Sign In Register

Ewing, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jefferson County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
301 Population 298/sq mi density
$70,455 Median Income $29,006 per capita
$72,800 Home Value $163,803 Zillow
$760 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
1,534 Violent Crime/100K 14,724 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,455 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,800 home value, $760/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,534 violent crimes/100K (304% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ewing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation468 ft (143 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density298/sq mi
Coordinates38.0894°N, 88.8522°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
71 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.8 / 100
Community Resilience79.1 / 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 High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

128 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 94 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 124 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 95 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 97 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 86 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 94 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 135 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 144 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 107 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 135 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 90 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 94 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 130 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 47 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 92 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 136 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 98 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 139 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 89 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

504 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 83 fatalities, 1,183 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 35 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 64 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 47 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 97 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 92 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 38 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 63 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 40 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 29 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 70 km 11
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 88 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 58 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 65 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 91 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 98 km 24
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 90 km 1
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 31 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 98 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 80 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 50 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 87 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 87 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 70 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 61 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 69 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 73 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 60 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 62 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 78 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 73 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 51 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 97 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 74 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 60 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 73 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 60 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.6 in

Ewing has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.6").

View full weather details →