Loami, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Sangamon County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
830 Population 822/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $30,274 per capita
$108,800 Home Value $210,399 Zillow
$871 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,800 home value, $871/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Loami experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 21.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation628 ft (191 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density822/sq mi
Coordinates39.6741°N, 89.8479°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySangamon County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.0"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 21.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood
Good Days %71.9%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0483 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability32.0 / 100
Community Resilience92.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 109 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 135 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 100 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 106 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 120 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 139 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 126 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 141 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 149 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 114 km
Jan 15, 1998 1 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

678 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 646 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 13, 1995 EF4 86 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 82 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 91 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 15 km 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 84 km 0
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 26 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 35 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 40 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 42 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 59 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 83 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 25 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 91 km 1
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 15 km 0
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 12 km 0
Jul 28, 1976 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.7 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in

Loami has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.9").

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