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Flora, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Clay County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,860 Population 1,036/sq mi density
$50,588 Median Income $30,625 per capita
$78,400 Home Value $101,455 Zillow
$728 Median Rent 17.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
123 Violent Crime/100K 1,502 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$50,588 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,400 home value, $728/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Flora experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation483 ft (147 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density1,036/sq mi
Coordinates38.6656°N, 88.4738°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClay County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 11.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.0 / 100
Community Resilience88.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

61 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 56 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 57 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 97 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 57 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 106 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 56 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 71 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 58 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 55 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 92 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 25 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 60 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 64 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 59 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 78 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 56 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 63 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 80 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 86 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

464 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 33 fatalities, 493 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 94 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 89 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 11 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 46 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 36 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 89 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 64 km 0
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 68 km 1
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 44 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 67 km 1
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 42 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 87 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 86 km 6
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 6, 1961 EF3 49 km 0
Feb 10, 1959 EF3 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in

Flora has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.3").

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