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La Clede, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Clay County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
151 Population 487/sq mi density
$40,991 Median Income $18,538 per capita
$62,800 Home Value $113,255 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
130 Violent Crime/100K 1,521 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$40,991 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
130 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
La Clede 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

Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density487/sq mi
Coordinates38.8806°N, 88.7127°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClay County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 8.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.09"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.0 / 100
Community Resilience88.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

55 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 86 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 87 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 129 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 87 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 138 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 87 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 86 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 87 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 85 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 118 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 89 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 56 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 40 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 88 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 63 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 102 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 64 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 32 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 92 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

496 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 475 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 82 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 40 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 39 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 73 km 1
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 92 km 0
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 74 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 57 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 84 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 59 km 1
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 96 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 81 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 95 km 2
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 61 km 6
Jul 28, 1976 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 41 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 100 km 1
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 6, 1961 EF3 29 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.1 in Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 3.4 in

La Clede has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (2.1").

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