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Hoffman, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Clinton County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
627 Population 1,229/sq mi density
$70,292 Median Income $26,732 per capita
$109,600 Home Value $134,570 Zillow
$920 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
154 Violent Crime/100K 1,419 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,292 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,600 home value, $920/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
154 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hoffman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,229/sq mi
Coordinates38.5405°N, 89.2643°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClinton County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
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: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 120 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 122 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 145 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 131 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 121 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 141 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 119 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 122 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 119 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 107 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 150 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 80 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 124 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 36 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 114 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 123 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 122 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 34 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 120 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

585 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 56 fatalities, 942 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 51 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 21 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 76 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 69 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 83 km 10
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 78 km 0
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 33 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 95 km 11
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 73 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 98 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 51 km 1
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 94 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 62 km 0
Nov 19, 1991 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 65 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 78 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 38 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF3 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RED SHALE UNIT RX (2,123 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 97 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 98 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 83 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 82 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 79 km
2024 HAMPTON NORTH RX 807 95 km
2018 UNNAMED 729 82 km
2024 HERRIN FLATS RX 713 97 km
2020 UNNAMED 687 82 km
2024 HAMPTON RX 628 96 km
2022 BLOWDOWN 16 RX 553 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in

Hoffman has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.0").

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