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Johnsonville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Wayne County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
37 Population 176/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $19,100 per capita
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
60 Violent Crime/100K 2,351 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Johnsonville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation546 ft (166 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density176/sq mi
Coordinates38.5209°N, 88.5382°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWayne County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.0 / 100
Community Resilience53.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
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

68 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 57 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 59 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 90 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 140 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 58 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 100 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 84 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 56 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 58 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 56 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 76 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 66 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 61 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 17 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 60 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 95 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 72 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 63 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 42 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

463 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 45 fatalities, 714 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 79 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 80 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 92 km 8
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 31 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 92 km 6
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 53 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 8 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 66 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 95 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 54 km 1
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 59 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 56 km 1
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 25 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 45 km 0
Nov 19, 1991 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 16, 1963 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DENNISON HOLLOW RX (1,573 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 95 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 98 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 94 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.5 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in

Johnsonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.3").

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