North City, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jackson County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
708 Population 326/sq mi density
$50,469 Median Income $34,373 per capita
$107,400 Home Value $56,644 Zillow
$1,106 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$50,469 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,400 home value, $1,106/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
North City 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. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually.

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)

Geography

Elevation458 ft (140 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density326/sq mi
Coordinates37.9912°N, 89.0639°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportCape Girardeau Regional (CGI)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 11.9"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.80"

Air Quality

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

136 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 M5.2 115 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 105 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 117 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 115 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 70 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 124 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 116 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 128 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 125 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 112 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 116 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 136 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 114 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 59 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 119 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 124 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 126 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 87 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 115 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

533 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,011 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 19 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 88 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 58 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 49 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 76 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 80 km 2
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 83 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 59 km 1
May 29, 1982 EF4 22 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 49 km 11
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 32 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 46 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 85 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 84 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 73 km 1
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 49 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 33 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 79 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 35 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 69 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 69 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 73 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 68 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 67 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 76 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 67 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 68 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 77 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 90 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 76 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 36 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 79 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 79 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 76 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 39 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 75 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 5.4 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in

North City has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.8").

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