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Mineral, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Bureau County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
179 Population 526/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $25,709 per capita
$73,900 Home Value $175,777 Zillow
$1,025 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
293 Violent Crime/100K 3,367 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,900 home value, $1,025/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
293 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Mineral experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 30.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation639 ft (195 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density526/sq mi
Coordinates41.3822°N, 89.8363°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBureau County County
Nearest AirportQuad Cities International (MLI)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 30.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.7 / 100
Community Resilience80.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 79 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 129 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 51 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 98 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 129 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

640 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 453 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 69 km 2
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 88 km 3
Jul 13, 2004 EF4 77 km 0
Mar 29, 1981 EF4 34 km 0
Jun 29, 1976 EF4 65 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 74 km 2
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 20, 2004 EF3 49 km 8
May 9, 1995 EF3 10 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 44 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 89 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 74 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 30, 1977 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 4, 1976 EF3 30 km 0
Jul 23, 1975 EF3 95 km 2
Jun 13, 1975 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 76 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.8 in
May 62°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 2.1 in

Mineral has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (1.3").

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