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El Dara, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Pike County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
100 Population 99/sq mi density
$56,667 Median Income $16,905 per capita
$71,700 Home Value $101,563 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$56,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,700 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
El Dara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. The area receives 15.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density99/sq mi
Coordinates39.6228°N, 90.9917°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPike County County
Nearest AirportQuincy Regional-Baldwin Field (UIN)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.5"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 15.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.9 / 100
Community Resilience54.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 78 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 129 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 136 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 140 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 81 km
Jan 15, 1998 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

444 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 8 fatalities, 256 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 91 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 90 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 75 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 74 km 1
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 83 km 0
Sep 30, 1973 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 89 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 86 km 1
Apr 21, 1964 EF3 91 km 0
May 14, 1961 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 24, 1961 EF3 16 km 0
May 21, 1957 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 25, 1954 EF3 93 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF2 71 km 0
Oct 11, 2021 EF2 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.5 in

El Dara has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.5").

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