Gladstone, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Henderson County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
176 Population 489/sq mi density
$42,500 Median Income $33,740 per capita
$56,800 Home Value $108,957 Zillow
$493 Median Rent 19.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 22.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,800 home value, $493/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Gladstone experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 16.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density489/sq mi
Coordinates40.8643°N, 90.9566°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHenderson County County
Nearest AirportSoutheast Iowa Regional (BRL)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 16.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.39"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.1 / 100
Community Resilience37.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very 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)

Tornado History

603 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 418 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 13, 1995 EF4 78 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 80 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 1, 2007 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 71 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 80 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 100 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 100 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 76 km 1
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 48 km 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 73 km 2
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 13, 1975 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 14, 1974 EF3 62 km 0
May 13, 1974 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 80 km 0
Sep 30, 1973 EF3 71 km 0
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 30 km
2002 HSB 03 2 1,130 31 km
2000 DESTRUST A 756 31 km
2006 HSB 003 674 29 km
2004 HSB 009 608 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.6 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in

Gladstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.4").

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