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Johnston City, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Williamson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,351 Population 1,581/sq mi density
$46,629 Median Income $33,916 per capita
$84,500 Home Value $103,742 Zillow
$830 Median Rent 39.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
74 Violent Crime/100K 1,915 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,629 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,500 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Johnston City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density1,581/sq mi
Coordinates37.8210°N, 88.9293°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWilliamson County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.4 / 100
Community Resilience78.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

154 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 M5.2 115 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 96 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 117 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 105 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 55 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 105 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 116 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 115 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 114 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 112 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 116 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 121 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 114 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 45 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 100 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 106 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 68 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 109 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 139 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

550 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 58 fatalities, 982 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 40 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 95 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 81 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 28 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 81 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 62 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 62 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 92 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 18 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 53 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 50 km 11
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 94 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 28 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 80 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 81 km 3
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 94 km 2
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 89 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF3 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,286 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 57 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 21 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 58 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 58 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 52 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 48 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 45 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 55 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 48 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 49 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 55 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 77 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 55 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 22 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 68 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 68 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 55 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 45 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 54 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in Wettest
April 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in

Johnston City has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.9").

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