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Cypress, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Pulaski County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
264 Population 352/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $21,541 per capita
$72,500 Home Value $74,104 Zillow
$1,071 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
138 Violent Crime/100K 551 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,500 home value, $1,071/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Cypress enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation380 ft (116 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density352/sq mi
Coordinates37.3657°N, 89.0189°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPulaski County County
Nearest AirportCairo Regional (CIR)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.4"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 7.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.4 / 100
Community Resilience16.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

311 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 58 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 132 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 113 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 15 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 54 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 141 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 65 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 139 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 136 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 71 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 142 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 146 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 75 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 49 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 55 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 17 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 92 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 57 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 111 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

570 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 120 fatalities, 1,550 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 82 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 99 km 57
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 96 km 1
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 49 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 80 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 11 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF4 49 km 10
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 90 km 3
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 55 km 11
May 26, 2024 EF3 88 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 89 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 24 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 74 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 32 km 3
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 27 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 84 km 1
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 86 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 27 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 43 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 35 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 28 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 28 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 52 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 61 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 39 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 53 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 64 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 61 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 43 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 34 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 53 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 34 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 31 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 31 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 53 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 62 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 52 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 3.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.2 in

Cypress has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (3.2").

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