Illiopolis, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Christian County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
854 Population 1,256/sq mi density
$74,219 Median Income $32,074 per capita
$96,500 Home Value $143,794 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 17.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,219 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,500 home value, $675/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Illiopolis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The area receives 18.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation595 ft (181 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,256/sq mi
Coordinates39.8498°N, 89.2521°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChristian County County
Nearest AirportCentral Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 18.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.03"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.95"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.1 / 100
Community Resilience85.0 / 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 Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 111 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 96 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 93 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 111 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 112 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 134 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

779 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 819 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 90 km 3
May 5, 1977 EF4 45 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 39 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 40 km 2
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 50 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 67 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 54 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 29 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 69 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 7 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 86 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 41 km 0
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 45 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 70 km 6
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.1 in

Illiopolis has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.0").

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