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Nason, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jefferson County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
252 Population 277/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $23,857 per capita
$77,200 Home Value $113,855 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,261 Violent Crime/100K 6,224 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,200 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,261 violent crimes/100K (232% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Nason enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation435 ft (133 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density277/sq mi
Coordinates38.1760°N, 88.9663°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportCape Girardeau Regional (CGI)
76 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.40"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.8 / 100
Community Resilience79.1 / 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 High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

117 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 99 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 127 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 101 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 108 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 92 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 144 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 100 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 119 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 136 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 96 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 100 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 139 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 98 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 61 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 145 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 107 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 147 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 77 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 62 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

519 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 61 fatalities, 952 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 27 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 50 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 60 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 62 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 44 km 1
May 29, 1982 EF4 44 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 15 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 70 km 11
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 100 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 66 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 75 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 99 km 2
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 95 km 1
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 28 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 19 km 0
Nov 19, 1991 EF3 50 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 75 km 2
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 93 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 56 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 92 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 92 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 84 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 75 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 81 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 87 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 74 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 76 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 91 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 87 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 58 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 87 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 58 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 86 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 58 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 92 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 96 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in

Nason has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.4").

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