Dieterich, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Effingham County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,171 Population 855/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $33,007 per capita
$201,200 Home Value $245,292 Zillow
$658 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$201,200 home value, $658/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Dieterich experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 16.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation592 ft (180 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density855/sq mi
Coordinates39.0603°N, 88.3814°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEffingham County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 16.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.4%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0488 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability23.0 / 100
Community Resilience95.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

55 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 80 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 80 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 130 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 81 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 137 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 127 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 61 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 82 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 81 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 79 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 136 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 72 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 82 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 67 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 81 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 34 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 124 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 95 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 56 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

474 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 490 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 55 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 90 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 16 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 83 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 90 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 33 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 85 km 1
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 47 km 6
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 57 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 6 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 6, 1961 EF3 14 km 0
Feb 10, 1959 EF3 92 km 0
Jul 11, 1958 EF3 53 km 0
Dec 18, 1957 EF3 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in

Dieterich has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.3").

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