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Muddy, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Saline County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
42 Population 140/sq mi density
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
532 Violent Crime/100K 1,783 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
532 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Muddy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation370 ft (113 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density140/sq mi
Coordinates37.7668°N, 88.5139°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySaline County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.7 / 100
Community Resilience61.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

138 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 94 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 119 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 95 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 71 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 74 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 108 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 94 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 128 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 80 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 145 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 90 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 132 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 95 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 103 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 93 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 12 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 112 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 116 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 74 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

520 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 75 fatalities, 1,225 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 73 km 1
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 14 km 8
May 6, 2003 EF4 72 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 54 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 89 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 54 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 85 km 11
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 76 km 1
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 60 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 49 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 83 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 54 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 81 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 65 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 68 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 56 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 65 km 24
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 50 km 0
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 39 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 51 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 83 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 83 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 26 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 15 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 31 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 29 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 14 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 16 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 37 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 96 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 29 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 52 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 90 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 90 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 29 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 82 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 28 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in

Muddy has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (3.0").

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