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Hidalgo, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Cumberland County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
75 Population 221/sq mi density
$54,375 Median Income $35,595 per capita
$58,300 Home Value $148,758 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
600 Violent Crime/100K 1,400 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
600 violent crimes/100K (58% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hidalgo 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

Elevation582 ft (177 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density221/sq mi
Coordinates39.1559°N, 88.1491°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCumberland County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.8"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 19.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.24"

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

55 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 82 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 81 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 133 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 82 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 139 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 105 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 84 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 47 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 139 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 82 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 148 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 81 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 138 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 79 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 82 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 95 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 82 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 27 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 115 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

466 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 21 fatalities, 417 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 25 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 96 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 71 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 82 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 91 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 29 km 6
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 78 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 53 km 6
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 17 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 92 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 6, 1961 EF3 33 km 0
Jun 22, 1960 EF3 80 km 0
Feb 10, 1959 EF3 79 km 0
Jul 11, 1958 EF3 37 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 32°F (-0°C) 2.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.4 in

Hidalgo has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (2.2").

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