Fidelity, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jersey County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
105 Population 1,050/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $10,520 per capita
$92,500 Home Value $209,388 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fidelity experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation632 ft (193 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density1,050/sq mi
Coordinates39.1546°N, 90.1645°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJersey County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 16.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.18"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.21"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %74.5%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0508 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience82.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

26 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 M3.9 136 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 92 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 121 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 138 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 137 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 99 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 88 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 114 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 127 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 132 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 75 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 85 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 77 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 104 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 130 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 85 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 138 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 135 km
Nov 25, 2013 8 km NE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 134 km
Jun 6, 2017 8 km ENE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

639 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 54 fatalities, 1,112 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 54 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 48 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 62 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 79 km 21
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 77 km 2
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 89 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 45 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 72 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 73 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 43 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 96 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 78 km 1
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 46 km 1
May 9, 1995 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 61 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 69 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 58 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 19 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.4 in

Fidelity has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.2").

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