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Germantown, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Clinton County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,268 Population 1,243/sq mi density
$83,661 Median Income $44,675 per capita
$185,300 Home Value $241,167 Zillow
$752 Median Rent 16.8% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$83,661 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,300 home value, $752/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Germantown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density1,243/sq mi
Coordinates38.5553°N, 89.5412°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClinton County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 11.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.6 / 100
Community Resilience88.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

76 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 145 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 146 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 136 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 145 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 130 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 143 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 146 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 143 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 126 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 148 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 104 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 46 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 147 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 94 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 138 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 69 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 53 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 101 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 117 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

624 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 85 fatalities, 1,526 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 59 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 17 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 99 km 1
May 29, 1982 EF4 91 km 10
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 54 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 89 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 92 km 21
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 51 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 95 km 11
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 50 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 96 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 59 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 81 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 91 km 2
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 74 km 1
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 86 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KINKAID RX (1,215 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 83 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 83 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 77 km
2018 UNNAMED 729 82 km
2020 UNNAMED 687 82 km
2022 BLOWDOWN 16 RX 553 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Germantown has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (2.0").

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