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Hoyleton, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Washington County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
472 Population 621/sq mi density
$71,875 Median Income $26,020 per capita
$103,500 Home Value $146,179 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
778 Violent Crime/100K 4,848 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,875 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,500 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
778 violent crimes/100K (105% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hoyleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density621/sq mi
Coordinates38.4457°N, 89.2721°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 11.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.1 / 100
Community Resilience98.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

83 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 M5.2 121 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 147 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 122 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 141 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 120 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 122 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 148 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 119 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 145 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 122 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 101 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 119 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 139 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 46 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 80 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 109 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 123 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 130 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

584 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 65 fatalities, 1,047 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 41 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 16 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 100 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 73 km 1
May 29, 1982 EF4 73 km 10
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 81 km 0
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 85 km 11
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 25 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 99 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 77 km 6
May 31, 2013 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 94 km 2
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 48 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 56 km 0
Nov 19, 1991 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

12 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 87 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 88 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 72 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 72 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 69 km
2021 MILL CREEK RX 898 93 km
2024 HAMPTON NORTH RX 807 85 km
2018 UNNAMED 729 72 km
2024 HERRIN FLATS RX 713 87 km
2020 UNNAMED 687 72 km
2024 HAMPTON RX 628 86 km
2022 BLOWDOWN 16 RX 553 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.5 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in

Hoyleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.1").

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