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Jewett, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Cumberland County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
296 Population 293/sq mi density
$49,167 Median Income $19,226 per capita
$57,600 Home Value $186,684 Zillow
$791 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
600 Violent Crime/100K 1,400 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$49,167 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,600 home value, $791/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
600 violent crimes/100K (58% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Jewett experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density293/sq mi
Coordinates39.2077°N, 88.2431°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCumberland County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.9"
10% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.13"

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

52 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 90 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 89 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 141 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 90 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 147 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 107 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 92 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 57 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 90 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 145 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 89 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 142 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 84 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 91 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 89 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 90 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 18 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 143 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 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

513 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 419 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 29 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 74 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 90 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 81 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 38 km 6
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 96 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 43 km 6
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 38 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 86 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 95 km 1
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 6, 1961 EF3 28 km 0
Jun 22, 1960 EF3 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.2 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.3 in

Jewett has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.1").

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