Montrose, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Cumberland County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
276 Population 431/sq mi density
$54,821 Median Income $26,762 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $187,188 Zillow
$393 Median Rent 12.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$54,821 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $393/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Montrose experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation601 ft (183 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density431/sq mi
Coordinates39.1660°N, 88.3780°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCumberland County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 14.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.44"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.28"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.2 / 100
Community Resilience88.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

52 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 90 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 90 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 140 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 91 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 148 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 119 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 92 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 65 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 91 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 147 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 89 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 77 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 92 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 78 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 91 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 22 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 58 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 105 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 136 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

511 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 477 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 26 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 67 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 92 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 79 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 40 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 96 km 1
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 38 km 6
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 8 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 91 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 89 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 6, 1961 EF3 15 km 0
Jun 22, 1960 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
October 56°F (14°C) 4.1 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in

Montrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.3").

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