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Mill Creek, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Union County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
32 Population 84/sq mi density
$107,500 Median Income $34,413 per capita
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
320 Violent Crime/100K 4,280 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$107,500 median income, 20.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
320 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Mill Creek 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

Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates37.3409°N, 89.2531°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyUnion County County
Nearest AirportCairo Regional (CIR)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 10.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.5 / 100
Community Resilience56.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

336 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on May 2, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 38 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 99 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 7 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 56 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 134 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 54 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 128 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 62 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 135 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 137 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 145 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 92 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 52 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 52 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 27 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 78 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 53 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 102 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 128 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

561 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 119 fatalities, 1,503 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 82 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 96 km 57
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 79 km 1
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 66 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 63 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 21 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF4 52 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 45 km 11
May 26, 2024 EF3 73 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 34 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 43 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 56 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 96 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 43 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 85 km 2
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 92 km 1
May 6, 2003 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 8 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 64 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 40 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 10 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 10 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 73 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 81 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 59 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 73 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 83 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 80 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 64 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 16 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 73 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 39 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 10 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 10 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 74 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 55 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 73 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (19°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.2 in

Mill Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (3.1").

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