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New Burnside, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Johnson County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
150 Population 143/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $23,738 per capita
$77,500 Home Value $201,342 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
138 Violent Crime/100K 551 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
New Burnside 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

Elevation555 ft (169 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density143/sq mi
Coordinates37.5782°N, 88.7733°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJohnson County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.0 / 100
Community Resilience47.6 / 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 Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

232 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 M5.2 124 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 88 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 126 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 101 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 145 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 43 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 80 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 125 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 109 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 97 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 121 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 102 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 125 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 76 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 124 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 43 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 83 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 125 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 45 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

533 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 79 fatalities, 1,242 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 70 km 1
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 17 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 94 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 41 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 79 km 1
May 29, 1982 EF4 40 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 83 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 64 km 11
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 89 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 81 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 21 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 85 km 1
May 10, 2016 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 54 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 86 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 42 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 92 km 24
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 66 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF3 82 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 28 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 29 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 53 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 53 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 28 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 32 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 16 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 30 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 33 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 31 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 26 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 65 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 30 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 29 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 60 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 60 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 30 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 64 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 29 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in

New Burnside has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.0").

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