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Oconee, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Christian County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
185 Population 514/sq mi density
$65,000 Median Income $27,097 per capita
$101,900 Home Value $199,446 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
175 Violent Crime/100K 1,946 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,000 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,900 home value, $900/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Oconee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation668 ft (204 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density514/sq mi
Coordinates39.2863°N, 89.1066°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChristian County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 14.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.1 / 100
Community Resilience85.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 141 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 141 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 142 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 128 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 141 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 142 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 139 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 143 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 112 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 49 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 142 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 68 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 29 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 105 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 126 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 50 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 149 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 141 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 141 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

651 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 560 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 81 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 97 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 63 km 0
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 73 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 100 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 29 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 64 km 0
Aug 19, 2009 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 49 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 60 km 0
May 9, 1995 EF3 85 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 100 km 2
Jul 26, 1978 EF3 81 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 42 km 6
Aug 6, 1977 EF3 65 km 0
Jul 28, 1976 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 51 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 70 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 76°F (25°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.1 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 44°F (6°C) 3.7 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.1 in

Oconee has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.1").

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