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Greenup, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Cumberland County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,678 Population 959/sq mi density
$48,516 Median Income $28,151 per capita
$90,900 Home Value $148,758 Zillow
$679 Median Rent 25.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
202 Violent Crime/100K 1,346 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$48,516 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,900 home value, $679/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
202 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Greenup experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation583 ft (178 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density959/sq mi
Coordinates39.2479°N, 88.1600°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCumberland County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.8"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 19.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.2 / 100
Community Resilience88.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

51 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 92 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 91 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 143 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 92 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 149 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 99 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 94 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 54 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 137 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 92 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 91 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 134 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 89 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 98 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 93 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 92 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 19 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 132 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 149 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

510 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 419 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 35 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 80 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 92 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 82 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 39 km 6
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 99 km 1
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 47 km 6
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 34 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 22 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 82 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 6, 1961 EF3 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.3 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.2 in

Greenup has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.2").

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