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Middletown, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Menard County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
236 Population 694/sq mi density
$52,857 Median Income $25,147 per capita
$66,300 Home Value $104,328 Zillow
$810 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
153 Violent Crime/100K 561 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$52,857 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,300 home value, $810/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Middletown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation582 ft (177 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density694/sq mi
Coordinates40.0993°N, 89.5904°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMenard County County
Nearest AirportGeneral Downing - Peoria International (PIA)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 12.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.1 / 100
Community Resilience83.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 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 M3.4 143 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 136 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 128 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 142 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 148 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

792 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 823 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 58 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 81 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 67 km 0
May 5, 1977 EF4 33 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 79 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 75 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 40 km 2
Apr 4, 2023 EF3 67 km 0
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 78 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 76 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 26 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 16 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 87 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 47 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 46 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 27 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 90 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
April 53°F (11°C) 3.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in

Middletown has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.6").

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