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Enfield, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · White County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
497 Population 492/sq mi density
$39,063 Median Income $23,766 per capita
$59,600 Home Value $114,913 Zillow
$450 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
431 Violent Crime/100K 2,311 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$39,063 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,600 home value, $450/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
431 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Enfield 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 48.3 inches. The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation480 ft (146 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density492/sq mi
Coordinates38.1009°N, 88.3381°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWhite County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 11.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.3 / 100
Community Resilience78.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

97 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 56 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 57 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 52 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 111 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 148 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 56 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 63 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 52 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 105 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 56 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 55 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 144 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 30 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 114 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 40 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 111 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 137 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 58 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 57 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

500 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 72 fatalities, 1,036 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 80 km 1
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 53 km 8
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 53 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 85 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 20 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 95 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 64 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 77 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 68 km 1
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 45 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 92 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 20 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 70 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 58 km 24
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 44 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 78 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 80 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 64 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 50 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 71 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 66 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 48 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 52 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 76 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 66 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 81 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 66 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 66 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 82 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 82 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 66 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 47 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 52 km
2024 PLEASANT VALLEY RX 899 79 km
2021 MILL CREEK RX 898 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.9 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Enfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.8").

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