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Macedonia, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Hamilton County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
27 Population 100/sq mi density
$33,500 Home Value $163,803 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,534 Violent Crime/100K 14,724 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,534 violent crimes/100K (304% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Macedonia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation501 ft (153 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates38.0543°N, 88.7033°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHamilton County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 13.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0471 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.8 / 100
Community Resilience75.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

120 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 84 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 128 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 86 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 83 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 87 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 85 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 133 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 94 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 146 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 128 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 81 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 85 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 35 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 129 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 83 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 136 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 139 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 97 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 87 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

515 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 76 fatalities, 1,157 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 48 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 77 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 40 km 8
May 6, 2003 EF4 92 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 61 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 30 km 1
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 94 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 47 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 41 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 79 km 11
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 74 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 59 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 52 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 92 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 85 km 24
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 94 km 1
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 78 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 73 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 53 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 91 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 91 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 61 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 51 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 62 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 64 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 49 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 52 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 70 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 64 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 55 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 65 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 70 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 64 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 70 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 74 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 76 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.6 in

Macedonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.7").

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