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Opdyke, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jefferson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
263 Population 496/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $25,151 per capita
$59,200 Home Value $129,300 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,261 Violent Crime/100K 6,224 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,261 violent crimes/100K (232% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Opdyke experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density496/sq mi
Coordinates38.2582°N, 88.7898°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
70 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 10.4"
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.8 / 100
Community Resilience79.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

95 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 82 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 83 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 95 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 105 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 83 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 106 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 79 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 118 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 83 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 57 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 81 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 150 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 117 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 85 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 44 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 74 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 145 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 84 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

501 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 64 fatalities, 1,024 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 45 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 60 km 2
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 64 km 8
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 45 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 28 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 89 km 0
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 91 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 59 km 10
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 25 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 87 km 11
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 89 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 96 km 6
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 61 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 21, 2002 EF3 12 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 13 km 0
Nov 19, 1991 EF3 60 km 0
Dec 2, 1982 EF3 85 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF3 81 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 96 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 70 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 85 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 74 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 86 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 88 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 73 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 76 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 88 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 71 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 88 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 76 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 88 km
2022 KINKAID STATE FISH AND WILDLIFE AREA RX 1,115 76 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 97 km
2021 STATE OF ILLINOIS TRACT RX 1,011 79 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 87 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 73 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Opdyke has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.5").

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