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Lovington, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Moultrie County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,120 Population 2,074/sq mi density
$54,394 Median Income $27,207 per capita
$90,400 Home Value $157,092 Zillow
$748 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
383 Violent Crime/100K 862 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,394 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,400 home value, $748/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
383 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lovington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation681 ft (208 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density2,074/sq mi
Coordinates39.7151°N, 88.6337°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMoultrie County County
Nearest AirportCentral Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 12.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.2 / 100
Community Resilience60.4 / 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 Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 116 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 120 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 107 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 141 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 48 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 141 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 83 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 109 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 143 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 108 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 92 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 95 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 149 km
Sep 10, 2023 9 km E of Parkersburg, Illinois M2.7 138 km
Apr 16, 1991 4 km E of Parkersburg, Illinois M2.7 136 km
Sep 14, 2011 8 km NW of Mount Erie, Illinois M2.7 131 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 142 km
Jun 16, 2022 4 km ESE of Parkersburg, Illinois M2.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

724 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 599 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 91 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 79 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 17 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 91 km 2
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 73 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 30 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 70 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 99 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 74 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 91 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 32 km 6
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 95 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 73 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 43 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in
April 53°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.0 in

Lovington has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.9").

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