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Equality, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Gallatin County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
539 Population 613/sq mi density
$42,500 Median Income $28,173 per capita
$84,500 Home Value $75,446 Zillow
$419 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
242 Violent Crime/100K 3,200 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,500 home value, $419/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Equality enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density613/sq mi
Coordinates37.7369°N, 88.3422°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGallatin County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.3 / 100
Community Resilience17.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

130 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 89 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 130 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 90 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 59 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 85 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 112 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 89 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 136 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 67 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 85 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 141 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 89 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 139 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 108 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 89 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 13 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 118 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 81 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 122 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 88 km 1
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 28 km 8
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 90 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 80 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 58 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 93 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 96 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 70 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 89 km 1
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 47 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 62 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 74 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 49 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 85 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 36 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 49 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 51 km 24
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 44 km 0
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 40 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 65 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 95 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 95 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 25 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 12 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 35 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 27 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 9 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 13 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 38 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 27 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 66 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 27 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 97 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 27 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 99 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 87 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 97 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in

Equality has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").

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