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Ellis Grove, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Randolph County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
330 Population 673/sq mi density
$68,750 Median Income $30,736 per capita
$79,500 Home Value $170,472 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
154 Violent Crime/100K 891 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$68,750 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,500 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
154 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Ellis Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density673/sq mi
Coordinates38.0102°N, 89.9126°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRandolph County County
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 10.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0498 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.8 / 100
Community Resilience80.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

121 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 99 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 96 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 150 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 134 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 87 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 145 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 145 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 133 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 144 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 144 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 120 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 143 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 114 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 145 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 146 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 47 km
May 16, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.3 144 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 63 km
Apr 8, 1998 2 km NNW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.2 143 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 59 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 33 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 61 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 95 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 37 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 73 km 10
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 81 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 64 km 4
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 93 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 83 km 21
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 79 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 51 km 11
May 26, 2024 EF3 92 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 84 km 6
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 55 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 67 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 90 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 72 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 23 km 2
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 39 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMITH MILL HOLLOW (3,978 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 96 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 96 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 96 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 96 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 82 km
2021 BEAR PAW 2,080 100 km
2024 BEAR PAW RX 2,067 100 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 84 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 84 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,586 95 km
2010 DELBRIDGE SOUTH 1,574 96 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 75 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,483 75 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,260 90 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 82 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 91 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in

Ellis Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.1").

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