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Mount Clare, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Macoupin County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
322
Population
209/sq mi density
$66,125
Median Income
$45,650 per capita
$111,100
Home Value
$67,486 Zillow
$569
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
331
Violent Crime/100K
2,579 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$66,125 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,100 home value, $569/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
331 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Clare experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 652 ft (199 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0973°N, 89.8337°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Macoupin County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Louis Regional (ALN) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0477 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 3.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.61 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in |
Mount Clare has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.9").