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London Mills, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Knox County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
356 Population 524/sq mi density
$52,656 Median Income $38,484 per capita
$54,800 Home Value $132,470 Zillow
$1,013 Median Rent 36.1% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
400 Violent Crime/100K 3,282 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$52,656 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,800 home value, $1,013/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
400 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
London Mills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 24.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation543 ft (166 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density524/sq mi
Coordinates40.7106°N, 90.2662°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKnox County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Downing - Peoria International (PIA)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 24.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.8 / 100
Community Resilience66.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 28, 2004.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 142 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

644 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 555 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 60 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 80 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 89 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 38 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 100 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 45 km 0
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 43 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 79 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 1, 2007 EF3 99 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 89 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 43 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 62 km 1
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 80 km 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 17 km 2
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 19 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 3 (1,206 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 UNIT 3 1,206 82 km
2002 HSB 03 2 1,130 83 km
2000 DESTRUST A 756 84 km
2006 HSB 003 674 82 km
2004 HSB 009 608 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.9 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.2 in

London Mills has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.3").

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