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Nashville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Washington County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,991 Population 971/sq mi density
$61,753 Median Income $32,381 per capita
$146,500 Home Value $171,690 Zillow
$816 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
498 Violent Crime/100K 925 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,753 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,500 home value, $816/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
498 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Nashville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation473 ft (144 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density971/sq mi
Coordinates38.3536°N, 89.3780°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 11.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score55.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.1 / 100
Community Resilience98.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

89 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 M5.2 131 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 135 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 132 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 147 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 111 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 131 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 137 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 128 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 132 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 129 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 102 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 131 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 90 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 58 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 134 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 97 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 133 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 144 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 36 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

594 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 68 fatalities, 1,068 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 32 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 89 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 10 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 97 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 83 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 80 km 1
May 29, 1982 EF4 65 km 10
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 77 km 0
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 73 km 11
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 27 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 92 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 74 km 6
May 31, 2013 EF3 84 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 96 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 81 km 2
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 57 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RED SHALE UNIT RX (2,123 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 80 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 80 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 61 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 61 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 57 km
2021 MILL CREEK RX 898 84 km
2024 HAMPTON NORTH RX 807 78 km
2018 UNNAMED 729 60 km
2024 HERRIN FLATS RX 713 80 km
2020 UNNAMED 687 60 km
2024 HAMPTON RX 628 79 km
2022 BLOWDOWN 16 RX 553 64 km
2019 PINE HILLS RX 542 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.3 in

Nashville has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (2.0").

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