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Fairview Heights, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · St. Louis city County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
16,255 Population 1,418/sq mi density
$77,960 Median Income $41,710 per capita
$166,800 Home Value $189,324 Zillow
$1,177 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
250 Violent Crime/100K 3,611 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$77,960 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,800 home value, $1,177/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
250 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairview Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Area11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²)
Population Density1,418/sq mi
Coordinates38.5953°N, 90.0047°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySt. Louis city County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.8"
7% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0419 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)15.1 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.03 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.28 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.9 / 100
Community Resilience61.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very High
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 97 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 78 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 144 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 68 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 98 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 136 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 85 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 94 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 126 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 73 km
Mar 12, 2002 6 km S of Marble Hill, Missouri M3.1 150 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 123 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 119 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 101 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 88 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 102 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 125 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 76 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 44 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

608 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 66 fatalities, 1,166 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 87 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 97 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 52 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 45 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 18 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 48 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 52 km 21
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 88 km 1
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 81 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 78 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 19 km 6
May 31, 2013 EF3 26 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 96 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 42 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 86 km 2
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 86 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 3 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX (1,011 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 91 km
2005 UNNAMED 741 99 km
2018 UNNAMED 729 98 km
1995 UNNAMED 724 99 km
2020 UNNAMED 687 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Fairview Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.0").

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