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Freeman Spur, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Williamson County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
165 Population 413/sq mi density
$35,000 Median Income $28,325 per capita
$66,900 Home Value $111,382 Zillow
$594 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
85 Violent Crime/100K 2,989 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,900 home value, $594/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Freeman Spur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density413/sq mi
Coordinates37.8600°N, 88.9999°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWilliamson County County
Nearest AirportCape Girardeau Regional (CGI)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.4 / 100
Community Resilience78.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

152 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 M5.2 118 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 96 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 119 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 110 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 57 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 109 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 118 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 120 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 116 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 114 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 118 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 123 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 104 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 117 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 51 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 109 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 112 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 140 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 72 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

550 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 64 fatalities, 1,034 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 33 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 90 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 74 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 36 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 76 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 66 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 92 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 64 km 1
May 29, 1982 EF4 13 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 47 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 46 km 11
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 100 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 31 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 83 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 85 km 3
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 88 km 2
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 97 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,286 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 64 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 22 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 59 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 59 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 59 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 56 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 52 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 62 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 56 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 56 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 62 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 78 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 62 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 23 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 68 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 68 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 62 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 39 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 61 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
May 65°F (19°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Freeman Spur has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.7").

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