Edwardsville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Madison County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
26,543 Population 1,326/sq mi density
$92,671 Median Income $48,313 per capita
$286,700 Home Value $329,725 Zillow
$1,231 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
30 Violent Crime/100K 686 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$92,671 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$286,700 home value, $1,231/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
30 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Edwardsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation578 ft (176 m)
Area20.2 sq mi (52.2 km²)
Population Density1,326/sq mi
Coordinates38.7908°N, 89.9886°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMadison County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median49.0
RatingGood
Good Days %52.7%
Unhealthy Days6

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0502 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.30 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.9 / 100
Community Resilience86.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 112 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 146 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 71 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 87 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 98 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 87 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 147 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 148 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 101 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 66 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 136 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 119 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 138 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 137 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 95 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 95 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 96 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 53 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 47 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

634 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 62 fatalities, 1,132 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 62 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 44 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 15 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 50 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 61 km 21
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 97 km 1
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 89 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 7 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 83 km 1
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 86 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 67 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 74 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 54 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 65 km 1
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 19 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 83 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 23 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 35°F (1°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in

Edwardsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.3").

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