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McClure, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Alexander County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
245 Population 160/sq mi density
$36,667 Median Income $24,814 per capita
$47,500 Home Value $59,218 Zillow
$686 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
320 Violent Crime/100K 4,280 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$36,667 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,500 home value, $686/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
320 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
McClure enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation336 ft (102 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density160/sq mi
Coordinates37.3126°N, 89.4316°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAlexander County County
Nearest AirportCape Girardeau Regional (CGI)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 10.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.8 / 100
Community Resilience42.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

345 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 24 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 89 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 22 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 129 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 62 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 49 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 124 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 59 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 131 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 130 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 129 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 145 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 58 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 107 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 55 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 69 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 41 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 55 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 96 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

559 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 117 fatalities, 1,455 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 87 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 96 km 57
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 68 km 1
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 81 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 54 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 36 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF4 60 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 43 km 11
May 26, 2024 EF3 47 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 62 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 89 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 97 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 87 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 42 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 55 km 3
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 81 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 76 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 22 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 11 km 1
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 80 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 51 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 13 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 13 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 89 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 97 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 75 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 90 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 98 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 96 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 80 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 13 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 90 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 50 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 6 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 6 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 90 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 55 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 89 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
November 47°F (9°C) 4.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in

McClure has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (3.0").

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