Easton, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Mason County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
286 Population 1,192/sq mi density
$62,188 Median Income $32,667 per capita
$89,100 Home Value $115,790 Zillow
$728 Median Rent 46.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$62,188 median income, 16.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,100 home value, $728/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Easton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation511 ft (156 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,192/sq mi
Coordinates40.2321°N, 89.8416°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMason County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Downing - Peoria International (PIA)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 12.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.14"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.70"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.9 / 100
Community Resilience68.7 / 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 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

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

764 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 805 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 49 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 77 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 42 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 50 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 64 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 55 km 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 42 km 0
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 99 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 28 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 39 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 73 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 22 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 67 km 1
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 48 km 0
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.0 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in Driest

Easton has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and December the driest (1.7").

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