Otterville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jersey County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
137 Population 136/sq mi density
$63,643 Median Income $31,876 per capita
$57,500 Home Value $256,371 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$63,643 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Otterville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation622 ft (190 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density136/sq mi
Coordinates39.0508°N, 90.3984°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJersey County County
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.89"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %74.5%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0508 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience82.8 / 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 Moderate
Winter Weather Very 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

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 117 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 109 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 107 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 143 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 147 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 118 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 104 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 131 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 112 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 141 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 132 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 137 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 59 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 92 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 63 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 104 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 136 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 117 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 70 km
Nov 25, 2013 8 km NE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

619 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,145 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 36 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 44 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 43 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 61 km 21
Jun 14, 1957 EF4 98 km 2
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 81 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 44 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 67 km 1
Dec 1, 2018 EF3 95 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 35 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 19, 2011 EF3 66 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 63 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 70 km 1
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 38 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 46 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 30 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in

Otterville has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.9").

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