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New Minden, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Washington County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
227 Population 811/sq mi density
$83,750 Median Income $34,248 per capita
$107,100 Home Value $171,690 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 21.3% 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
4.6 / 5.0
$83,750 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,100 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
498 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
New Minden 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

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density811/sq mi
Coordinates38.4380°N, 89.3704°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
48 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

83 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 M5.2 129 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 145 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 131 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 149 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 120 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 130 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 140 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 127 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 130 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 128 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 107 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 140 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 49 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 88 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 133 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 101 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 132 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 137 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 36 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

595 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 59 fatalities, 956 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 41 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 97 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 7 km 2
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 93 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 80 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 81 km 1
May 29, 1982 EF4 74 km 10
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 73 km 0
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 83 km 11
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 31 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 70 km 6
May 31, 2013 EF3 79 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 96 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 88 km 2
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 57 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 90 km 0
Nov 19, 1991 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

12 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 88 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 89 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 70 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 70 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 66 km
2021 MILL CREEK RX 898 93 km
2024 HAMPTON NORTH RX 807 86 km
2018 UNNAMED 729 70 km
2024 HERRIN FLATS RX 713 88 km
2020 UNNAMED 687 70 km
2024 HAMPTON RX 628 87 km
2022 BLOWDOWN 16 RX 553 74 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

New Minden 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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