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Mount Auburn, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Christian County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
473 Population 473/sq mi density
$55,714 Median Income $26,695 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $138,243 Zillow
$1,138 Median Rent 13.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,714 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $1,138/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Auburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation677 ft (206 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density473/sq mi
Coordinates39.7654°N, 89.2593°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChristian County County
Nearest AirportCentral Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 13.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.1 / 100
Community Resilience85.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively 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 High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 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 M3.4 102 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 92 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 84 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 102 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 103 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 128 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

772 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 826 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 99 km 3
May 5, 1977 EF4 54 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 39 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 38 km 2
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 41 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 60 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 57 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 33 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 61 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 9 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 62 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF3 93 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 42 km 0
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 45 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 64 km 6
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 42 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

Mount Auburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.9").

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