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Mulkeytown, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
84 Population 300/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
219 Violent Crime/100K 1,598 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
219 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Mulkeytown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation454 ft (138 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density300/sq mi
Coordinates37.9739°N, 89.1085°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportCape Girardeau Regional (CGI)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 11.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.6 / 100
Community Resilience65.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

142 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 M5.2 119 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 102 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 121 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 119 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 68 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 120 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 122 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 126 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 129 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 116 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 120 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 134 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 117 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 118 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 62 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 122 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 85 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 148 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 124 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

537 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 63 fatalities, 1,049 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 17 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 84 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 58 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 51 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 71 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 79 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 64 km 1
May 29, 1982 EF4 19 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 34 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 45 km 11
May 26, 2024 EF3 45 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 89 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 100 km 3
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 80 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 70 km 1
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 53 km 1
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 80 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 33 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 66 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 66 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 75 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 70 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 68 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 78 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 70 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 70 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 78 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 87 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 78 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 34 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 76 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 76 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 78 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 34 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 77 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Mulkeytown has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.7").

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