Old Ripley, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Bond County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
87 Population 580/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $23,118 per capita
$68,000 Home Value $87,186 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Old Ripley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation557 ft (170 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density580/sq mi
Coordinates38.8927°N, 89.5721°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBond County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Regional (ALN)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 11.9"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.60"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.32"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.7 / 100
Community Resilience76.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 147 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 35 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 116 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 117 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 119 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 88 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 130 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 49 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 80 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 30 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 122 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 119 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 141 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 75 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 59 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 125 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 119 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 90 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 36 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

658 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 67 fatalities, 1,225 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 95 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 54 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 81 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 52 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 88 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 98 km 21
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 80 km 1
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 96 km 2
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 45 km 6
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 60 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 65 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 90 km 1
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 95 km 1
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 48 km 1
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 48 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 98 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 75 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 58 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 43 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 35°F (1°C) 2.3 in Driest

Old Ripley has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.6") and December the driest (2.3").

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