Ellisville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Fulton County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
86 Population 319/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $22,627 per capita
$29,800 Home Value $120,580 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$29,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Ellisville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 24.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation545 ft (166 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density319/sq mi
Coordinates40.6273°N, 90.3060°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFulton County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Downing - Peoria International (PIA)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 24.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.95"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.83"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.9 / 100
Community Resilience77.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 28, 2004.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 150 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

626 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 575 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 62 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 85 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 85 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 29 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 99 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 51 km 0
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 33 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 86 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 81 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 98 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 88 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 39 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 86 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 52 km 1
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 12 km 2
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 9 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 3 (1,206 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 UNIT 3 1,206 85 km
2002 HSB 03 2 1,130 86 km
2000 DESTRUST A 756 86 km
2006 HSB 003 674 85 km
2004 HSB 009 608 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 26°F (-3°C) 1.8 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in
April 49°F (10°C) 3.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.4 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in

Ellisville has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.8").

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