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Exeter, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Scott County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
101 Population 146/sq mi density
$57,143 Median Income $26,007 per capita
$90,000 Home Value $98,242 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 10.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$57,143 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, $683/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Exeter experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation603 ft (184 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density146/sq mi
Coordinates39.7191°N, 90.4960°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyScott County County
Nearest AirportQuincy Regional-Baldwin Field (UIN)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score2.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience82.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 150 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 147 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 146 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 122 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 132 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 137 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 143 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 92 km
Jan 15, 1998 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

537 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 470 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 13, 1995 EF4 74 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 68 km 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 65 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 62 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 84 km 1
May 13, 1995 EF3 92 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 93 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 58 km 1
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 62 km 0
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 78 km 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 98 km 2
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 94 km 0
Sep 30, 1973 EF3 68 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 80 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 50 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in

Exeter has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.5").

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