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Okawville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Washington County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,312 Population 646/sq mi density
$84,881 Median Income $40,150 per capita
$161,400 Home Value $162,397 Zillow
$736 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
367 Violent Crime/100K 1,175 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$84,881 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,400 home value, $736/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
367 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Okawville 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

Elevation431 ft (131 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density646/sq mi
Coordinates38.4344°N, 89.5480°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 10.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

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

81 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 M5.2 145 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 143 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 146 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 123 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 146 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 125 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 143 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 146 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 119 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 143 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 144 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 104 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 57 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 148 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 87 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 147 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 148 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 51 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 104 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

605 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 85 fatalities, 1,540 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 47 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 89 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 9 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 88 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 87 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 96 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 95 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 80 km 10
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 60 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 91 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 92 km 21
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 44 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 82 km 11
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 57 km 6
May 31, 2013 EF3 66 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 81 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 79 km 2
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 72 km 1
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 99 km 1
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 94 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 94 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 64 km
2021 MILL CREEK RX 898 96 km
2024 HAMPTON NORTH RX 807 92 km
2018 UNNAMED 729 69 km
2024 HERRIN FLATS RX 713 94 km
2020 UNNAMED 687 69 km
2024 HAMPTON RX 628 93 km
2022 BLOWDOWN 16 RX 553 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.7 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) 3.1 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Okawville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 31°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (2.1").

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