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Junction, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Gallatin County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
48 Population 58/sq mi density
$39,375 Median Income $20,508 per capita
$58,300 Home Value $75,446 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
242 Violent Crime/100K 3,200 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$39,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Junction enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation363 ft (111 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates37.7234°N, 88.2377°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGallatin County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.3 / 100
Community Resilience17.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

124 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 87 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 137 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 88 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 52 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 93 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 115 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 87 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 60 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 141 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 139 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 83 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 87 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 144 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 112 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 21 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 87 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 122 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 87 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 127 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

536 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 63 fatalities, 1,114 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 97 km 1
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 36 km 8
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 82 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 86 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 96 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 62 km 1
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 93 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 79 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 96 km 1
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 40 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 70 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 70 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 47 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 90 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 40 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 94 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 77 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 43 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 74 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 29 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 18 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 41 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 30 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 16 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 19 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 42 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 30 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 75 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 30 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 30 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 95 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 84 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 50 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 46 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 30 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 15 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 19 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in

Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.8").

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