Erie, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Henry County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,658 Population 1,201/sq mi density
$86,750 Median Income $37,874 per capita
$147,300 Home Value $175,514 Zillow
$740 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
203 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$86,750 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,300 home value, $740/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
203 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Erie experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 29.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average20°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation589 ft (180 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density1,201/sq mi
Coordinates41.6586°N, 90.0813°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHenry County County
Nearest AirportQuad Cities International (MLI)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 29.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.8 / 100
Community Resilience83.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 101 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 136 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 54 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 114 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 135 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

607 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 223 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 69 km 2
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 11 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 74 km 1
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 81 km 8
May 9, 1995 EF3 66 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 18 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 59 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 58 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 39 km 1
Jun 14, 1974 EF3 58 km 0
May 13, 1974 EF3 43 km 0
Jul 17, 1972 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 97 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-6°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.7 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 2.4 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.1 in

Erie has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 20°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.7").

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