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Eddyville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Pope County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
48 Population 171/sq mi density
$60,938 Median Income $31,958 per capita
$419 Median Rent 13.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
532 Violent Crime/100K 1,783 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,938 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
532 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Eddyville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density171/sq mi
Coordinates37.5002°N, 88.5851°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPope County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.5 / 100
Community Resilience8.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

220 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 M5.2 122 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 99 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 124 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 92 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 55 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 122 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 78 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 99 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 102 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 119 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 123 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 105 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 122 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 74 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 41 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 84 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 130 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 88 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 48 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

544 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 81 fatalities, 1,301 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 87 km 1
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 22 km 8
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 97 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 47 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 84 km 1
May 29, 1982 EF4 58 km 10
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 100 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 90 km 3
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 97 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 82 km 11
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 79 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 63 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 39 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 82 km 1
May 10, 2016 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 52 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 71 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 38 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 91 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FRANKLIN CREEK RX (2,828 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 10 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 88 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 48 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 67 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 67 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 11 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 22 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 3 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 12 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 25 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 21 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 8 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 75 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 12 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 48 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 72 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 72 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 12 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in

Eddyville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.0").

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