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Fairview, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Fulton County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
357 Population 85/sq mi density
$65,250 Median Income $37,153 per capita
$79,800 Home Value $132,470 Zillow
$442 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
132 Violent Crime/100K 1,844 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,800 home value, $442/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairview experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 24.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation713 ft (217 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density85/sq mi
Coordinates40.6547°N, 90.1832°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFulton County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Downing - Peoria International (PIA)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 24.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.9 / 100
Community Resilience77.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3 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 M4.2 140 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 134 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

655 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 587 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 52 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 74 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 96 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 33 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 91 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 40 km 0
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 38 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 75 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 79 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 94 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 80 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 34 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 79 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 61 km 1
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 80 km 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 17 km 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 9 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 3 (1,206 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 UNIT 3 1,206 92 km
2002 HSB 03 2 1,130 93 km
2000 DESTRUST A 756 93 km
2006 HSB 003 674 92 km
2004 HSB 009 608 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.3 in

Fairview has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.4").

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