 34 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 37 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 24 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 36 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 38 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 36 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 33 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 64 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 36 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 23 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 57 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 57 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 37 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 57 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 35 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in Driest
March 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
April 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.2 in

Creal Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.6").

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