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Joppa, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Massac County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
264 Population 539/sq mi density
$41,750 Median Income $23,324 per capita
$44,000 Home Value $158,128 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
621 Violent Crime/100K 4,191 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$41,750 median income, 23.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$44,000 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
621 violent crimes/100K (63% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Joppa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation349 ft (106 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density539/sq mi
Coordinates37.2092°N, 88.8470°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMassac County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.2 / 100
Community Resilience28.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

331 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 68 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 130 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 112 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 35 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 39 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 130 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 136 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 63 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 125 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 65 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 131 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 138 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 35 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 80 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 44 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 48 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 92 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 13 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 104 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

590 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 112 fatalities, 1,550 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 85 km 57
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 57 km 8
May 6, 2003 EF4 18 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF4 70 km 10
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 81 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 67 km 3
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 78 km 11
May 26, 2024 EF3 44 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 70 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 90 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 51 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 13 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 97 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 4 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 62 km 1
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 74 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 46 km 1
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FRANKLIN CREEK RX (2,828 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 81 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 36 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 81 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 56 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 48 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 48 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 50 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 62 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 39 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 49 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 64 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 91 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 61 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 37 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 45 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 49 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 55 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 48 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in

Joppa has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.1").

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