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Elkville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
781 Population 1,014/sq mi density
$46,600 Median Income $23,361 per capita
$74,000 Home Value $99,592 Zillow
$729 Median Rent 39.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
219 Violent Crime/100K 1,598 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,600 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $729/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
219 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Elkville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation403 ft (123 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density1,014/sq mi
Coordinates37.9094°N, 89.2372°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportCape Girardeau Regional (CGI)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 11.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.6 / 100
Community Resilience65.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

161 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 M5.2 133 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 91 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 134 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 130 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 60 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 133 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 117 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 141 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 147 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 116 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 129 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 134 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 125 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 72 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 132 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 112 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 115 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 116 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 137 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

552 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 64 fatalities, 1,017 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 19 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 71 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 60 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 57 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 58 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 73 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 99 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 77 km 1
May 29, 1982 EF4 15 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 32 km 11
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 43 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 41 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 96 km 3
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 68 km 2
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 99 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 61 km 1
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 66 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,286 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 83 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 29 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 57 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 57 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 80 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 77 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 71 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 82 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 77 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 77 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 81 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 78 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 82 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 30 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 67 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 67 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 83 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 21 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 81 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 21 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in

Elkville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.6").

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