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Oakdale, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Washington County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
283 Population 179/sq mi density
$95,000 Median Income $31,964 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $178,222 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
498 Violent Crime/100K 925 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$95,000 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
498 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Oakdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation519 ft (158 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density179/sq mi
Coordinates38.2648°N, 89.5035°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 10.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

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

93 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 143 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 124 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 144 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 104 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 143 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 124 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 140 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 144 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 141 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 106 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 125 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 146 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 102 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 71 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 84 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 145 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 81 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 86 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 28 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

609 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 65 fatalities, 1,074 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 30 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 75 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 18 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 98 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 90 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 96 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 61 km 10
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 74 km 0
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 100 km 21
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 63 km 11
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 37 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 87 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 73 km 6
May 31, 2013 EF3 82 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 88 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 66 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 68 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

15 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 75 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 97 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 97 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 76 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 51 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 51 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 45 km
2021 MILL CREEK RX 898 76 km
2024 HAMPTON NORTH RX 807 73 km
2018 UNNAMED 729 50 km
2024 HERRIN FLATS RX 713 76 km
2020 UNNAMED 687 50 km
2024 HAMPTON RX 628 74 km
2022 BLOWDOWN 16 RX 553 54 km
2019 PINE HILLS RX 542 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in

Oakdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.2").

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