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Goofy Ridge, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Mason County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
148 Population 110/sq mi density
$54,063 Median Income $34,986 per capita
$75,000 Home Value $88,695 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
409 Violent Crime/100K 3,558 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$54,063 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
409 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
0.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Goofy Ridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation480 ft (146 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density110/sq mi
Coordinates40.3949°N, 89.9407°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMason County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Downing - Peoria International (PIA)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 12.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.9 / 100
Community Resilience68.7 / 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 Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 147 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

708 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 721 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 40 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 69 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 31 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 61 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 48 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 75 km 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 33 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 76 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 46 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 59 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 24 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 51 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 3 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 61 km 1
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 68 km 0
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 28 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.0 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in

Goofy Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (1.5").

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